Elite Mercenaries
⚪ Last updated 2022Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #58 of 74 Troops mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Hi I'm not an active bannerlord player or modder anymore - but unless TW makes changes this simple XML editing mod (no code) will work on all versions - has worked since November 2022.
MOD will not be updated
⚔️New Expansion Available Elite Mercenaries Expanded ⚔️ (Both standalone - do not combine)
⚔️ Compatible Version: from v1. 0. 0 - ⚔️
Tier 6 Elite Mercenaries joins Calradia, Introducing: (all Infantry)
Also on Steam- Sturgian Berserkers
- Vlandian Crusaders
- Battanian Higlanders
- Aserai Immortals
- Imperial Centurions
- Khuzait Warlords
These Mercs are based on culture, which means you have to recruit a Centurion in a Imperial Cultured Town, an Immortal in Aserai Cultured Town etc. (hired in Town Tavern just as vanilla Mercenaries).
The Vanilla Mercenaries are still in the game, these only supplement them, so the Elite Mercs joins the mix and does not replace Vanilla mercs, which means Calradia won´t be to overloaded with Elite Tier 6 Mercenaries.
- Battania and Vlandia will also have Western Vanilla Mercenaries.
- Khuzait, Aserai and Sturgia will also have Eastern Vanilla Mercenaries
- Empire will also have Sword Sisters Vanilla Mercenaries
Hope you enjoy :o)
Looks like YouTuber Resonant made a vid about this mod 😊
YouTube Vid
Bannerlord Mercenary Perks:
Charm Level 150 Slick Negotiator
-Hiring mercenaries is 20% cheaper.
Trade Level 150 Mercenary Connections
-Mercenary troops' wages are decreased by 25%.
Trade Level 225 Sword For Barter
-Hiring mercenaries is 20% cheaper.
Steward Level 200 Contractors
-Mercenary troops' wages and upgrade costs are decreased by 25%.
XML editing only - No Dependencies
(meaning low tech mod only used xml editing(no code) and it does not depend on other mods like Butterlib, Harmony etc in order to work).
Works for new game or Can be added to save game - but if you remove this mod again then Calradia will be populated with parties with units that does not exist anymore = crash, as units goes into gamecode.
- So adding to savegame make backup before so you safe can remove again.
Elite Mercenaries adds six Tier 6 elite units—Centurions, Highlanders, Immortals, Berserkers, Warlords, and Crusaders—to the vanilla mercenary roster in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. With 262 endorsements and over 12,000 downloads, it's a modestly popular troop expansion for players seeking late-game variety.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Six distinct elite unit types give you serious endgame variety beyond vanilla mercs.
- With 262 endorsements and 12k downloads, it's proven popular in the community.
- Themed units like Immortals and Crusaders add flavor to your mercenary company.
⚠️ Cons
- No detailed description means you're flying blind on stats, equipment, or balance.
- Last updated in 2022—may not be compatible with the latest Bannerlord patches.
- Only adds troops, so don't expect new quests, factions, or mechanics.
This is for Bannerlord players who want more elite troop options for their mercenary companies, especially those who enjoy themed units and late-game power spikes. If you're a modder or roleplayer looking to expand your army's roster, this fits the bill.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for any required dependencies or load order notes, since the description is sparse.
- Since it adds Tier 6 units, expect them to be expensive to hire—plan your denars accordingly.
- Test the mod on a new save or with a backup to avoid conflicts with other troop mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Bannerlord Mods
- Author
- TheMerc
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 12,490
- Endorsements
- 262
- Category
- Troops
- Created
- 10/30/2022
- Updated
- 11/27/2022
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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