The Hassassin
🟡 Updated this yearPreview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #34 of 83 Origins mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
DESCRIPTION
Have you ever wanted to be a master of the blade? A dexterous killer wrapped in shadows and craftsmanship? Well, now you can!
The Hassassin origin is a mod made focusing in roleplay aspects, sided with a strong early game. You'll personificate a ruthless, experienced assassin who's looking for a new purpose to his blade.
This is a southern start, and your character is native of these lands.
This is my very first mod, and I liked it so much that I decided to share with you guys. I hope you enjoy!
UPDATES
Hey there guys, I'm finally back after a long time, life sometimes takes you places, am I right?
Anyways, I've done some updates based on your feedback:
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[]Updated so you can now hire the paymaster
[
]The spawn bug using legends seems to be fixed, but if you find any bugs or crashes pelase let me know (the mod being compatible with legends is not a priority, but I'll take a look at any problems you guys find)[]It is of now Battle Brothers Reforged compatible
[]Duskrender's durability is higher now
- The character melee skill is a bit higher as well
HOW TO INSTALL
In nature to this mod work you MUST have Modding Script Hooks - https://www.nexusmods.com/battlebrothers/mods/42
To install it simply copy + paste || drag & drop your freshly downloaded mod_hassassin.zip at your "Battle Brothers/data/ " folder - without unziping - and you may start the bloodshed!
SPOILER
The Hassassin Origin sets you in a solo start as a experienced Hassassin. You'll start with the traits Dagger Master (dagger attacks ignore +10% armor) and Player Character (You'll be playing as yourself, +10 initiative) and Bloodthirsty (All kills are fatalities).
You'll get 3 active abilities - a product of your intense training - riposte (Any failed attack targeted at you results in a counter attack), Lunge (Use your agility to dash and attack a foe 2 tiles from you) and throw sand (Didn't need much training... Just dirty fighting).
You'll also start with 4 perks, Mastery Dagger (Proficiency with daggers), Backstabber (bonus hit chance if enemy surrounded by allies), Nimble (Specialize in light armor. Hitpoint damage taken is reduced by up to 60%) and Lone Wolf (With no ally within 3 tiles of distance, gain a 15% bonus to Melee Skill, Ranged Skill, Melee Defense, Ranged Defense, and Resolve.).
Besides that, you'll be receiving some unique starting equipment, an armor, a helmet and a dagger.
Adds a new origin called The Hassassin, featuring unique light armor, helmet, and dagger, with buffed attributes and strong starting traits for an easier early game. A compact content mod with 23 endorsements and 1,252 downloads, last updated January 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Fresh origin for players wanting a new starting experience
- Comes with a full cosmetic set (armor, helmet, dagger) so you look the part
- Easy start means less early-game grind, good for trying a new build
⚠️ Cons
- Small mod with only 23 endorsements, so community feedback is limited
- Last updated January 2026 – may not be compatible with future game patches
For players who enjoy roleplaying with unique origins and want a head start with buffed stats. Great for those who like light armor and dagger builds. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls – this is a single-origin addition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation – if manual, place files in the correct game directory
- Since it's a new origin, start a new game to see it in the origin selection screen
- If you're playing with other mods, load order might matter – put this mod after any overhaul mods
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Battlebrothers Mods
- Author
- Niczada
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 1,252
- Endorsements
- 23
- Category
- Origins
- Created
- 2/7/2025
- Updated
- 1/1/2026
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