Marvel Rivals has been out for a while now, and it’s racking up impressive numbers on Steam.
At this point, It might be the definitive leader in the Hero Shooter category.
I’ve personally sunk a good chunk of hours into it and like everyone else and I am wondering what’s coming next.
Well, thx to some leaks from their own marketing we have that answer… and it’s fantastic.
Fantastic 4 Heroes
As the title gave away, all off the Fantastic 4 heroes are coming and we have some leaked images for you to see.
They include their appearance and abilities, so if nothing changes in development between now and release date, this is the package of heroes you will be getting soon.
Mr. FANTASTIC
DR. Reed Nathaniel Richards aka Mr. Fantastic is the leader of the group and this is his in-game model.
His superpowers include superhuman elasticity, malleability, durability, and some shape-shifting.
This is how the Devs chose to reflect this in the game as this leaked image shows.
ABILITIES:
ELASTIC PUNCH (stretch out a forward punch to Attack)
BRAINIAC BOUNCE (leap and smash knocking back enemies)
REFLEXIVE RUBBER (stretch body to absorb DMG then launch it back at the target)
FLEXIBLE ELONGATION (Dash at the target and deal DMG and grant bonus HP to allies)
RUBBER GRIO (extend arms forward and entangle enemies, then jank two or more enemies back)
ELASTIC STRENGHT “passive” (skills generate elasticity boosting attack power. Reaching full Elasticity triggers an inflated state restoring HP and boost DMG)
Reed Richards is officially classified as a Duelist (DPS), but it seems Mr. Fantastic is gonna be walking a fine line between Vanguard and Duelist.
Judging by his abilities we see him in more of a support role by displacing enemies, blocking incoming damage, and harassing other team Healers, than being a pure DPS and MVP.
HUMAN TORCH
Johnny Storm is another member of Fantastic 4 and this is official art for his appearance in Marvel Rivals.
His powers in comics include Pyrokinesis (Ability to crate and control fire) and while in his Flame mod, he can also fly.
His powers are reflected by this in-game abilities.
Credit to Dylbobz YouTube channel for this great image
SUPERNOVA (explode with cosmic fire to deal DMG. Upon Skills activation all flame fields will transform into fire tornados)
BLAZING BLAST (launch a fireball to create a flame field at the target area)
PYRO-PRISON (connect flame fields to form a firewall dealing DMG over time)
FLAMING METEOR (dive to the ground and deal DMG and detonate Flame fields)
BURNING SOAR (fly upwards rapidly)
PLASMA BODY “passive” (hold shift to fly upwards rapidly)
He is another Duelist like Mr. Fantastic but he seems to be more on the pure Dps side with an interesting twist.
As you can see a lot of his abilities deal damage over time and leave flame Fields that can be detonated to make firewalls closing some excess points like Groot dose.
His Team-Up ability will be with Storm where they both can take each other Tornadoes and turn them into the fire tornado… Pretty cool.
THE THING
Ben Grimm also known as The Thing is the Fantastic 4 team version of a Hulk.
His powers are the same as the Hulks although unlike the Hulk he stays in his superhuman form forever.
His powers in the game are as follows.
ABILITIES:
COMBINATION PUNCH (quick continuous punches)
THUNDERBOLT (deliver a devastating punch)
SLAM MOMENT (knock all enemies in front of you into the air)
FURIOUS CHARGE (charge forward lifting enemies and leaving a seismic zone that prohibits displacement)
BATTLEFIELD SUPPORT (jump to your teammate and add DMG reduction to both of you)
SOLID AS A ROCK “passive” (Immune to knockbacks and displacements)
He is classified as Vanguard and is a typical one judging by his toolkit with one exception.
He seems to focus on displacing enemies and preventing allies and himself from being displaced.
This means he is a hard counter to someone like Wolverine who focuses on kidnapping tanks and shredding them and other heroes who like to take your teammates away from you (like that Shark asshole).
Speaking of him being a clone of Hulk he will have a team-up ability with Wolverine where he will pick him up and throw him.
INVISIBLE WOMAN
Sue Storm aka Invisible Woman is the wife of Reed Richards and the last but not least member of the Fantastic 4 Team.
Her powers include the power to make her and others invisible, flight, the power to move objects with her mind, and to create constructs out of thin air.
Now unfortunately at the time of writing this article, we only know she will be a Strategist (Healer) and don’t know much else.
As soon as we hear something we will update this article and let you know
That’s all the Heroes Coming next in Marvel Rivals for now my dudes and dudettes. Hope it’s Friday where you’re at and Game On.
