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Enhanced Troops (Legacy Version)

Thank you for playing Enhanced Troops! This is the legacy version of the mod, which is no longer receiving updates or active support. If you enjoyed this mod, I invite you to try the new and improved version that is work in progress!

New Version Available:
The reworked version of Enhanced Troops is now available on Nexus Mods. This new version features:

No longer requires Open Source Armory

Improved stability and performance – Especially in large battles.

EOE Armory and Anno Domini: Dark Ages are the new requirements – Offering more balanced and accurate troops and visual enhancements.

Download the new version here: https://www.nexusmods.com/mountandblade2bannerlord/mods/6015

We hope you enjoy the enhanced experience! If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out.

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This mod significantly enhances all troop equipment by integrating Open Source Armories (OSA) and the classic Orbis Terrae Armarium (OTA). It removes immersion-breaking, unrealistic fantasy elements from troop equipment, offering a more balanced and authentic experience for each faction. With this mod, troops look more believable and varied, without compromising realism.

The factions are now equipped with historically plausible gear, eliminating mismatched items such as empire equipment on Vlandian troops or Aserai armor on Sturgians. For example, Berserkers and Ulfhednars have been revamped to reflect their real-life counterparts more accurately, providing a more immersive battlefield experience.

This mod is save-friendly, meaning it can be installed or removed at any point during your campaign without issues.

Key Features:

-Complete overhaul of troop equipment using OSA and OTA armories.
-Focus on realism by removing out-of-place fantasy items and creating faction-specific equipment.
-Enhanced troop variety and balance, making factions feel more unique.
-Better representation of historical units like Berserkers and Ulfhednars.


Compatibility & Requirements:

-Realistic Battle Mod (RBM) with Troop Overhaul enabled in rbm settings is REQUIRED, as this mod has been balanced with RBM armor values in mind. If you're not using RBM, download the Non-RBM Extension from the nexus files section: https://www.nexusmods.com/mountandblade2bannerlord/mods/6015?tab=files

-Open Source Armory with its respective RBM patches (including Open Source Saddlery and Open Source Weaponry) is required.
Open Source Armory RBM Patch here: https://www.nexusmods.com/mountandblade2bannerlord/mods/2829?tab=files

-Integrated the Orbis Terrae Armarium (OTA) directly into the mod. Special thanks to z0diac95 for his original work.

RBM patch is optional, but highly recommended, RisaCH's RBM Patch fixes a lot of problems with the OTA items. It is located in the optional files called "OTA FullFix RBM for Ulfkarl's Enhanced Troops" you can find it here: https://www.nexusmods.com/mountandblade2bannerlord/mods/6783?tab=files

Optional Mod Recommendations:

Better Pikes mod for enhancing Battanian pikemen.

Realistic Horse HP to address faction balance, particularly for Vlandian heavy cavalry.

Custom Banners and Uniforms Pack (CBU Pack) for further troop customization.

Realistic Combat Sounds for enhanced audio immersion.

Culture Diversity Mod for added faction variety.

Realistic Practical Holsters for better equipment aesthetics.


Credits to z0diac95, the author of Orbis Terrae Armarium for letting me implement his great armory into this mod.
Credits to lscd88 for his RBM patch integration.