Starting Perks by Background
⚪ Last updated 2019Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #137 of 319 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
If your starting bros are higher than level 1 and roll gifted, you unlock the perk without getting the level up.
Potion of Oblivion doesn't give back perk points for perks that were given for free.
Northern DLC Compatible!
Changelog, starting from DLC:
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[]Updated to be compatible with new DLC, and cover newly introduced backgrounds.
Addressed bugs mentioned by Daedalus1pl.
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[]Fast Adaptation can now be rolled by Daytalers and Gamblers as intended.
[]Raider, Sellsword, Retired Soldier, and Milita now have additional weapon spec perks that can start as unlocked, as intended.
v1. 2
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[]Fixed bug where settlements that spawned Disowned Nobles would become inaccessible, requiring a reload to continue the game. Thanks VolkLogan for the find!
Part 1 of a series of mods that seeks to add flavor and depth to the base game without making the gameplay experience feel completely different. This mod gives brothers a chance to begin with certain perks in the perk tree unlocked by default depending on the background they belong to.
The overarching goal is to make backgrounds more interesting and have higher maximum potential, without buffing their base potential by too much (except for some backgrounds that really do need the help).
Specific details on which backgrounds can get which perks with what chances can be found on the spreadsheets here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14tr2lmmjiFcpnDgtr7L-QgZ8rGyeBkcp2saTyg46FxU/edit?usp=sharing
Interested in playtesting? Please join the Discord channel below! I would love to get comments from people playtesting this mod so that I can continue to balance it to make it enjoyable for everyone. https://discord.gg/fvxeW4N
WARNING: This mod is currently early in development! As such it is advised to back up your save files before loading the mod, though starting new runs after installing the mod theoretically shouldn't have negative effects on old saves.Compatibility:
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[]Show Exact HP
[]More Music
[]Revised Named Items
[]Scoutable Locations
[]Map Config
Installation Instructions:
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[]Install Adam's Mod Hooks
[]Navigate to your C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Battle Brothers\data folder.
[]Drop the .zip file you download from me into this folder.
- It's that easy; you should be able to play the game with this mod enabled!
Starting Perks by Background is a gameplay mod for Battle Brothers that gives brothers a chance to start with certain perks unlocked based on their background. It aims to add flavor and depth without drastically changing the core experience. With 70 endorsements and 1,658 downloads, it's a niche mod for players seeking subtle variety.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Adds meaningful variety to starting brothers without overhauling the game
- Community-tested with 70 endorsements and over 1,600 downloads
- Lightweight addition that fits the base game's feel
⚠️ Cons
- Only Part 1 of a series, so the feature set is limited
- Last updated in 2019, so may not be compatible with the latest game version
- No detailed documentation on which backgrounds get which perks
For Battle Brothers players who want a bit more flavor in their early game without a full overhaul. If you're tired of every brother starting the same and want subtle background-based perks, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes or if you play on the latest patch and worry about compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's compatibility with your current Battle Brothers version, as it hasn't been updated since 2019.
- Since it's a gameplay mod, consider testing it on a new campaign to see the perk differences early.
- Look for other parts of the series if you enjoy this one, as it's designed to be expanded.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Battlebrothers Mods
- Author
- A_CleverFool
- Version
- 0.1
- Downloads
- 1,658
- Endorsements
- 70
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 4/9/2019
- Updated
- 5/18/2019
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