Dangerous Bandit Parties
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #70 of 86 Armour mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
INSTALLATION GUIDE
STEP 1. Navigate to your Bannerlord Folder
Default Steam Install: Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Mount & Blade II Bannerlord
STEP 2. Navigate to the ModuleData folder
Folder Location: Modules\SandBox\ModuleData
Folder Location: Modules\NavalDLC\ModuleData
STEP 3. Choose which version of the mod you want and copy and paste it into the folder to overwrite the "partyTemplates.xml" file
OPTION 1:
Dangerous Large Bandit Parties: Bandit parties are larger and have higher tier troops
OPTION 2:
Large Bandit Parties: Bandit parties are larger and contain the same units as the base game
Party Size Options:
Big (parties are up to +50% larger)
Large
(parties are up to +100% larger)Huge (parties are up to +150% larger)
Massive
(parties are up to +200% larger)High Tier Troops:
Caravan Ambushers
(Added Mountain Bandit Chiefs)Desert Bandits
(Desert Bandit Raiders, Beni Zilal and Jawwal)Looters (
Looters, Ransackers and Pillagers)Forest Bandits
(Wolfskins, Forest People and Forest Bandit Chiefs)Mountain Bandits (Brotherhood of the Woods, Mountain Bandit Chiefs and Mountain Bandit Bosses)
Sea Raiders
(Skolderbrotvas, Lakepikes and Sea Raider Bosses)Steppe Bandits (Steppe Raiders, Karakhuzait and Steppe Bandit Chief)
Video:
Watch me get annihilated by a Sea Raider party.
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Bandit parties WON'T change immediately after this mod is installed, only bandits that spawn after this mod is installed will receive
the changes. Good luck have fun!
The "Vanilla V
This mod increases bandit party sizes and offers an optional version that swaps most troops for mercenaries like Lake Rats and Chosen Wolves. It's for players who want tougher, more varied bandit encounters. With 338 endorsements and recent updates, it's a popular choice for difficulty-focused modding.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Makes bandit fights actually threatening instead of a walkover.
- The mercenary swap adds variety to enemy rosters, keeping combat fresh.
- Actively maintained with a recent update, so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Bigger parties might overwhelm low-level players early on.
- Mercenary-heavy spawns could feel samey if you fight them often.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter bandit spawns or troop trees.
This is for players who find vanilla bandits too easy and want a real challenge. It's also great for those who enjoy fighting varied mercenary troops like Lake Rats and Chosen Wolves. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who prefers lore-friendly bandits, this might not be your thing.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're new to the game, start with the non-mercenary version to get used to larger fights.
- Consider pairing this with a mod that improves AI or adds more bandit-related content for a fuller experience.
- Check your game version and any other mods that affect spawns to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Bannerlord Mods
- Author
- Toasty Goblin
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 13,338
- Endorsements
- 338
- Category
- Armour
- Created
- 12/25/2023
- Updated
- 12/30/2025
🔧 How to Install Bannerlord Mods
Use Vortex or manual. Enable mods in launcher. Harmony required.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Bannerlord →
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