A New Dawn

⭐ ⭐⭐ (4,201 endorsements) 📥 244,356 downloads 📌 v0.6.2 📅 10/27/2014
⚪ Last updated 2015

By Deathwhisper · Modules

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/29/2015 📅 Created: 10/27/2014
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1📦 Floris Mod Pack Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #3 of 533 Modules mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Note : As this is the first released version of this mod, there might still be bugs or balance issues. Don't hesitate to report them.

Welcome to A New Dawn!

The goal of this mod is to considerably improve the Native game, through the use of Floris Mod Pack as a base, which is already a great improvement. Key changes are :

  • []A much more active world, with dozens of new parties and factions fighting each other on the map. [/] []Bigger parties and armies, which also makes the game harder, especially at the beggining. [/] []3000 new and high quality items. [/] []Rebalanced item stats and skills. Armor is now much more protective, but also weighs more. [/] []500 new troops and a much wider troop tree. Each faction has several types of troops which all fill a specific role. [/] []11 new minor factions that roam the world. All of them can form armies and attempt to take a castle. If they succeed, a new faction will be formed and behave like the regular ones. There can thus be up to 17 factions at the same time (although such a high number is very unlikely). 12 new castle have also been added. [/]

Detailed features

Combat

[]Hit points have been increased for all troops (the player and his companions get increased hit points during battle, which aren't visible on their character sheet). Ironflesh gives 3 extra hp per skill level during battle for both the player and his companions. [/] []Armor protection and weight values have been increased. In addition to that, troops that use light armor get high agility and athletics values while heavily armored troops usually get very low values. This makes heavy troops much more resilient than before, but also much slower, especially compared to lighter soldiers. [/] []Crossbows take more time to reload but also deal more damage, in order to differentiate them a bit more from bows. The penetration rate against shields has also been increased and repeating crossbows (which deal lower damage) have been added. [/] []Pike weapons have lost the overhead attack. This makes bots using them much more effective in groups, especially cavalry.  [/] []The charge damage of armored horses has been significantly increased. Wounded horses move more slowly. Camels and elephants have been added! [/] []Troops are now more likely to flee when the battle is about to be lost. [/] [*]Formations can be used by both the player and the AI. Possible formations include wedge, square and shield wa

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A New Dawn is a complete overhaul for Mount & Blade: Warband, built on the Floris Mod Pack. It adds over 3000 items, 500 new troops, and an invasion system where 11 minor factions can raise armies, capture settlements, and form new factions. Despite being last updated in 2015, it remains popular with over 4,200 endorsements.

✨ Key Features

Over 3000 new items added to the game.
500 new troop types for varied combat.
Invasion system: 11 minor factions can create armies, take castles or towns, and form new factions.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive content expansion with thousands of items and hundreds of troops.
  • Dynamic invasion system keeps the late game unpredictable.
  • Strong community trust with 4,201 endorsements and 244k downloads.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2015, so may have compatibility issues with newer game versions.
  • Based on Floris, so requires that mod and may inherit its quirks.
  • Overhaul scope can be overwhelming for players new to modded Warband.
🎯 Is This For You?
This is for veteran Warband players who have exhausted vanilla and want a deep, content-rich experience. It's also for fans of Floris who want even more content and dynamic faction warfare. If you prefer lightweight tweaks, this is not for you.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Expect a steeper learning curve than vanilla; take time to explore the new troop trees and items.
  • Keep an eye on minor factions—they can become major threats if they capture settlements.
  • Use the mod's options to adjust invasion frequency if it feels too chaotic.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Mb Warband Mods
Author
Deathwhisper
Version
0.6.2
Downloads
244,356
Endorsements
4,201
Category
Modules
Created
10/27/2014
Updated
3/29/2015

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