1st Beta for 5.0.

This is a beta--actual release in a week or two, with many more changes yet to be implemented (100+ changes added so far, another 50-100 yet to come) Changelogs parts 1-8 at taleworlds thread

2.0 release, major changes to looting and bandits. Drop into your VC folder and overwrite. 100% save compatible. Now incorporates tweaks, if you want to use your own tweaks and compile the mod on your own, download the module separate download instead.

This is the full 3.0 release. Simply unzip into your Viking Conquest Folder, Warband/Modules/Viking Conquest. 100% save compatible with vanilla VC or prior versions.

Includes 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 2.0, and 3.0 changelogs, + tweaks listed in 2.0 changelog

This is the full 3.1 release. Simply unzip into your Viking Conquest Folder, Warband/Modules/Viking Conquest. 100% save compatible with vanilla VC or prior versions.

Includes 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 2.0, 3.0, and 3.1 changelogs + tweaks listed in 2.0 changelog

This is the full 4.0 release. Simply unzip into your Viking Conquest Folder, Warband/Modules/Viking Conquest. 100% save compatible with vanilla VC or prior versions.

This is the full 4.1 release. Simply unzip into your Viking Conquest Folder, Warband/Modules/Viking Conquest. 100% save compatible with vanilla VC or prior versions.

Only for creating your own modded version

Full release 5.0 version

This contains some upcoming changes to troops and items that will be in 8.0. Most of it will only show up in new games:

- More AI Lords ride horses and carry swords

- Lady hats removed

- Pict horses and price

- companion WP raised

- troop adjustments

If you dislike the new realistic slower map speeds, install this version instead to restore vanilla twice-as-fast-as-realistic speeds. Compatible with optional add-ons.

If you dislike the new realistic slower map speeds, install this version instead to restore vanilla twice-as-fast-as-realistic speeds. Unzip into Viking Conquest folder.

Extra Challenge version of the Beta. Detailed changelog in included README file. Read carefully, only install if you are sure you like that list. Includes sword tweaks and unlimited reinforcement waves. NOT compatible with other optional add-ons.

My personal extra challenge version. Details here: https://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,373658.msg9001816.html#msg9001816

Only install if you are sure you like that list, as this makes some aspects of the game, like bandit lairs, much harder.

My personal extra challenge version. Detailed changelog in included README file. Read carefully, only install if you are sure you like that list. Includes sword tweaks and unlimited reinforcement waves. NOT compatible with many other optional add-ons.

My personal extra challenge version. Detailed changelog in included README file. Read carefully, only install if you are sure you like that list. Includes sword tweaks and unlimited reinforcement waves. NOT compatible with other optional add-ons.

This alternate full install cuts in half all renown gains to extend the mid-game, and allows you to edit lord equipment through a dialogue option (which I'd recommend you only use to do roleplaying appropriate things, like give gifts to lords you like)

This alternate full install cuts in half all renown gains to extend the mid-game, and allows you to edit lord equipment through a dialogue option (which I'd recommend you only use to do roleplaying appropriate things, like give gifts to lords you like)

This is an alternate full-install that slows down player renown gains for added challenge. I personally like this version, as it extends the early and mid game, but I think my tastes are idiosyncratic in this regard.

This is an alternate full-install that slows down player renown gains for added challenge. I personally like this version, as it extends the early and mid game, but I think my tastes are idiosyncratic in this regard. Compatible with optional add-ons.

Full install of the alternate version for vanilla faster travel speeds. Unzip into Viking Conquest folder to install.

Full install of the alternate version for restoring vanilla VC's faster than realistic travel speeds. Unzip into Viking Conquest folder to install.

This is an alternate full-install that slows down player renown gains for added challenge. I personally like this version, as it extends the early and mid game.. Also allows modifying lord equipment, use to give gifts of better equipment, not to cheat.

If you dislike the new realistic slower map speeds, install this version instead to restore vanilla twice-as-fast-as-realistic speeds.

This is an alternate full-install that slows down player renown gains for added challenge. I personally like this version, as it extends the early and mid game, but I think my tastes are idiosyncratic in this regard.

If you dislike the new realistic slower map speeds, install this version instead to restore vanilla twice-as-fast-as-realistic speeds.

This is an alternate version for greater challenge. Renown gains are decreased by 50%, and a slight disadvantage to the player in ship speed is restored (can be overcome easily with sailor units like norse or high navigation)

If you dislike the new realistic slower map speeds, install this version instead to restore vanilla twice-as-fast-as-realistic speeds.

This alternate full install cuts in half all renown gains to extend the mid-game, and allows you to edit lord equipment through a dialogue option (which I'd recommend you only use to do roleplaying appropriate things, like give gifts to lords you like)

Full install of Final 10.0 version of Balance Mod. Unzip into Viking Conquest folder to install. Includes realistic travel speeds, use the alternate install if you prefer vanilla's faster speeds.