Welcome to my guide on the best Helldivers 2 stratagems. Why would you need such a list, you might ask. Simple: there are 50+ stratagems and only 4 stratagem slots (if you’re lucky) for every mission. So, you have to adapt and choose the right ones to avoid killing your fellow Helldivers and complete as many objectives as possible.
While 100+ hours might not sound like a lot to most of you, for me that’s practically part-time employment! I’m almost level 60 and while I haven’t tried every single stratagem (some sound like an awful time), I have tried to identify the best ones.
Helldivers 2 stratagems tier list
Here’s my TL;DR tier list of the best Helldivers 2 stratagems. Explanations for the choices are provided below. Use this template to share your own tier list and link it in the comments below. I’d love to see what your favorites are.
S-tier stratagems
In my opinion, S-tiers are all-around great stratagems that either one-shot titan-type enemies or lend themselves incredibly well to multiple play styles.
AC-8 Autocannon: S-tier against automatons. Can’t pierce heavy armor.
FLAM-40 Flamethrower: S-tier against terminids. Sucks against automatons.
SH-32 Shield Generator Pack: reliable protection against both enemy types, especially if you don’t like using medium or heavy armor.
Eagle 500kg Bomb: a bit of a personal choice, although it’s probably an A or B tier. The reason for giving it an S-tier, is the huge damage, 2 charges, and very low cooldown.
Orbital Rail Cannon Strike: excellent for quickly taking down larger enemies like Chargers, Hulks, or tanks.
Orbital laser: best offensive stratagem for wiping out automaton bases, swarms, and nests.
A-tier stratagems:
These types of Helldivers 2 stratagems are powerful, or very useful, but may come with drawbacks like limited charges, long cooldowns, or lower effectiveness against certain enemy types, etc.
APW-1 Anti-Materiel Rifle: the best early-game weapon for taking down large enemies. Great for shooting through a heavy bot’s eyes.
ARC-3 Arc Thrower: Infinite ammo, shots chain between mobs, and has the ability to take down heavy enemies in 6-10 shots.
EAT-17 Expendable Anti-tank: excellent anti-heavy armor weapon with super low cooldown. Dosent use a backpack sloth and you get 2 per drop.
GL-21 Grenade Launcher: great for plugging holes, clearing groups, and dealing with bile spewers.
Quasar cannon: the best weapon for taking down automaton ships and blasting big terminid enemies, infinite ammo, doesn’t require a backpack. Wolf stopped me from giving it S-tier 🙂
GR-8 Recoilless Rifle: couldn’t put it down when I unlocked it. Incredibly powerful against large enemies, but reload time is punishing.
A/M-23 EMS Mortar Sentry: a much better option to the orbital/eagle EMS strike. Keeps enemies stunned and in place.
A/M-12 Mortar Sentry: hands-down the most powerful sentry in the game. Doesn’t require line of sight, but will kill your teammates without hesitating.
A/AC-8 Autocannon Sentry: great for short eradicate or defense missions. Good for taking down bigger targets like bile titans.
Eagle airstrike: available right from the start and incredibly versatile.
Eagle cluster bomb: love it because it has 5 recharges and good damage.
Eagle Napalm Airstrike: blows up everything and burns after impact, making it excellent against bugs.
Orbital Airburst Strike: great against bug breaches. Strikes 3 times in a circle.
B-tier stratagems:
These are strong, fun, and overall powerful stratagems that are quite situational, or need a more complicated setup for maximum impact.
AX/LAS-5 “Guard Dog” Rover: S-tier when it’s not shooting you in the head. Only recommended against terminids.
SH-20 Ballistic Shield Backpack: very good against automatons, especially destroyers. Requires a specific setup for maximum impact.
B-1 Supply Pack: useful when playing in four-man parties or paired with machine guns and grenade launchers.
EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit: I strongly recommend this for eradicate, search & destroy, or egg missions (terminids). Not a good choice against automatons.
LIFT-850 Jump Pack: I use it often in my playstyle because it’s fun, and because it gives me higher mobility while fighting bugs.
LAS-98 Laser Cannon: for me, it has lost its purpose since the quasar cannon came out. It also requires you to mostly stay still, which we all know is hard to do in Helldivers.
M-105 Stalwart: the lighter version of the machine gun, with better load time. Combos well with the supply pack.
A/ARC-3 Tesla Tower: incredibly powerful against terminids, but can easily kill allies.
FX-12 Shield Generator Relay: good protection, lends itself well to automaton extermination and personnel rescue missions. Useless against bugs.
Eagle Smoke Strike: excellent for stealth play.
Orbital Smoke Strike: another option for stealth play. Better against Robots because it breaks line of sight.
