Fourberie (Cunning)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (5,388 endorsements) 📥 488,132 downloads 📌 v1 📅 5/17/2021
🟡 Updated this year

By Spinozart1 · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/29/2026 📅 Created: 5/17/2021

🔍 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:[/]

Pickpocket, Loot the corpses: Left Alt + Right Mouse Button (per default)

  • []On the map:[/]

Safe House, Criminal Enterprise, Scheme Room: Left Control + F (per default)

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?

  • []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.

    • []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

      • []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.

        • []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.

          • []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:

            • []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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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

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

Adds 6 unique pit fight scenes and fighting fields, one for each culture, with new hand-to-hand damage logic.
Introduces an outlaw playstyle: lead bandit hordes, build safehouses in hideouts, and recruit bandit troops.
Allows you to support bandit factions to unlock new gameplay mechanics and request bandit parties to follow you.
Includes a progression system for safehouses, with scenes changing and new features unlocking at each level.
Lets you engage in criminal activities: rob townsfolk, steal from merchants, kill guards, and work on relations with gang leaders.
Provides customizable key bindings via a FourberieConfig.xml file.

📊 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.
🎯 Is This For You?
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.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 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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