Campaign Villain Mechs

⭐ — (88 endorsements) 📥 1,446 downloads 📌 v3.0 📅 7/3/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By moddingisthegame · Missions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/29/2021 📅 Created: 7/3/2021

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 6.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #5 of 13 Missions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

NEW VERSION COMPATIBLE WITH KESTREL LANCERS DLC HAS BEEN RELEASED

Campaign Start

  • []Player begins the campaign with Centurion CN9-NC hero mech instead of the CN9-D

    Mission: First Strike

    • []Replaces Inferno Captain's WHM-6R with WHM-INF in mission

      []Replaces WHM-6R mission reward with WHM-INF

      Mission: Lock n' Load

      • []Replaces Kruger's MAD-3R with BLR-1E in mission

        []Replaces MAD-3R mission reward with BLR-1E

        Mission: Black Harvest

        • []Replaces VTR-9B with VTR-NC in mission

          []Replaces VTR-9B mission reward with VTR-NC

          Mission: Killing Kane

          • []Replaces Kane's KGC-0000 with KGC-KANE hero mech in mission

            []Replaces KGC-0000 mission reward with KGC-KANE

            []Changes Kane's AI to not focus exclusively on the player. That setting made the AI easy to exploit.

            []Removes Kane's firing delay

            []Adds a Comstar BL-6B-KNT to Kane's lance

            []Fixes a typo in the mission dialog

            Mission: Reckoning

            • []Replaces Yamata's ANH-1A with ANH-ROM hero mech in mission

              []Adds ANH-ROM to mission rewards

              []Changes Yamata's AI to not focus exclusively on the player. That setting made the AI easy to exploit.

              []Removes Yamata's firing delay

              []Replaces FLE-15 with HGN-732b in Yamata's lance

              []Replaces FLE-15 with GRF-2N in Yamata's lance

              Instant Action

              • []Adds ANH-ROM, BLR-1E, CN9-CN, KGC-KANE, WHM-INF and VTR-NC to the Instant Action game mode

                Known Issues

                • []Hero mechs received as mission rewards won't display the correct weight and number of critical slots. To resolve this, strip the mech before refitting it.

                  []Hero mechs received as mission rewards may show their melee weapon slots as being empty. Saving and re-loading the game will resolve this.

                  []New mech variants don't appear in the Instant Action mech list when filtering by weight class. To work around this issue, select the relevant chassis from the left nav without filtering by weight class.

                  []Mod has not been tested in co-op mode. If you trying it in co-op, make sure all players in the party have this mod installed. However, it still may not work correctly.

                  Compatibility

                  [*]Conflicts with max tonnage mods. To work around this issue, open this mod's mod.json file. Set defaultLoadOrder to 1 and save the file. That will cause this mod to load after the max tonnage mod. You'll get the effects of the max tonnage mod in all missions except the ones this mod modifies, and this mod will s

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Campaign Villain Mechs adds a unique Centurion variant at campaign start and custom villain mechs for Yamata, Kane, and three Black Inferno Captains, with salvage rewards. Version 3.0 adds support. A niche mod for MechWarrior 5 players seeking more campaign flavor.

✨ Key Features

Adds a unique Centurion variant to begin the campaign.
Adds custom villain mechs for Yamata, Kane, and three Black Inferno Captains.
Player receives villain mech salvage as campaign mission rewards.
Version 3.0 adds support.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Adds unique villain mechs to fight, making campaign missions more memorable.
  • Salvage rewards give you a reason to hunt down these custom mechs.
  • Active mod with 88 endorsements and 1,446 downloads, showing a dedicated following.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2021, so may be outdated with current game patches.
  • Only affects the campaign, not relevant for players focused on career mode or multiplayer.
  • Limited to specific mechs and characters, so replay value may be low after a few playthroughs.
🎯 Is This For You?
For MechWarrior 5 players who want more variety in campaign missions and enjoy collecting unique salvage. Skip if you prefer vanilla experience or play mostly in career mode.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Ensure you have the latest game patch to avoid compatibility issues with older mods.
  • If you're using a mod manager, install this mod through it to manage load order easily.
  • Check the mod's page for any required DLC or updates before installing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Mechwarrior5mercenaries Mods
Author
moddingisthegame
Version
3.0
Downloads
1,446
Endorsements
88
Category
Missions
Created
7/3/2021
Updated
9/29/2021

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