Orbital Gas Strike: very powerful against terminids. Not good against robots.
Orbital Walking Barrage: similar to the 380mm but throws salvos in front of you. Powerful if positioned correctly.
C-tier stratagems:
C-tier stratagems are a MEH at best for me. I rarely ever use them, simply because there are better options in the game:
MG-43 Machine Gun: Stalwart is a much better choice because it’s faster to aim and move with. Standing still is not really an option in this game.
MG-206 Machine Gun: quite powerful and combos well with the supply back. Doesn’t have a crosshair in third-person.
AX/AR-23 “Guard Dog”: the AX/LAS-5 “Guard Dog” Rover is simply better. This one has less ammo, so it needs to recharge. It’s also more adapt at killing teammates.
RS-422 Railgun: this was one of the best weapons before the nerf. Now it’s a jack of all trades, master of none.
FAF-14 SPEAR Launcher: probably gonna be A- or S-tier when they fix targeting. For now avoid it.
MD-6 Anti-Personnel Minefield: I have a theory that enemies are programmed to avoid these mines as soon as you place them down and your buddies are programmed to step on them.
MD-I4 Incendiary Mines: same as anti-personnel minefield.
A/G-16 Gatling Sentry: better than the machine gun sentry. Not effective against armored enemies. Unreliable and ends up shooting allies chaotically.
A/MLS-4X Rocket Sentry: I like this sentry but it’s very unreliable and usually ends up killing your teammates.
Eagle Strafing Run: Pops intently and has a predictable path. Not that destructive though.
Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods: a decent quick-fire eagle strike available at lower levels. There are more powerful options available later.
Orbital EMS Strike: this is a very underrated stratagem, but the fact that it requires comboing and coordination is the reason I gave it a C-tier. Works like a charm when you pair it with a 500KG. Suitable for hit-and-run tactics.
Orbital Gatling Barrage: the only reason this isn’t a D-tier is because it unlocks at level 2.
D-tier stratagems:
These are the stratagems that I would never choose unless someone pointed a gun at my head because they simply suck.
E/MG-101 HMG Emplacement: yes, it’s powerful & fun, but who’s going to stand still?
A/MG-43 Machine Gun Sentry: objectively the weakest sentry.
Orbital 120mm HE Barrage: just no.
Orbital 380 HE barrage: I’ve never seen someone fire this without killing a teammate. Super slow and hits completely randomly.
Orbital Precision Strike: most unreliable Helldivers 2 stratagem.
Helldivers 2 stratagems codes (cheat sheet)
Stratagems are a major part of how you play. They’ll eventually become like second nature. Until then, use this cheat sheet. I’ve organized the codes into four major sections:
Offensive stratagems: enable the use of heavy ordnance, firebombs, and airstrikes.
Defensive stratagems: provide turrets, towers, shields, and mines to defend against enemies.
Supply stratagems: deliver defensive drones, utility packs, ammo, and heavy weapons.
Mission stratagems: become available while you are close to a relevant objective.
Here are the input codes and most important details for all the Helldivers 2 stratagems:
Since mission stratagems are very situational, I’ll just list them in a separate table:
These are all the Helldivers 2 stratagem codes. If new stratagems become available, they will be added to the tables and highlighted for quick access.
