Retinues V1 Player Manual

This manual covers the stable V1 release of Retinues for Mount & Blade II Bannerlord. The current release supports Bannerlord 1.4.8 and the 1.5.4 beta. Older V1 builds for Bannerlord 1.2.12 remain available, but some options and fixes described here require the current release.

Using the Retinues V2 beta from Nexus? Its configuration is in Troops → Settings, and it does not require MCM or ButterLib. The option tables and feature instructions in this manual describe V1.

Use the search bar at the top to jump straight to any option or command.

Quick Start

  1. Install/enable the mod and dependencies (Harmony, MCM, Butterlib and UIExtenderEx).
  2. Open Clan → Troops to edit troops, equipment, and skills.
  3. If any issues arise, see Troubleshooting.

🐞 Did you encounter a bug? If so please checkout the Reporting a Bug section so it can be fixed quickly.

Mod Basics

  • Retinues: What they are, how to get them, and how they differ from regular troops → Retinues
  • Troops: Find out what troops you can manage and customize → Troops, Appearance
  • Skills: Caps, totals, XP cost, and training flow → Experience & Skills
  • Equipment: How to unlock and equip new items for your troops → Equipment
  • Doctrines: How feats and doctrines work → Doctrines

Advanced Usage

  • Configuration: Every option in MCM explained, with presets → Configuration
  • Cheat console: Fast testing, unlocks, and repairs → Cheats
  • Import & Export: Exporting troops from one save to another → Import & Export

Stuck?

  • Troubleshooting guide: Quick fixes, load order, feature toggles → Troubleshooting
  • Report a bug: Best way to get your issue fixed quickly → Bug Reports
  • Uninstalling: Full steps to safely remove Retinues from your save → Uninstalling
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