Full install of Final 11.0 version of Balance Mod. Unzip into Viking Conquest folder to install. Includes realistic travel speeds, use the alternate install if you prefer vanilla's faster speeds.

These are the module files for the Beta 10.0 release. For modders or others who like to create their own versions.

Mainly posting this early for Ryantheskinny, who is working on a huge mod expanding the map over all of Europe.

This will likely become the final release, provided no one finds any problems in the next week or so.

Updated to latest VC version changes, and a lot of other tweaks as well. See Taleworlds thread for full details

Beta for 9.0. Includes editing lord equipment conversation option--consider it a cheat to do so unless giving them better. NOT compatible with most optional add-ons. See README file for complete description--essential that you read it before installing.

If you want to change your trait, extract these into a VC Balance Mod 4.1 full install. Trait will change every hour of walking on map (don't rest in town). When you have the trait you want, save, exit, and reinstall 4.1 full install again overwriting.

NOT EXTENSIVELY TESTED USE AT OWN RISK If you want to change your trait, extract these into a VC Balance Mod 12.0 full install. Trait will change every hour of walking on map (don't rest in town) until you reinstall 12.0 full install again overwriting.

Works with all of 12.0, 11.0, and 10.0

Here are the steps to combine mods:


1) Download and install VC Balance Mod 12.0.


2) Download and install ha3481's Dark Age mod Optional File: Graphic Modpack for VC


3) Download and install this file.

If you would like to use ha3481's Dark Age mod, follow these steps in this order:

1) Download and install VC Balance Mod 9.0.

2) Download and install ha3481's Dark Age mod Optional File: Graphic Modpack for VC

3) Download and install this file.

If you would like to use ha3481's excellent Dark Age mod, follow these steps in this order:

1) Download and install VC Balance Mod.

2) Download and install ha3481's Dark Age mod Optional File: Graphic Modpack for VC

3) Download and install this file.

Module install, only use if advanced user compiling your own tweaked version.

Since tweaks aren't included in module install, 3.1 and 3.0 are exactly the same, no changes.

Module install, only use if advanced user compiling your own tweaked version. Most users should ignore this. You will need to first use the included python files to compile, then winmerge in the text file changes to troops and items.

Module install, only use if advanced user compiling your own tweaked version. Most users should ignore this. You will need to first use the included python files to compile, then winmerge in the text file changes to troops and items.

If you are a modder, and want to use vanilla travel speeds in creating your submod, download the source files for Balance Mod first, then copy this file into that folder overwriting

Optional module files for tweaking or modding your own version

Only download if you intend to compile your own version or create a submod. These are the .py files you can use to mod your own personal version, made for compatibility with the VC Tweaks Tool.

Only download if you intend to compile your own version or create a submod. These are the .py files you can use to mod your own personal version, made for compatibility with the VC Tweaks Tool.

Only download if you intend to compile your own personal version. These are the .py files you can use to mod your own personal version, made for compatibility with the VC Tweaks Tool.

This is for modders, or those wishing to use the excellent VC Tweaks Tool. These files are compatible with VC Tweaks Tool 1.2 (and also update it to the latest version of VC 2.044 along with implementing Balance Mod's changes), and should be used with it.

This optional add on will very slightly tweak the values of some swords, making the high-end swords all offer different strategic trade-offs, rather than there being a clear "best" among them, while making a logical relationship between length and speed

With this optional add-on, Companions will still complain about each other, but their morale should recover very quickly, to the point where they stay permanently happy.

Made this due to a request--I have NOT tested it. Let me know if any problems arise

With this optional add-on, Companions will still complain about each other, but their morale should recover very quickly, to the point where they stay permanently happy.

If you prefer your Norse Tier 5 bodyguard (Huscarls) to not have 2 handed dane axes as a possibility to appear in their inventory, use this optional add-on. Saved game compatible, install or remove at any time.

With this optional add-on, Companions will still complain about each other, but their morale should recover very quickly, to the point where they stay permanently happy.

With this optional add-on, Companions will still complain about each other, but their morale should recover very quickly, to the point where they stay permanently happy. Unzip into your VC folder after installing a full-install version.

With this optional add-on, Companions will still complain about each other, but their morale should recover very quickly, to the point where they stay permanently happy.

This will make time flow faster on the world map. Realistic slower travel speeds will feel as fast as vanilla speeds to the player, because time will be passing faster. This is an optional add-on--you need to install a realistic speed version first.

This will make time flow faster on the world map. Realistic slower travel speeds will feel as fast as vanilla speeds to the player, because time will be passing faster. This is an optional add-on--you need to install a realistic speed version first.

Install if you prefer vanilla VC low ship capture chance.