Orbital strikes | Offensive
Orbital strikes | Offensive
Orbital strikes | Offensive
Orbital strikes | Offensive
Stratagem
Input code
Cooldown
Uses
Orbital Gatling Barrage
→ ↓ ← ↑ ↑
80s
Unlimited
Orbital Airburst Strike
→ → →
120s
Unlimited
Orbital 120MM HE Barrage
→ → ↓ ← → ↓
240s
Unlimited
Orbital 380MM HE Barrage
→ ↓ ↑ ↑ ← ↓ ↓
240s
Unlimited
Orbital Walking Barrage
→ ↓ → ↓ → ↓
240s
Unlimited
Orbital Laser
→ ↓ ↑ → ↓
240s
3
Orbital Rail Cannon Strike
→ ↑ ↓ ↓ →
300s
Unlimited
Orbital Precision Strike
→ → ↑
210s
Unlimited
Orbital Gas Strike
→ → ↓ →
100s
Unlimited
Orbital EMS Strike
→ → ← ↓
75s
Unlimited
Orbital Smoke Strike
→ → ↓ ↑
75s
Unlimited
Eagle strikes | Offensive
Eagle strikes | Offensive
Eagle strikes | Offensive
Eagle strikes | Offensive
Stratagem
Input code
Cooldown
Uses
Eagle Strafing Run
↑ → →
8s
3
Eagle Airstrike
↑ → ↓ →
8s
2
Eagle Cluster Bomb
↑ → ↓ ↓ →
8s
4
Eagle Napalm Airstrike
↑ → ↓ ↑
8s
2
Eagle Smoke Strike
↑ → ↑ ↓
8s
2
Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods
↑ → ↑ ←
8s
2
Eagle 500kg Bomb
↑ → ↓ ↓ ↓
8s
1
Backpacks | Supply Stratagems
Backpacks | Supply Stratagems
Backpacks | Supply Stratagems
Backpacks | Supply Stratagems
Stratagem
Input code
Cooldown
Uses
LIFT-850 Jump Pack
↓ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↑
480s
Unlimited
B-1 Supply Pack
↓ ← ↓ ↑ ↑ ↓
480s
Unlimited
AX/LAS-5 "Guard Dog" Rover
↓ ↑ ← ↑ → →
480s
Unlimited
SH-20 Ballistic Shield Backpack
↓ ← ↓ ↓ ↑ ←
300s
Unlimited
SH-32 Shield Generator Pack
↓ ↑ ← → ← →
480s
Unlimited
AX/AR-23 "Guard Dog"
↓ ↑ ← ↑ → ↓
300s
Unlimited
Weapons | Supply Stratagems
Weapons | Supply Stratagems
Weapons | Supply Stratagems
Weapons | Supply Stratagems
Stratagem
Input code
Cooldown
Uses
MG-43 Machine Gun
↓ ← ↓ ↑ →
480s
Unlimited
APW-1 Anti-Materiel Rifle
↓ ← → ↑ ↓
480s
Unlimited
M-105 Stalwart
↓ ← ↓ ↑ ↑ ←
480s
Unlimited
EAT-17 Expendable Anti-tank
↓ ↓ ← ↑ →
70s
Unlimited
GR-8 Recoilless Rifle
↓ ← → → ←
480s
Unlimited
FLAM-40 Flamethrower
↓ ← ↑ ↓ ↑
480s
Unlimited
AC-8 Autocannon
↓ ← ↓ ↑ ↑ →
480s
Unlimited
MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun
↓ ← ↓ ↓
480s
Unlimited
RS-422 Railgun
↓ → ← ↓ ↑ ← →
480s
Unlimited
FAF-14 SPEAR Launcher
↓ ↓ ↑ ↓ ↓
480s
Unlimited
GL-21 Grenade Launcher
↓ ← ↑ ← ↓
480s
Unlimited
LAS-98 Laser Cannon
↓ ← ↓ ↑ ←
480s
Unlimited
ARC-3 Arc Thrower
↓ → ↓ ↑ ← ←
480s
Unlimited
LAS-99 Quasar Cannon
↓ ↑ ↑ ← ↓ →
480s
Unlimited
EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit
← ↓ → ↑ ← ↓ ↓
600s
2
Defensive stratagems
Defensive stratagems
Defensive stratagems
Defensive stratagems
Stratagem
Input code
Cooldown
Uses
E/MG-101 HMG Emplacement
↓ ↑ ← → → ←
180s
Unlimited
FX-12 Shield Generator Relay
↓ ↓ ← → ← →
90s
Unlimited
A/ARC-3 Tesla Tower
↓ ↑ → ↑ ← →
150s
Unlimited
MD-6 Anti-Personnel Minefield
↓ ← ↑ →
180s
Unlimited
MD-I4 Incendiary Mines
↓ ← ← ↓
180s
Unlimited
A/MG-43 Machine Gun Sentry
↓ ↑ → → ↑
180s
Unlimited
A/G-16 Gatling Sentry
↓ ↑ → ←
180s
Unlimited
A/M-12 Mortar Sentry
↓ ↑ → → ↓
180s
Unlimited
A/AC-8 Autocannon Sentry
↓ ↑ → ↑ ← ↑
180s
Unlimited
A/MLS-4X Rocket Sentry
↓ ↑ → → ←
180s
Unlimited
A/M-23 EMS Mortar Sentry
↓ ↑ → ↓ →
180s
Unlimited
Mission stratagems
Mission stratagems
Mission stratagems
Stratagem
Input code
Cooldown
Reinforce
↓ ↑ → ← ↑
120s
SOS Beacon
↓ ↑ → ↑
N/A
Resupply
↓ ↓ ↑ →
160s
Hellbomb
↓ ↑ ← ↓ ↑ → ↓ ↑
N/A
SSD Delivery
↓ ↓ ↓ ↑ ↑
N/A
Seismic Probe
↑ ↑ ← → ↓ ↓
N/A
Upload Data
← → ↑ ↑ ↑
N/A
Eagle Rearm
↑ ↑ ← ↑ →
120s
SEAF Artillery
→ ↑ ↑ ↓
N/A
Super Earth Flag
↓ ↑ ↓ ↑
N/A
Wrapping up
Thanks for sticking through this rundown of the best Helldivers 2 stratagems. As with any article of this type, these are my PERSONAL opinions. If you don’t agree with them, feel free to let me know in the comments. Also, I hope you find the stratagems useful. I was using cheat sheets a lot when the game was still buggy and my UI kept disappearing completely.
