Tetsojin (Aka. Ronin)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #3 of 73 Troops mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Mod Translation support links
Simplified Chinese - Link by Cloudust12345
German - soon
If you want to make another language support, the template is available on Miscellaneous files. :D
Credits to ponney68 for all the correction such as names and string error problems.
Related Mod:
Yumi Bow Replacer by bestmods168
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Discord Username
Genpog#1106
Latest Changes Version v1. 0. 0 Alpha release
-Made to run for v1. 0. 0
-currently no settlement, Tetsojin will occupy Khuzait towns
-horosha clan is currently disabled, they cause crash when entering towns
ADDED:
-Banners for Tetsojin
-Headband - for improvement
-wood version of tetsubo
-jingasa/gasa has been improved
-implemented civilian template for troops (for thug wars inside town) - for improvement
Future update requires another new game
Soon:
-More custom banners sigil
-Translation support
-Reimplementation of yari
-Yumi remake
-Lord armor templates variation
-settlements
Near Future
-Standardize the armors to fit with other cultures
-Horse armors
-smithy parts
Latest Changes Version e1. 8. 0 Extended
First of all, Old armor is added
Settlement Changes:
Tetsojin village production has been properly distributed in comparison with native, so no more iron surplus
Wall levels of tetsojin is level 1, since they are relatively new to calradia(also to nerf them)
Hearth and settlement prosperity has been properly applied in comparison with native
Added Towns, villages and castles
Total of 6 Towns (3 Towns has been added)
Total of 8 Castles (4 Castles has been added)
Total of 28 Villages (lost count of it)
Tetsojin Kingdom Changes:
Battania is specialized on two handed and archery, I use Battania kingdom as a template for tetsojin
Added more lord and babies to match battania, their skills is also matched to prevent over powered leaders
Towns, village and Castle count is added to match battania, tetsojin has 1 extra town though
Due to increase in strength, Tetsojin will be at war against aserai and khuzait at start of campaign considering that khuzait is at war with empire already
Reworked units for balance because of expanded territory:
Tetsojin is now focused on foot soldiers since only nobles can fight on horseback
-tetsojin bandit equipment
-tetsojin militia equipment
-tetsojin normal troop tree and equipment to match battania troop
-tetsojin noble troop tree and equipment for cavalry and horse archers
-tetsojin caravan guard equipment
-horosha equipment
-horosha clan is now an outlaw, umbra clan is not
Smithy rework:
-pommel is now available for tetsojin templates
-great Sword template is assimilated on Katana
-Nagamaki is no longer a polearm
-improved some tetsojin weapon models
Minor changes:
-removed banner color for cloth boots
-tetsojin wanderers, used aserai wanderers as template
-tetsojin tournament is readded
Tetsojin (Aka. Ronin) is a troop overhaul mod for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord that adds a new Japanese-inspired faction with unique troops, banners, and armor. It has 2,807 endorsements and 193,961 downloads, last updated in September 2023. The mod is in alpha and requires a new game for future updates.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 2,807 endorsements and nearly 194k downloads.
- Active translation support in multiple languages shows dedicated fanbase.
- Regular updates with clear changelog and future roadmap.
⚠️ Cons
- Alpha stage: no custom settlements, and the Horosha clan is disabled due to crashes.
- Future updates will require starting a new game, which can be frustrating for existing saves.
- Requires a related mod (Yumi Bow Replacer) for full experience, adding extra setup.
For Bannerlord players who want a Japanese-inspired faction with unique troops and armor, especially those who enjoy overhaul mods and don't mind alpha-stage content. Skip if you prefer polished, complete factions or dislike starting new campaigns frequently.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Back up your save before installing, as future updates will require a new game.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to handle installation and load order.
- Check the translation files if you need non-English support; they're linked in the description.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Bannerlord Mods
- Author
- Genrev Pogi
- Version
- 1.1.2-a
- Downloads
- 193,961
- Endorsements
- 2,807
- Category
- Troops
- Created
- 1/3/2021
- Updated
- 9/2/2023
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