Bannerlord Manual Modding Guide | Fix Safe Mode, Crashes, and Load Order Issues
00:00 Introduction: Why Manual Modding Matters
00:45 Requirements & The "Four Horsemen" (Harmony, ButterLib, etc.)
01:30 Proper Folder Structure: Avoiding Module-in-Module Errors
02:30 Fixing Startup Crashes: Unblocking DLL Files
03:45 Mastering the Load Order
04:45 Version Compatibility & Managing Steam Updates
05:30 Protecting Save Files & Verifying Integrity
06:14 Outro
In this video, I walk through how to manually install mods for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord and avoid the most common problems players run into.
If you have seen Safe Mode warnings, launcher issues, missing mods, DLL problems, or random crashes, this guide is built to help you fix them step by step. I cover the essential base mods, proper folder placement, blocked DLL files, correct load order, version compatibility, and a few important precautions that can save your campaign from breaking.
This method is especially useful if mod managers are giving you trouble or if you simply want full control over your setup. If you get stuck on a specific step, leave the mod name and your game version in the comments.
Links to the main mods featured in this video:
Harmony
https://www.nexusmods.com/mountandbla...
ButterLib
https://www.nexusmods.com/mountandbla...
UIExtenderEx
https://www.nexusmods.com/mountandbla...
Mod Configuration Menu, MCM
https://www.nexusmods.com/mountandbla...
If mod managers are causing problems for you, or if you want full control over your setup, this video will give you a cleaner and more reliable approach. If you are stuck on a specific mod, leave the mod name and your game version in the comments and I will try to help more directly.
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