Shokuho
🟡 Updated this yearPreview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #4 of 23 Total Conversions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod must be played on version 1. 2. 12 of Bannerlord
The year is 1568. Oda Nobunaga marches on Kyoto…
The Ashikaga Shogunate is weak. The Daimyos of Japan ignore the authority of the Shogun, and fight to claim power and influence for themselves. The Sengoku Jidai has turned the lands into fields of blood. In this destructive time, there is opportunity for those who are willing to seize it. Will you fight to make a name for yourself, or fall before the might of others?
Shokuho is a complete overhaul mod set in feudal Japan. Every aspect of the game has been redone to accurately depict the setting of feudal Japan. Shokuho models the settlements, lords, clans, and kingdoms of the time with historical accuracy. With the size of the map over 5 times as big as vanilla and with 56 towns and 181 castles, it is one of the biggest overhauls of Bannerlord to date.
- []Sieges in Shokuho feature a tiered system, forcing attackers through several deadly checkpoints, mimicking the real castles of the time. Assaulting a castle in Shokuho requires overwhelming troops. Starving the defenders may be a better solution.
- []Engage armies on the sea with naval battles. Control ships by issuing orders, or steering them yourself. Board enemy ships and fight them hand to hand, or destroy them from afar with archers and gunners.
- []The aftermath of a battle is a painful site, but a lucrative one for those willing to get their hands dirty. Enter the scene of a post battle and loot what you can from the bodies. Fight off other looters looking for an easy score. Get out with as much as you can. The longer you stay, the longer you risk getting overwhelmed.
- []Enlist in a lords army as an ordinary troop. Through battle, earn promotions and new equipment. Perform tasks with your lord, earning yourself favor. Prove yourself enough, and you may catch the eye of the Daimyo themself.
- []Shokuho comes with the well-known Diplomacy mod integrated by default. It features alliances, war exhaustion, messengers, and more! You can find it here. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2881380744
- []Promote troops in your party that perform exceptionally to companions. Ask them about your army and they will give unique insight about your current situation, offering advice.
- []Read books found in temples to improve your skills, gaining XP and sometimes focus points.
- []Fight duels in unique locations across the map against skilled opponents, earning renown and proving your prowess.
- Many many more!
Download the mod and place it into your "Mount & Blade II Bannerlord\Modules" folder, and activate it in the launcher. Here is a picture of the load order.
Warning: Set your terrain quality setting to MEDIUM or higher to avoid a crash.Many mods will not be compatible with Shokuho. Minor mods should be okay, but may cause issues that Shokuho is not responible for.
You do NOT need the following as they are either in the mod already, or we made our own versions:
Cut Through Everything
Serve as a Soldier
Distinguished Service
RBM (Realistic Battle Mod) is NOT compatible with Shokuho.
3D:
Dawa, Reznov315, SirLordDilbert
2D:
SirLordDilbert, Capiwak
Coding:
shrike, FoozleMcDoozle, Reznov315, SomewhereTropical
Writing:
shrike, Kydiaz, SomewhereTropical
Audio:
Mike, Gadsada
Level Design:
Narce6, SirLordDilbert, FoozleMcDoozle
Historical Team:
Hakusa, Gunsen History
Lead Tester:
Voice Acting:
今井三太郎 (Imai Santarou)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imai_san
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDm2j5nL1JEa6-GaJIZHUCQ
蝦名彩香 (Ebina Ayaka)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/xxabxxx
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@ChannelEBIchan
https://ayakaebina0928.wixsite.com/voice
Misc Animations:
StinkyPinky, Dawa, Reznov315, SirLordDilbert
Community Manager:
thegoldensmurf1234
Special thanks to all our testers!
Shokuho is a massive total conversion for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, set in 1568 feudal Japan during the Sengoku Jidai. It overhauls the map, factions, sieges, and adds naval combat and post-battle looting. Requires game version 1.2.12. With 1,617 endorsements and 194,387 downloads, it's a popular overhaul for history buffs.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge, dedicated following (1,617 endorsements) and nearly 200k downloads show it's a community favorite.
- Massive scope: map 5x vanilla with 56 towns and 181 castles—plenty to explore and conquer.
- Unique mechanics like naval battles and post-battle looting add fresh gameplay beyond vanilla.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires specific game version 1.2.12—may break with other versions, so check your install.
- Last updated January 2026—could be outdated if the game has since patched, so verify compatibility.
For Bannerlord players who love history and want a deep, immersive feudal Japan experience. If you're tired of vanilla and want a massive new world with unique mechanics, this is for you. Skip if you prefer smaller tweaks or aren't willing to match the exact game version.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Ensure your Bannerlord is exactly version 1.2.12—use Steam's beta options to switch if needed.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to handle the files, as manual install may be tricky with such a large overhaul.
- Start a new campaign after installing; old saves won't work with a total conversion like this.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Bannerlord Mods
- Author
- Shokuho Mod Team
- Version
- 1.0.0.10
- Downloads
- 194,387
- Endorsements
- 1,617
- Category
- Total Conversions
- Created
- 6/10/2025
- Updated
- 1/5/2026
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install Bannerlord Mods
Use Vortex or manual. Enable mods in launcher. Harmony required.
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