Craftable Siege Engines

⭐ — (67 endorsements) 📥 3,189 downloads 📌 v1.0.10 📅 10/28/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By NgGH707 · Weapons

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 10/19/2025 📅 Created: 10/28/2023

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #12 of 46 Weapons mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Craftable Siege Engines
Description:

This mod adds 2 new items that you can craft. The recipes are unlocked by default, you don't have to gather enough materials for it to show up.

Below is a few Q&A about this mod:

Q1: Who can use siege engines? Pretty sure a peasant can't use it.

A1: You are in a medieval time so only the brightest folk can figure out how to use these siege engines. Therefore, the first requirement is to neither be Dumb nor have Brain Damage, the second requirement is to have Bright trait OR have Crossbow and Firearms Mastery + at least 80 Ranged Skill.

Q2: How can i use it in battle?

A2: To use a siege engine, you need to assign a brother to man it. To do that, said brother must be on a tile adjacent to the siege engine, once you move your brother to the position, you will see a new skill pop up, use that skill to assign your brother to the selected siege engine. That skill again to reassign the brother to another siege engine. Remember, only 1 brother can man a siege engine at a time.

Q3: Why doesn't the mortar act like how the AI does?

A3: Well, the aiming system i made for this mod is different from how the AI works, it's intended so as to make the player mortar useful and prevent it from being too overpowered or at very least not useless.

Q4: Sometimes the Reload Mortar skill costs 8 AP and 30 fatigue and sometimes only 7 AP and 25 fatigue. Is this a bug?

A4: This is not a bug, any brother can help reload a mortar but if said brother is not the person manning the mortar, there is an increased AP/fatigue cost for that, just for balance purpose. Also if said brother doesn't equip with anything in their main hand and off hand, said brother can also receive the reduced AP/fatigue cost too.

Q5: The Fire Mortar skill says it has a maximum range of 99. Can i target something out side the red zone range?

A5:  Yes, you can. But targeting something out side of your character's vision will affect the chance to hit the target tile, making the shot easier to astray to nearby tiles.

Q6: I meet an unwinnable fight and i want to retreat, what will happen to my siege engines if i retreat?

A6: If you bring a siege engine to battle and then sound a retreat, you will lose it. To not lose your precious siege engine because of such situations, you can choose to not bring it

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds craftable Mortar and Trebuchet siege engines to the game, usable in battle under certain conditions. A niche combat mod with modest community traction (67 endorsements).

✨ Key Features

Adds two new craftable items: Mortar and Trebuchet.
Siege engines can be brought into battle but require specific conditions to use.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Adds a fresh strategic layer with two distinct siege weapons.
  • Crafting integration means you can build your own heavy artillery.
  • Active development (last updated October 2025) suggests ongoing support.

⚠️ Cons

  • Low endorsement count (67) means it's not widely tested.
  • No detailed instructions on what conditions are needed to use the engines.
  • Potential balance issues since siege engines might be overpowered or situational.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want to bring medieval siege warfare to battles and enjoy crafting their own heavy weapons. Skip if you prefer straightforward combat mods without conditional mechanics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's description or comments for the exact conditions required to deploy the siege engines.
  • Test the crafting recipe in a creative or test world before using in a serious playthrough.
  • Since it's a weapons mod, ensure it's compatible with your game version and other combat mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Battlebrothers Mods
Author
NgGH707
Version
1.0.10
Downloads
3,189
Endorsements
67
Category
Weapons
Created
10/28/2023
Updated
10/19/2025

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