Overhead Shieldwall - Testudo formation
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #8 of 42 Weapons and Shields mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This MOD will allow your troops to hold their shields over their head to create a formation similar to Testudo Formation.
This MOD is in a Work In Progress.
In previous version of this mod, we just simply change some parameters to make troops to copy the Sturgian Shieldwall. Because of that, you'll notice that the arms of troop is not actually holding on to the shield.
We are now remodeling the shields by removing the arm straps and replace it with hand handle. Atm, only shields of the following Faction troops were remodeled:
Imperial Infantry
Vlandian Infantry
Khuzait Infantry
Aserai Infantry
Battania Infantry
How to install:
1. Download the file
2. Extract the .rar file and paste the OverheadShieldwall folder in your C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Mount & Blade II Bannerlord\Modules
3. Enable the Mod in Bannerlord launcher.
This mod adds an overhead shieldwall formation for infantry, allowing soldiers from the second row onward to raise their shields overhead. It's a niche gameplay enhancement for players seeking more realistic shield formations. With 1,096 endorsements and 37,075 downloads, it has a solid following.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 1,096 endorsements
- Popular choice with 37,075 downloads
- Fills a niche gap in shield formation options
⚠️ Cons
- No compatibility notes for other mods
- Limited to overhead shieldwall only, no other formation changes
For strategy gamers who want more realistic shield formations in battle. If you're tired of flat shield walls and want your infantry to protect against arrows, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla formations or want broader combat overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible with the mod's last update (January 2026).
- If you use other shield mods, test in a custom battle to ensure no conflicts.
- Look for a mod manager to easily enable/disable this mod without manual file edits.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Bannerlord Mods
- Author
- iyansky13
- Version
- v1.3.0
- Downloads
- 37,075
- Endorsements
- 1,096
- Category
- Weapons and Shields
- Created
- 5/9/2020
- Updated
- 1/28/2026
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