330's Formation Changer W. Rothe's Formations
⚪ Last updated 2022Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 6.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #92 of 333 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
DYNAMICALLY CHANGE FORMATION IN BATTLE!
Tired of your lance mates getting in the way but don't want to tell them to run off into the woods?
Look no further. Now you can dynamically change what configuration they walk in around you with just the tap of a few buttons.
Want to run an LRM boat? There is a formation for that.
Want to run out front with the big guns and a clear line of site? There is a formation for that.
Want to spam the formation change buttons and cause your mechs to run in circles? There are plenty of formations for that.
330'S FORMATION CHANGER
Formation changer allows you to dynamically change your formation by pressing the F7 Key ( by default) during combat.
Then pressing the corresponding F key for the formation you want.
The Change Formation key can be changed in the settings menu.
ROTHES FORMATIONS
Rothe has created 6 new formations giving you 7 ways to strut into battle.
The 7 formations currently available are:
Y Diamond Formation - Player in the middle
⋅∘⋅⋅ Line Formation - One lance mate to the left and two to the right of the player
⋅ ` . ⋅ Staggered Line Formation - Player in the rear position, the 3rd lance mate to the north west position.
⋅°⋅. Right Wedge Formation - Player in the front, two offset lance mates to the right rear of the player, one to the left
' ⋰ Guard Left Echelon - Player in the rear, two offset lance mates to the Right front of the player, one to the far right
. ⋅ ⋅ . Right Wing Formation - Player in the left position, lance mates fanning out to the right.
.⋅⋅. Tight Wing Formation - Player in the front left position, two offset lance mates to the rear of the player, one to the right
Diamond Formation is the standard PGI formation, and yes we realize it is a Y shape. Not sure why PGI did that.
Leave a comment and let us know what you think about the formations and if you want to see a specific one.
Also, be sure to come back and Endorse the mod if you think it was worth my time as a modder.
Endorsements let's me know where I should be spending my efforts.
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If you would like to donate to Rothe and help me out to keep doing projects like this and possibly others you can use this link
https://paypal.me/Rothe123?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
This gameplay mod for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord lets you change your formation's layout with a few button presses, so your lance mates stop blocking your path. With 311 endorsements and 5,088 downloads, it's a community favorite for players who want more control over their troops without micromanaging.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 311 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads.
- Solves a common annoyance—troops blocking your path—with a simple button press.
- Lightweight and focused, does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in February 2022—may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- No detailed instructions or documentation provided by the author.
- Limited to formation changes only; no other gameplay tweaks.
For Bannerlord players who are tired of their companions and troops getting in the way during battles. If you want more control over your formation layout without complex commands, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a major overhaul—this is a simple QoL tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to bind the formation change keys to something comfortable in the game's keybindings.
- Test the formations in a custom battle before using them in a campaign to see which layout suits your playstyle.
- If the mod doesn't work after a game update, check the mod's page for patches or community fixes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mechwarrior5mercenaries Mods
- Author
- Wpnx330 and Rothe
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 5,088
- Endorsements
- 311
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/16/2022
- Updated
- 2/2/2022
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