If you have any feedback or an insanely powerful combo you’d like to share, I’d love to know about it. I love the fact that Helldivers keeps every mission fresh by giving players so many tools for diversifying their game style.
I strongly advise you to try out all the Helldivers stratagems, pair them with different armors and weapons, and tailor your loadout to match every mission scenario.
Today we’ll take a closer look at the best BG3 mods, at least in my opinion. For most RPG lovers, this game needs no introduction. But, if you’ve been hiding in a cave for the last few months, sobbing and pleading to the heavens for an amazing new game, Larian Studios has you covered.
For those of you, like me, who already have a few BG3 playthroughs under their belt, picture this: the ability to enhance everything from armor, classes, and character appearance.
♻️ Since I first published this guide, I’ve done three more playthroughs and tested hundreds of mods. I’ve now split the article into several sections by category. The mods in this list are the essentials I recommend for any playthrough (especially the dad bod one!). If you’re looking for something specific, just use the quick links below.
Well, the modders, as usual, have created all of this, and more. Here are a few of the best Baldur’s Gate 3 mods that we used in our playthroughs. They’re gonna put a new coat of paint on the game and make your next run more fun.
How to install BG3 mods
Guys, a word of caution before we get started. You are downloading third-party software, so you should somewhat know what you’re doing.
While we never had problems, at worst you might download malware. At best you will break your game and have to reinstall it again. The responsibility rests entirely with you, should you choose to do this.
Thankfully modding Baldur’s Gate 3 should be pretty straightforward. Usually, it involves downloading the mod as a zip from the page using this launcher to install it. Then, you simply export the list into the game.
⚠️ You should always, and I mean always, read the instructions on the front page of a mod. The best BG3 mods have extensive instructions on how to get them up and running. Information in this article can and will get outdated.
Weapon and armor BG3 mods
Picking out the perfect outfit for adventuring through the Underdark or attending a high-stakes Githyanki soirée? Look no further. These BG3 mods ensure your warrior will turn heads, whether you’re angling for a compliment from your companions or just want to look sharp for that special someone in your party.
Remember, in Baldur’s Gate 3, fashion could very well be your deadliest weapon. Forget about practicality; who cares if that new armor set offers little protection? Your real goal is to win the heart of your latest romance option, or at least make them think twice about that snide comment they were going to make.
This Bahamut of a mod adds around 400 new armor pieces with female characters winning in the amount they can use… sorry boyz and gurls. There are also a few weapons and a nice necklace that let you summon the containers, with all the stuff added by a mod with a nice simple spell that you can use anytime, anywhere.
This mod is a must-have and no wonder it’s one the most downloaded out of all the categories of best BG3 mods.
Have you ever had that one amazing item that drops in Act 3 at the end? You only get a few hours with it, and it makes you a sad cat. With this mod, when you hit the wilderness camp for the first time, you’ll find a box with 90% of the game’s items. This means you can be a happy cat from the beginning.
This mod is a combination of a few armor sets in the game made into completely new awesome-looking armor sets. It’s amazing how this BG3 mod author blended these pieces. They look like they were shipped by the game developers themselves.
The mod author “dicombobulateddisc” has produced a couple of Baldur’s Gate 3 mods. Hi-heels is one of them. They might not be lore friendly. However, this is some high-quality work. After checking the one we picked, you should click on his page and see if there is anything else you like.
Character customization BG3 mods
Ever look at your character and think, “If only I could tweak that nose, or maybe add a scar here to tell a story?” Well, buckle up, buttercup, because the customization train is leaving the station, and you’re on it.
With these BG3 mods, you’re not just playing Baldur’s Gate 3; you’re directing your own fantasy epic, and able to fully transpose yourself into the game if you so wish. Because who doesn’t want to be a straight white human male in a world full of tieflings? Whether you’re into subtle changes or complete overhauls, prepare to meet your dream avatar.
Do you like the hair options in this game ? How about adding around 50 new ones for both males and female characters? People this mod is on the front page for a reason, get it now, you won’t be sorry.
