Useful companions
⚪ Last updated 2024Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #3 of 70 Characters mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What does this mod aims at :
First it will make companions, yours and those of the AI, earn XP when they do tasks out of fight, so it will allow them to raise their skills that they actually can never levelup in the native game.
Secondly it will improve companion roles, adding new features to the game depending on their skills.
Thirdly will fix/change how wanderers are created, having their skills and attributes less randomly spent and make more sense.
If you like my mod, don't forget to endorse and track for future updates.
For a list of feature, how to use the configuration file, alternate download source or even more, check my wiki. (It will be expended regularly)
Compatibility and more :
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[]Completely save compatible, you can turn it on or off whenever you want.
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]Since 0. 4. 6 UC uses the decorated pattern to make it compatible with other mods changing game models.
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[]No dependencies are required, there might be some in the future but will be fully optional.
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]The config file is located in your document and is a XML file you can open with any text editor, keeping your preferences even if you uninstall and reinstall the mod.[]It doesn't use Harmony and will never.
[]Quartermaster autobuy food preferences are stored into your savegame using Bannerlord system, it should keep them even if you remove the mod. Simple data types are used to not bloat your save and keep the mod as compatible as possible.
Currently work in progress :
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[]Solve potential mod conflicts
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]Improve performance - Prepare for NPCsWanders mod
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[]Solve potential mod conflicts
Useful companions is a Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord mod that lets companions earn XP outside combat, improving their skills and adding new role-based features. It also fixes wanderer creation for more sensible stats. Save-compatible and dependency-free, it has 4,446 endorsements and 327,875 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 4,446 endorsements and 327,875 downloads.
- No dependencies and no Harmony, so it's lightweight and unlikely to conflict.
- Save-compatible and configurable via XML, giving you control without breaking your game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated June 2024 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Author mentions potential mod conflicts and performance issues as work in progress, so expect some rough edges.
- No explicit install instructions in the description; you'll need to check the wiki for setup details.
For Bannerlord players who want their companions to grow beyond combat and take on meaningful roles. If you're tired of companions stuck at low skills or want more logical wanderer stats, this is for you. Skip if you prefer a vanilla experience or don't care about companion progression.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod folder in your Modules directory and enable it in the launcher.
- Check the wiki for the config file location and how to tweak companion role features.
- Since it's save-compatible, you can test it mid-campaign without starting over.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Bannerlord Mods
- Author
- Reasontech
- Version
- 0.5.4
- Downloads
- 327,875
- Endorsements
- 4,446
- Category
- Characters
- Created
- 4/26/2020
- Updated
- 6/3/2024
🧩 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.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Bannerlord →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
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