Expanded Bandits
⚪ Last updated 2021Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #16 of 73 Troops mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Details
Expands the gear bandits giving can possibly spawn with. Includes a version that uses items from Open Source Armory where possible. All bandit parties can now spawn with any other bandit units in them. Weapons and armor items have ben added to give bandits more diversity.
A modified troop tree version is available that links bandits to low level faction troops and a minor faction tree. They also can be upgraded to units no other wise available.
Installation
It is best to install the mod via vortex if you are not an advanced user
Add the mod folder from the preferred variant to your modules folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Mount
& Blade II Bannerlord\Modules) and then activate it in the launcher's Mods menu.
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Expanded Bandits
Expands bandit troops in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord by adding two new unit types for looters and diversifying the composition of all bandit parties. Offers party sizes in multiple configurations. A popular troop overhaul with 1,135 endorsements and nearly 50,000 downloads, last updated in June 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,135 endorsements and nearly 50k downloads.
- Adds much-needed variety to bandit encounters, making battles less repetitive.
- Simple concept that directly improves early-game gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in June 2021 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- No mention of save game compatibility or potential conflicts with other troop mods.
For Bannerlord players who are tired of fighting identical bandit stacks and want more variety in early-game skirmishes. Also for modders looking for a lightweight troop expansion that doesn't overhaul the whole game. Skip if you want major gameplay overhauls or if you're on the latest game version and worry about compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod is from 2021, check the game version you're running and look for community patches if needed.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex, manually placing the mod folder in the Modules directory also works for Bannerlord.
- Start a new campaign or load a save before recruiting bandits to see the new troop types appear.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Bannerlord Mods
- Author
- Lazeras
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 49,722
- Endorsements
- 1,135
- Category
- Troops
- Created
- 4/8/2020
- Updated
- 6/8/2021
🔧 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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