Caption: This character was made by one of our writers with the New Character Creation Presets mod
The only thing I found lacking in Baldur’s Gate 3 character creation was the face options.There are only a few of them and you can’t customize them at all to your liking.This mod fixes that. It brings a SHIT-TON (yes, that is a number, and you can’t convince me otherwise) of new faces for both male and female characters.
Ever wanted to play an orc and not look like a shriveled ball sack when you take off your clothes? This mod has you covered. Simple one for all of you Axe-Wielding Barbarians.
Baldur’s Gate 3 has one cardinal sin: the lack of “transmog”. It’s the big flaw that keeps it at a score of 10 out of 10 instead of 11 out of 10. For those who never played WoW, transmog is the ability to change the look of your gear into another piece of gear, without losing the item stats. This mod has you covered.
No more looking like a clown just so you can be as powerful as possible.
Larian listened to the feedback. They heard that we want to change our character’s appearance in-game. This mod will just enhance that.Now, when you look at the magic mirror, you will be able to change your body type and race. You can even edit origin characters to some extent.
If you don’t rest enough, you might miss some camp events. There’s a point in the game where some events stop showing up.
This mod will put a floating exclamation mark above your main character’s head. It will do this when you have camp events pending. You will never miss another one ever again.
Do I need to explain more? Tired of clicking the mouse to move? This mod lets you use your directional keys to move your character. It also includes improved mouselook and the ability to toggle between jogging and walking. Simple and effective.
This mod expands on camera limits so you can look at this beautiful game from a whole different angle.
Some features in this mod include: override zoom limits, override camera FOV, camera speed modifiers, and much more.
If you want to expand what you can do with the camera in this game this mod is a must.
Wrapping up
So, there we have it, folks— the best BG3 mods (at least according to us) that are sure to spice up your next playthrough. From turning your warrior into a walking fashion statement to reimagining the very essence of your characters, these mods are your tickets to a personalized adventure across the Forgotten Realms.
Have we missed any mods? What are the best Baldur’s Gate 3 mods according to you?
Also, if you haven’t found what you’re looking for, check out our other BG3 mods:
Let’s cut to the chase. You’re here to check out some Diablo 4 barbarian armor sets, and I’m not about to stand in your way with unnecessary fanfare. Picture this: armor so cool, it says, “I’m here to look good and maybe, just maybe, smash a few skulls along the way.” But let’s clear something up—these fancy threads won’t beef up your stats. They’re all about style.
As you wander the Sanctuary, these sets will find their way to you, through random drops. Then, it’s off to the blacksmith, where you’ll break them down not for some game-changing weapon, but for the ultimate in barbarian haute couture. So, yeah, we’re essentially talking about playing dress-up in the middle of an apocalypse. But hey, who says you can’t slay with style?
A quick disclaimer before we jump to the sets:
There are some armor pieces that are not part of sets, so I won’t include them.
After 200 hours of gameplay we still have 2 Wardrobe slots locked so I’m not sure if those are upcoming rogue armors or they are some sort of legendary drop that is impossible to get. Keep that in mind.
That wraps up our dive into the world of Diablo 4 barbarian armor sets. It’s a hefty collection, right? Each design brings something unique to the table, blending style with that unmistakable barbarian bravado.
However, in my zeal to catalog these treasures, I must admit I overlooked one—the hide set. Yep, slipped right by me without a screenshot. So, consider that the elusive piece of the puzzle still out there, alongside a few locked slots that hint at more to come or some exceptionally rare finds.
After hundreds of hours spent galloping through Calradia, we’ve tested dozens of Bannerlord 2 mods, sifting through the endless possibilities to bring you a curated list of the very best.
Our journey wasn’t just about quantity; it was a quest for quality, seeking out mods for Bannerlord 2 that not only enhance gameplay but also provide a more immersive experience with Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.
This article isn’t an exhaustive directory but a showcase of our favourite Bannerlord 2 mods to refresh your experience with the game. Whether you’re a veteran warlord or a newcomer to the fray, you’ll surely find an interesting mod to try out.
Armor & weapon Bannerlord 2 mods
Here we will focus mostly on lore friendly mods that fit into the Bannerlord universe. For more armor mods, check out our total conversion mod list. Among other changes, it includes many fantasy armor options, such as Game of Thrones. Here are the 5 armor and weapon mods for Bannerlord 2 that we liked most.
This mod has an absolutely massive armour and weapon list. It’s designed to fit seamlessly into the existing aesthetic of the vanilla game. The items are fully lore friendly.
