Fourberie (Cunning)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #21 of 678 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Key binding overview
- []In scenes:[/]
- []On the map:[/]
Followers management (Horde and saboteurs): Left Control + Right Mouse Button (per default)
Hide and distract on the map: Left Shift + Right Mouse Button (per default)
You can now personalize the key binding through a FourberieConfig.xml!
Pit fights
Will you dare fighting using your bare hands?
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[]6 unique pit scenes, one for each culture.[/]
[]6 unique fighting fields, one for each culture[/]
[]Raise your fame and gain more gold, renown and relation[/]
[]New hand-to-hand damage logic (activated only in the pits and taverns)[/]
[]Different type of fights (Duel, group fights, etc.)[/]
[]Manage your stable, have your companions join the group fights![/]
Outlaw
Playstyle allowing you to lead a horde of bandits, build a safehouse and bring mayhem to a kingdom or even the whole world of Calradia.
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[]Support bandit factions to unlock new gameplay mechanics.[/]
[]Build a safehouse in any hideout.[/]
[]Recruit bandit troops in hideouts.[/]
[]Request bandit parties to follow you (Merge them with your party during any encounter).[/]
[]Sub-menu to manage your horde.[/]
[]Become a war dog of any faction (cut heads and raid villages for more gold).[/]
Safe house scenes
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[]Added a progression level to the Safe House.[/]
[]The scene will change to fit the progression.[/]
[]New features and mechanics to be unlocked with each level.[/]
Criminal activities
Speak to local gang leaders and increase your relation with them. Succeed to their challenges and missions to finally become a true criminal and rule your own criminal empire.
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[]Rob townfolks, steal merchants and kill guards in towns.[/]
[]Work on your relation with local gang leaders.[/]
[]Get access to new banditry missions (easily repeatable).[/]
[]Create partnerships or dominate the streets and expand your network.[/]
[]Build your base and upgrade it for more profit.[/]
[]Picpocket in villages, towns and taverns.[/]
Scheme room
Get access to different schemes to dominate your enemies (and allies...) from the shadow.
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[]Assign one of your clan member to a new role (Enforcer or Spymaster).[/]
[]Train and manage new agents (Saboteur, Spy and Assassin).[/]
[]Bribe, blackmail, destabilize any clan.[/]
[]Poison, kidnapp and murder any hero.[/]
[]Unique menu.[/]
Tactics
Get access to brand new tactics:
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[]Siege tactics (sap the wall, poison the water to weaken the garrison and the militia, destroy the foodstock).[/]
[]Map tactics (Hide in forests, distract any enemy party chasing you).[/]
[]Manage your saboteurs.[/]
Infiltration and assassination
Enter neutral and hostile fortifications (towns and castles) and prove/improve your stealth skills.
[]"From the shadows" option to start stealth missions in towns.[/]
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[]Siege tactics (sap the wall, poison the water to weaken the garrison and the militia, destroy the foodstock).[/]
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[]Assign one of your clan member to a new role (Enforcer or Spymaster).[/]
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[]Rob townfolks, steal merchants and kill guards in towns.[/]
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[]Added a progression level to the Safe House.[/]
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[]Support bandit factions to unlock new gameplay mechanics.[/]
Fourberie (Cunning) is a comprehensive gameplay overhaul for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, adding pit fighting, an outlaw playstyle with bandit hordes and safehouses, and a criminal empire system. With 5,388 endorsements and 488,132 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking deeper criminal and combat mechanics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 5,388 endorsements and 488k downloads show it's a proven, widely-used mod.
- Adds a ton of content: pit fights, outlaw horde management, safehouse progression, and criminal empire building.
- Actively maintained: last updated July 2026, so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
⚠️ Cons
- Complex key bindings: many default shortcuts (Alt+RMB, Ctrl+F, etc.) may feel overwhelming and require remapping.
- Potential performance impact: multiple new scenes and mechanics could strain lower-end systems.
- Requires learning curve: managing hordes, safehouses, and criminal relations adds significant complexity to the base game.
For Bannerlord veterans who've conquered Calradia and want a fresh, morally gray playthrough. Also for players who enjoy role-playing as a bandit kingpin or underground fighter. Skip if you prefer vanilla-style gameplay or want a simple tweak mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's key bindings in the description and remap them via FourberieConfig.xml to suit your playstyle.
- Start with pit fights to earn gold and renown before diving into the outlaw path, as it requires more management.
- When building a safehouse, prioritize progression to unlock better features and scenes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Bannerlord Mods
- Author
- Spinozart1
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 488,132
- Endorsements
- 5,388
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/17/2021
- Updated
- 7/29/2026
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