Bannerlord Console Commands

Bannerlord Console Commands give direct control over systems inside Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, allowing rapid testing, save recovery, sandbox tuning, and custom scenarios. This guide focuses on practical command usage, clean syntax, and safe execution paths without filler.

Enabling the Developer Console

The console stays hidden by default. Activation requires a quick configuration edit.

Steps

• Close the game
• Open Documents\Mount and Blade II Bannerlord\Configs
• Edit engine_config.txt
• Change cheat_mode = 0 to cheat_mode = 1
• Save the file
• Launch the game
• Press Alt + ~ to open the console

Notes

• Single-player saves allow console access
• Multiplayer blocks console input
• Typos stop commands from firing

Command Syntax Rules

Console input follows a consistent structure.

Format

• campaign.command_name parameter value

Best Practices

• Type commands in lowercase
• Add spaces exactly as shown
• Run one command per line
• Keep backups of saves

Core Campaign Control Commands

These commands adjust the world state, player resources, and progression pace.

Command	Purpose	Example
campaign.add_gold_to_hero	Adds currency	campaign.add_gold_to_hero 50000
campaign.set_skill_main_hero	Sets skill level	campaign.set_skill_main_hero onehanded 250
campaign.add_attribute_points_to_hero	Adds attributes	campaign.add_attribute_points_to_hero vigor 3
campaign.add_focus_points_to_hero	Adds focus points	campaign.add_focus_points_to_hero riding 5
campaign.set_all_skills_main_hero	Maxes all skills	campaign.set_all_skills_main_hero 300

Character Development Commands

Skill testing, perk checks, and build comparisons stay fast through direct stat control.

Useful Inputs

• campaign.set_level_main_hero 30
• campaign.add_xp_to_hero 100000
• campaign.reset_skills_main_hero

Use Cases

• Trial builds without grinding
• Perk tree verification
• Companion tuning

Party and Army Management

Large-scale testing needs instant troop control.

Troop Handling

• campaign.add_troops imperial_legionary 50
• campaign.add_prisoners battanian_fian 20
• campaign.heal_party

Morale and Size

• campaign.set_party_morale 100
• campaign.set_party_size_limit 500

World Map and Faction Commands

These commands reshape political balance and territorial control.

Command	Action
campaign.declare_war kingdom_aserai kingdom_vlandia	Starts war
campaign.make_peace kingdom_sturgia kingdom_khuzait	Ends war
campaign.give_settlement_to_player town_sargot	Grants settlement
campaign.destroy_kingdom kingdom_northernempire	Removes faction

Settlement and Economy Control

Testing trade routes, prosperity balance, and siege readiness becomes simple.

Settlement Commands

• campaign.set_town_prosperity town_epicrotea 8000
• campaign.set_castle_food castle_varcheg 500
• campaign.add_influence_to_clan 200

Economy Testing Uses

• Market price reactions
• Workshop income checks
• Siege starvation timing

Time and Event Control

Campaign pacing changes instantly through time manipulation.

Commands

• campaign.set_time_speed 5
• campaign.pause_time
• campaign.unpause_time

Applications

• Fast-forward seasonal effects
• Trigger age progression
• Speed test AI decisions

Combat and Battle Commands

Battle scenarios benefit from direct manipulation.

Battle Setup

• campaign.spawn_army empire 300
• campaign.kill_all_enemies
• campaign.heal_main_hero

Testing Goals

• Formation balance
• Weapon damage checks
• AI engagement distance

Companion and Clan Commands

Clan growth and companion behavior adjustments help long campaigns.

Clan Tools

• campaign.add_companion
• campaign.set_clan_tier 6
• campaign.add_influence_to_clan 500

Leadership Testing

• Policy stacking results
• Influence drain rates
• Army cohesion levels

Item and Equipment Commands

Instant gear access speeds build testing.

Command	Result
campaign.add_item_to_hero noble_bow	Adds item
campaign.remove_item_from_hero noble_bow	Removes item
campaign.clear_inventory	Empties inventory

Debug and Fix Commands

Broken quests or stuck states recover quickly.

Recovery Tools

• campaign.complete_active_quest
• campaign.fail_active_quest
• campaign.reset_player_position

Save Safety

• Manual save before execution
• Avoid stacking conflicting commands

Console Command Limitations

• Achievements disable during cheat mode
• Console input affects current save only
• Updates may rename commands
• Spelling accuracy matters

Practical Usage Tips

• Keep a text file with trusted commands
• Run commands in small batches
• Test changes in new saves
• Restart the game after major edits

Common Errors and Fixes

Command Not Found

• Check spelling
• Confirm cheat mode activation

No Effect

• Verify correct campaign context
• Reload save

Crash Risk

• Avoid mass entity spawning
• Space commands between actions

Bannerlord Console Commands provide precision control across skills, economy, factions, and combat systems. Structured usage supports testing, recovery, and creative play without long grind cycles.