The mod author took inspiration from real-life historical armors and weapons. Any gaps in the historical record are filled with low-fantasy concepts. Essentially they match the same style as the vanilla items.
Now here comes the list of items that you will get. (I hope you are ready for this):
This mod isn’t superlore accurate. It features late medieval full plate armour. But we still think it fits well enough into the game (especially if you’re playing Vlandia). Plus the armors in this mod look absolutely amazing.
Here is a short list of some of the armour pieces:
3 bascinet helmet with visor variations
3 full plate helmet variations
2 Italio Norman helmet variations
4 fluted helmet with facemask variations
5 great helm variations
3 winged great helm variations
3 Vlandian helm with visor variations
2 Swadian plated shoulders variations
5 coat of platearmour variations
9 Swadian plate armour variations
5 mail with surcoat variations
4 second great helm variations
chainmail shoulders
2 plate boots variations
2 full helm variations
4 sugarloaf helm variations
3 other plate armour chest variations
3 other plate armour boots variations
3 other plate armour gloves variations
houndskull bascinet helmet
bascinet with a faceplate helmet
3 different plate armour variations
3 plate boots variations
3 gauntlets variations
2 hound skull helmet variations
2 armet variations
7 coat of plates mixed with plate armour variations
This armor is based onBattania culture and fist really well (plus you finally get your horned helmet). The armor has been rigged appropriately to minimize clipping. It ensures proper cloth physics. Additionally, it supports banner colors. It has proper LODs, ensuring that it will not adversely affect performance.
Speaking of smaller armour mods this one gives you a nice set of late milanese plate armour. If you are not a fan of complex Bannerlord 2 mods, or you just want to add more plate armour to your existing list, this might be the one for you.
Currently this mod contains:
Armet Helmet
Milanese Plate Armour
Poleaxe Weapon
Sallet Helmet
Milanese Gauntlets
Painted Sallet Helmet
Milanese Greaves
Fauchard Weapon
Axes
Gameplay and Quality of Life (QoL) Bannerlord 2 mods
In this section we will focus on mods that will improve your gameplay and give you some new features. We will also touch on the systems that are already in the game with some quality of life edits.
This amazing Bannerlord 2 mod will give you detailed character customization options. You can adjust weight, build, and age. You can even modify NPC appearances. It is amazing for those people who want more options in what is a bit of a lacklustre character creator.
By implementing this Bannerlord 2 mod, combat becomes more realistic as the armor values are determined by experimental data. Armored units become more resistant to damage, depending on the weapon used against them, and each weapon type has a different effect on armour.
All units become more defensive, with shielded units using their shields as intended. Projectiles now cause damage based on their kinetic energy, which is determined through simulations based on real-life experimental data. Horse charge damage is now based on physics, and couched lancing is scientifically accurate
Battles last significantly longer due to these changes. Additionally, AI armies use more tactics, and spears are buffed in melee when compared to vanilla. There is an extensive list of changes on the front page of the mod that you can check out yourself, but from personal experience this mod never leaves out load order as it makes battles a lot more interesting.
When this mod is installed in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord it adds complete dismemberment and decapitation to combat.
If the player has the necessary skill, they can remove specific body parts from their enemies. These include the head, arm, hand, leg, and foot. They can use weapons such as axes, swords, or glaives.
The Improved Garrisons mod for Mount & Blade Bannerlord enhances the management of castles and settlements. Upon installation, an Improved Garrison will be available in each of the player’s fiefs.
It offers advanced features like recruitment, garrison training, and guard parties. They are equipped with custom AI to defend the player’s properties.
The mod has been designed with compatibility and convenience in mind. It aims to deliver a balanced experience for players in their Bannerlord playthrough. There is a more extensive list of features that you can check on the mod authors page.
Do you like battling in this game but are not too crazy about managing your own army and deciding what to do next on the big map? Well this mod might be for you as it will let you join an already existing Warband and serve in it like a common soldier. Your lord will direct you where to go and when to fight.
Here are the main features included in this Bannerlord 2 mod:
Random events.
Your own persona retinue.
2 additional combat skills when you join up.
Faster healing rates.
Option to command some of the troops when you reach rank 6.
Option to lure out bandits while serving.
Option to ride out with cavalry to attack the enemies caravans and villages.
Option to participate in tournaments in the towns.
Total conversion Bannerlord 2 mods
These mods completely overhaul the world of Bannerlord 2. Some even transform it into a few of our favorite fantasy franchises. These mods will cover everything from making a whole new map, world building, and creating new armors and weapons. They’ll also add new characters and much more.
