Smart Recruiter

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,932 endorsements) 📥 174,096 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 8/26/2019
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Leonion · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/20/2022 📅 Created: 8/26/2019
⚠️ Potentially Incompatible — Recent Game Update

This mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 129 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Are you tired of roleplaying a halfwit who just can't understand it's a good idea to test potential recruits before hiring them? Have your character(s) never thought of giving them a sword and a shield and asking them to block some strikes or giving them a bow and asking to shoot a target or asking them to do some simple exercises that would test their reflexes and stamina?

If so, then this mod is for you.

It makes all recruits' attributes and traits permanently visible. No more absurdly expensive tryouts, no more blind "purchases".

The first number is the base actual value of the attribute, without effects from traits or current equipment.

The second number is the maximum possible roll for such attribute for a character of this background.

Stars show the talents, as usual.

Requirements:

Tested on & compatible with BB 1. 4. 0. 47 (updated for BDs by Endur1el).

Requires script hooks (only vanilla version, Legends already have them, so always delete hooks when you play Legends).

Incompatible with other mods that modify the recruitment screen.

UPDATE 22. 12. 2020 (Vanilla):

- Dismiss button was added - allows you to dismiss a recruit at a price equal to his hiring cost minus the selling cost (generous 20%) of his equipment (in other words, it is the same as hiring & firing him, just faster). If you want it to be free, see below how to edit that.

- Starting values of a hired bro are now also saved in his background description in Vanilla (like it was done months ago for Legends version).

- Support of non-standard attribute layout was discontinued. Too many versions to manage. :)

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Alternative version was added. It is supposed to be more realistic/"middle ground".

Its features/differences:

1) Basic attributes are still always visible.

2) The following traits are always visible: Asthmatic, Athletic, Cocky, Determined, Dexterous, Dumb, Eagle Eyes, Fat, Greedy, Hesitant, Huge, Impatient, Iron Jaw, Night Owl, Short Sighted, Spartan, Strong, Swift, Tiny.

These are traits that are either:

- completely obvious (Fat, Huge, Tiny etc.) or

- become more or less obvious during simple communication (Dumb, Cocky, Impatient etc.) or basic tests (Asthmatic, Hesitant, Short Sighted) or

- positive traits that are obvious to the one who has them and who would most likely mention or demonstrate them (Spartan, Swift, Night Owl etc.)

3) All the other traits require a tryout to be revealed.

4) Talents require a tryout to be revealed.

5) BONUS! To make those expensive (almost 1000 for expensive bros - jeez, I wonder where all this money goes) and extensive tryouts more valuable (and logical), they now also give you information on the bro's potential: the numb

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Smart Recruiter is a lightweight UI mod for Bannerlord that makes the attributes and traits of potential recruits always visible, eliminating the need to hover or guess. With nearly 3,000 endorsements and over 174,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life improvement for players who want to make informed recruitment decisions quickly. Last updated in May 2022, it remains a stable choice for most current versions.

✨ Key Features

Makes attributes and traits of potential recruits always visible in the recruitment menu.
Removes the need to hover over or inspect recruits to see their stats.
Streamlines the recruitment process for faster decision-making.
Lightweight UI mod with no additional dependencies required.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 2,932 endorsements and 174,096 downloads — this is a proven mod.
  • Saves time and frustration by showing recruit stats at a glance, no more tedious hovering.
  • Simple and focused — does exactly what it says without bloat or extra features.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in May 2022 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches, so check before installing.
  • No detailed documentation or install instructions provided by the author.
  • Only affects the recruitment UI — if you're looking for deeper recruitment overhauls, this won't add new mechanics.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Bannerlord players who constantly recruit troops and want to quickly compare potential soldiers without extra clicks. Also great for those who find the default UI clunky and prefer a cleaner, more informative interface. Skip if you want gameplay changes or recruitment overhauls — this is purely a UI convenience.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since the mod is from 2022, check the game version compatibility before installing — if you're on a newer patch, look for a community patch or alternative.
  • Install by extracting the folder into your Modules directory, then enable it in the launcher's mod list.
  • If you use Vortex or another mod manager, you can install it directly and let the manager handle load order.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Battlebrothers Mods
Author
Leonion
Version
1.1
Downloads
174,096
Endorsements
2,932
Category
User Interface
Created
8/26/2019
Updated
5/20/2022

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