Reasons for balance mod ship capture change: https://www.reddit.com/r/mountandblade/comments/7rv1tk/vc_balance_mod_20_release_looting_rework_and/dt06lr1/

Install if you prefer vanilla VC low ship capture chance.

Reasons for balance mod ship capture change: https://www.reddit.com/r/mountandblade/comments/7rv1tk/vc_balance_mod_20_release_looting_rework_and/dt06lr1/

If you don't like the tweak to let you keep your equipment when caught sneaking into castles and towns, then install this to restore vanilla VC behavior. Will also remove "keep horse in Docinga defense" tweak.

Required full-install first, only an add on

VC Balance Mod additional troop upgrade paths reflect how armies of this time period worked: https://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,373658.msg8994887.html#msg8994887

If you disagree, you can install this to restore close to vanilla upgrade paths.

This will make reinforcement waves essentially unlimited (80 waves).

NOT playtested yet, this was made in response to user request.

This will make time flow faster on the worldmap.

With this, realistic slower travel speeds will "feel" as fast as vanilla speeds to the player, because time will be passing faster.

This is an add-on--you need to install a main version first

If you prefer the restricted reinforcement waves from vanilla VC, install this optional add-on on top of an existing Balance Mod full install version

Just for testing:

crossbows become cutting instead of piercing

irish short swords can block now

first attempt at a throwing weapon rebalance.

laufi buffed (+4 slashing), ulfbert sword slightly buffed (+1 slashing)

This will make time flow faster on the world map. Realistic slower travel speeds will feel as fast as vanilla speeds to the player, because time will be passing faster. This is an optional add-on--you need to install a realistic speed version first.

This will make time flow faster on the worldmap.

With this, realistic slower travel speeds will "feel" as fast as vanilla speeds to the player, because time will be passing faster.

This is an add-on--you need to install a main version first

This changes relations penalty from a potential rebel from vanilla VC -30 to -5. Lords who hate you will still rebel, but those who like you probably won't.

REQUIRES another full install option be installed first. This is just an optional add-on!

This patch works for either 8.0 or Beta 9.0, and adds some additional improvements to troops, their equipment, and item stats.

(included in Balance Mod 8.0)

This is Philippe_at_bay's Dark Age Village Name mod (modified for compatibility with latest version of VC and Balance Mod).

This optional add-on changes village names based on his original research and Brytenwalda names.

Only install this if you don't like the (near) certain ship capture, and prefer default 10% chance. Just copy the included text file into your VC folder AFTER doing a 4.1 full install

Not needed with module install

No changes between 3.0 and 4.1

This will replace Philippe at Bay's Dark Age village names with Vanilla VC village names. Has no effect on current saves, village names are set at world generation.

This is for modders, or those wishing to use the excellent VC Tweaks Tool. These files are compatible with VC Tweaks Tool 1.2 (and also update it to the latest version of VC 2.050 along with implementing Balance Mod), and can only be used with it.

This is for modders, or those wishing to use the excellent VC Tweaks Tool. These files are compatible with VC Tweaks Tool 1.2 (and also update it to the latest version of VC 2.054 along with implementing Balance Mod), and can only be used with it.

100% saved game compatible. 1.0 release of balance improvements to Viking Conquest.

Tiny 1.1 update, per user request over at the reddit thread the quality wrapping boots that weigh 2.0 have +1 leg armor over the version that weighs 1.5. Thanks for the suggestion Eric!

A small update for 1.2:

Pictish normal clothing armor that incorrectly granted skills bonus removed from units. An error by VC devs, they gave it the same bonus as the ritual tattoo armor

Veteran mercs receive standard tier IV spearmen melee items

Full install for 6.0, unzip into your Viking Conquest folder overwriting the text files.

Note this changes map movement speeds to realistic values. If you want the vanilla 2x as fast as realistic speeds, download the optional version instead.

Full install for 7.0, unzip into your Viking Conquest folder overwriting the text files.

Note this changes map movement speeds to realistic values. If you want the vanilla 2x as fast as realistic speeds, download the optional alternate version instead.

Full install for 7.1, unzip into your Viking Conquest folder overwriting the text files.

Note this changes map movement speeds to realistic values. If you want the vanilla 2x as fast as realistic speeds, download the optional alternate version instead.

Full install for 8.0, unzip into your Viking Conquest folder overwriting the text files. Compatible with optional add-ons. Includes realistic travel speeds, see alternate full install version if you prefer vanilla speeds.

Full install for 9.0, unzip into your Viking Conquest folder overwriting the text files. Includes realistic travel speeds, see alternate full install version if you prefer vanilla speeds.

Only download if you intend to compile your own version or create a submod. These are the .py files you can use to mod your own personal version, made for compatibility with the VC Tweaks Tool.