If you ever wanted to transform your game into the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos from Game of Thrones we have you covered. This Bannerlord 2 mod will add hundreds of characters and over twenty kingdoms.
The mod includes the Free Folk, who live north of the wall, and the Dothraki of the Great Grass Sea. You can also play as the Starks, Lannisters, and nearly every other faction.
Here are some of the mod’s main features:
Custom map of Westeros and a large part of Essos.
20 new kingdoms added and existing kingdoms converted.
21 new cultures.
Lots of new basic, noble and House troop trees.
Hundreds of custom NPCs from Game of Thrones.
Hundreds of new armors and weapons
Hordes of wights roaming north of the wall and a one v. one encounter with the Night King
All native clans converted and over 100 new ones added
Hundreds of towns, castles and villages added
Giants, Robber Knights, Skagosi, Kingswood Outlaws and 34 custom wanderers
The aim of the Old Realms mod is to completely transform Bannerlord into Warhammer Fantasy. The project is in its early stages and the mod developers are gradually adding new and improved factions to the game.
The current Steam Release version of TOR offers two playable factions. These include the Vampire Counts and several Empire states. It also includes added Vampire visuals for players.
In addition to this, players can enjoy major features like combat magic. It allows them to summon the undead or cast fireballs. They can also place battle cannons. Both these features are available to both players and AI. They are set within a custom-made campaign map.
Did you ever wish you could join your troops in Rome Total War? Or do you just love a period of the Roman Empire? This mod will take a step into the past and overhaul it to look like it is still in the age of antiquity.
Here are the features you can expect from this Bannerlord 2 mod:
Factions:
Rome (Empire)
Dacia
Scythia / Sarmatia
Celts
Carthage
The mod will also feature a new armoury system (including Faction Armor), special bodyguards that you can unlock, new settlement infrastructure and much more
These are just some of the amazing mods that you can find on nexus or steam workshop. We hope some of them hit the spot for you and made you reinstall the game and have a lot more hours of fun.
Conclusion
We’ve handpicked these Bannerlord 2 mods after a lot of testing, just for you. They’re the best of the bunch, making your game cooler and more fun. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Happy modding and see you in Calradia!
AC-8 Autocannon: 
FLAM-40 Flamethrower: 
SH-32 Shield Generator Pack: 
Eagle 500kg Bomb: 
Orbital Rail Cannon Strike: 
Orbital laser: 
APW-1 Anti-Materiel Rifle: 
ARC-3 Arc Thrower: 
EAT-17 Expendable Anti-tank: 
GL-21 Grenade Launcher: 
Quasar cannon: 
GR-8 Recoilless Rifle: 
A/M-23 EMS Mortar Sentry: 
A/M-12 Mortar Sentry: 
A/AC-8 Autocannon Sentry: 
Eagle airstrike: 
Eagle cluster bomb: 
Eagle Napalm Airstrike: blows up everything and burns after impact, making it excellent against bugs.
Orbital Airburst Strike: 
AX/LAS-5 “Guard Dog” Rover: 
SH-20 Ballistic Shield Backpack: very good against automatons, especially destroyers. Requires a specific setup for maximum impact.
B-1 Supply Pack: 
EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit: I strongly recommend this for eradicate, search & destroy, or egg missions (terminids). Not a good choice against automatons.
LIFT-850 Jump Pack: 
LAS-98 Laser Cannon: 
M-105 Stalwart: 
A/ARC-3 Tesla Tower: 
FX-12 Shield Generator Relay: 
Eagle Smoke Strike: 
Orbital Smoke Strike: 
Orbital Gas Strike: 
Orbital Walking Barrage: similar to the 380mm but throws salvos in front of you. Powerful if positioned correctly.
MG-43 Machine Gun: 
MG-206 Machine Gun: quite powerful and combos well with the supply back. Doesn’t have a crosshair in third-person.
AX/AR-23 “Guard Dog”: 
RS-422 Railgun: this was 
FAF-14 SPEAR Launcher: 
MD-6 Anti-Personnel Minefield: 
MD-I4 Incendiary Mines: 
A/G-16 Gatling Sentry: better than the machine gun sentry. Not effective against armored enemies. Unreliable and ends up shooting allies chaotically.
A/MLS-4X Rocket Sentry: 
Eagle Strafing Run: 
Eagle 110MM Rocket Pods: 
Orbital EMS Strike:
Orbital Gatling Barrage: 
E/MG-101 HMG Emplacement
A/MG-43 Machine Gun Sentry: objectively the weakest sentry.
Orbital 120mm HE Barrage: 
Orbital 380 HE barrage
Orbital Precision Strike: 
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