It goes without saying that mods can sometimes be the lifeblood of a game. Especially when it comes to games that allow for heavy customization (or ones that are destined to fall from relevancy rather quickly). It can be remarkable seeing what the fanbase of a game is able to come up with. In the case of Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, there are a wide assortment of mods to enhance the game.
But, it should be noted that mods are, as of writing, inaccessible on consoles. If you have the PC version, however, read on to learn how to install mods for Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord.
How to Install Mods in Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord
How to Download Mods from NexusMods
To start, you’ll need to create an account at NexusMods. It would seem that most — if not all — mods for this game are stored on that site. There’s a free option as well as a paid one. But, it would seem that the free version is more than sufficient for these purposes. Assuming you’re using Steam, the next step would be to check your game’s version number. It will be in the name of the game, in brackets. Take note of this number, as you’ll need it when you start downloading mods.
On NexusMods, find the dedicated page for Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord. Find a mod you’re interested in installing, then navigate to the FILES menu. It’s the second tab, in-between DESCRIPTION and IMAGES. In this menu, verify that the mod download version number matches the number in brackets! Download the mod files, then get ready to install them!
How to Install Mods
As soon as the mod files have finished downloading, it’s time to install them! It can be overwhelming, but don’t fret! It’s much easier than it looks. In File Explorer, you’re going to navigate to your Program Files (x86) folder, then to Steam -> SteamApps –> Common –> Mount & Blade II Bannerlord –> Modules. In a separate window, open the location of your — extracted! — mod files, and drag and drop them into the Modules folder. And, with that, we’re almost finished!
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Open Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord. Before you click PLAY or CONTINUE, take a moment to find the MODS tab near the top of the window. It’s located right next to the NEWS tab. In this menu, you’ll see all of the mods you’ve installed. All you have to do now is enable the ones you want by clicking the box to the left of each mod. If you experience game crashes, there’s a chance multiple mods are conflicting, so be cognizant of that possibility when experimenting with several mods at once!
