All Pilots Have Potential

⭐ ⭐ (189 endorsements) 📥 2,370 downloads 📌 v2 📅 6/20/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By moddingisthegame · Characters

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/25/2021 📅 Created: 6/20/2021

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 8.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #20 of 66 Characters mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

NOTE: This mod is no longer compatible with the current version of MW5. It is not being maintained ATM. There is a link below to the uncooked files if someone else wants to update it.

What this mod does

  • []Randomly generated pilots that appear for hire at Industrial Hubs will typically have a skill cap between 50 and 58. Less than 1% of pilots will have a skill cap of 59 and only 1 in 1,000 pilots will have a skill cap of 60.

    []Increases the skill cap for Freeman, Shenzeng and Fenstrom to 54, 56 and 60 respectively.

    []Increases the skill cap for the three starting pilots in Career mode to 53, 55 and 57 for each faction.

    []Increases the skill cap for Kestrel Lancers DLC starting pilots.

    []Starting skill levels for pilots remain unchanged, except for Shenzen and Fenstrom who received small increases.

    Requirements

    • [] Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC

      []Legend of the Kestrel Lancers DLC

      Compatibility

      • []This mod overrides the ProgressionFunctionLib, which controls all kinds of stuff related to campaign progression.

        []This mod overrides the pilot profiles for all recruitable pilots, so will conflict with other mods that modify the same.

        Installation

        • []Download the mod

          []Unzip the file contents

          []Copy the unzipped files to your Mechwarrior 5 Mods folder. For EGS installs this is typically C:\Program Files\Epic Games\MW5Mercs\MW5Mercs\Mods

          []Launch Mechwarrior 5

          []Active the mod in the Mods menu

          []Restart Mechwarrior 5

          Uncooked Files

          Uncooked files for this mod can be found on Gitlab.

          Thanks

          • []Big thank you to diji for helping me find the code that controls pilot creation!
🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

All Pilots Have Potential is a character mod for Battletech that encourages retaining and developing pilots instead of replacing them. It ensures even rookie pilots can grow into skilled veterans, adding depth to campaign progression. With 189 endorsements and 2,370 downloads, it's a modestly popular quality-of-life improvement.

✨ Key Features

Encourages retaining and developing pilots rather than constantly replacing them
Ensures even the most inexperienced rookie has potential to develop into a skilled pilot

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 189 endorsements and 2,370 downloads
  • Adds meaningful progression depth for players who like to nurture their roster
  • Simple concept that directly addresses a common gameplay frustration

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches
  • Small mod with limited scope — only affects pilot progression, not other aspects
🎯 Is This For You?
For Battletech players who prefer building a long-term stable of pilots over cycling through hires. If you enjoy role-playing the growth of your crew and want a reason to keep rookies around, this mod is for you. Skip if you're looking for overhaul-level changes or if you're on the latest game version without compatibility confirmation.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since this mod affects pilot progression, start a new campaign to see the full effect on rookie development.
  • Check the mod's forum page for any user reports about compatibility with the current game version before installing.
  • If you use other pilot-related mods, test them together to ensure they don't conflict.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Mechwarrior5mercenaries Mods
Author
moddingisthegame
Version
2
Downloads
2,370
Endorsements
189
Category
Characters
Created
6/20/2021
Updated
9/25/2021

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