Throw the Pilum
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #9 of 43 Weapons and Shields mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
"You are an Legionary, you have a Pilum, so don't be a Coward and throw it like it is meant to be!"
So this bug is a old hat, but i still haven't found a mod or update to fix this issue, so here it is.
Right now Imperial Legionaries, Imperial Elite Menavliations and Khuzait Darkhans don't throw their Pila/Triangular Throwing Spears, even though it's throwable.
The same problem occurs with Javelins that are crafted with Pilum Heads.
If some of your Heros have some of these Javelins or the regular Pilum/Triangular Throwing Spear, they won't throw it no matter what.
Following does this mod:
Lets NPC's throwable Weapons with Pilum Heads or Northern Triangular Spear Heads again.
Changes the Stack Amount from Pilum Heads from 2 to 3.
Changes the Holster for Pilum Heads from throwing_spear_quiver_3_2 to throwing_spear_quiver_2.
Optional:
With the "Legionary Short Pilum" Optional, your Legionary's equip a Stack of 3 Javelin Pila instead of their throwable Spear Pilum.
Independent of the main files.
This mod restores the ability for Imperial Legionaries, Imperial Elite Menavliations, and Khuzait Darkhans to throw their pila and triangular throwing spears, respectively. With 92 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but functional addition for players who want more authentic ranged options for these units.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Restores a historically accurate mechanic for three unit types, adding tactical depth.
- Recent update (August 2025) shows active maintenance, reducing compatibility concerns.
- Lightweight mod with 92 endorsements and 34k downloads, indicating a solid niche following.
⚠️ Cons
- Limited scope: only affects three specific units, so impact on overall gameplay is narrow.
- May conflict with other mods that alter unit equipment or AI behavior, requiring load order care.
This is for players who want more authentic Roman-style tactics, letting Legionaries and Menavliations hurl pila before charging. It's also great for Khuzait fans who want their Darkhans to use throwing spears as intended. If you're a purist looking to expand unit versatility, this is a simple add-on.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Test in a custom battle to see how the throwing behavior feels for each unit before committing to a campaign.
- If you use other unit overhaul mods, place this one lower in your load order to ensure its changes apply.
- Remember that throwing pila reduces melee capability, so use them wisely at the start of an engagement.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Bannerlord Mods
- Author
- Gangfreak
- Version
- 1.2.12.0
- Downloads
- 34,027
- Endorsements
- 92
- Category
- Weapons and Shields
- Created
- 10/25/2023
- Updated
- 8/6/2025
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