Baldur's Gate 3

How To Install Mods In Baldur's Gate 3 (2025)

A full guide on how to download and install mods in Baldur's Gate 3.

How To Install Mods In Baldur's Gate 3 (2025)

A guide on how to install mods in Baldur's Gate 3. This guide mostly focuses on the Steam version, but most steps should work with GOG and other versions. There are also instructions on how to use the BG3 Mod Launcher.

Modding Baldur's Gate 3 can add new spells, companions, visual overhauls, or even QoL improvements.

WARNING - Modding is only officially supported in Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 4 and later. Mods can break your game after updates, so be sure to always back up your saves before installing anything!

Table of Contents

Requirements

  • Baldur's Gate 3 installed onto your PC.
  • 7-Zip or a program similar to extract compressed files and archives.
  • A basic understanding of navigating folders on Windows and copying/pasting folders and files.
  • An Internet connection.

Installing BG3 Mod Manager

The Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Manager is the easiest way to manage mods.

  1. Download BG3 Mod Manager from GitHub here.

  2. Extract the ZIP file using a program like 7-Zip and then run BG3ModManager.exe.

WARNING - Make sure you launch the game at least once beforehand so the necessary folders get generated.

Downloading Mods

The most popular website to download BG3 mods from is Nexus Mods. The following steps goes over the process of downloading mods.

  1. Go to Nexus Mods - Baldur's Gate 3.
  2. Pick and choose which mods you'd like to download.
    • Most mods come in a .pak format.
    • Some mods may include additional steps or dependencies. Read their descriptions carefully!

NOTE - Mods like Party Limit Begone, Customizer's Compendium, and Tav's Hair Salon are popular beginner mods.

Locating the Mods Folder

You'll now want to locate the folder to place the mod files in.

On Windows, this is typically the following path.

%LocalAppData%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods

NOTE - You can paste that path directly into File Explorer's address bar.
NOTE - If the Mods folder doesn't exist, create it manually.

Add Mods to the Manager

Next, you'll want to add the downloaded mods to the mod manager.

  1. Move the downloaded .pak files into the Mods folder.
  2. Open the BG3ModManager.exe executable file.
  3. On the left, you'll see the available mods. Drag them into the Active Mods column on the right.
  4. Click the Save Load Order button (the disk icon in the top-left).
  5. Lastly, click Export Order to Game (the gear icon next to it).

This creates or updates the modsettings.lsx file that tells the game which mods to load.

Launch the Game & Test

You can now launch Baldur's Gate 3 normally via Steam or GOG. If everything is set up correctly, your mods should be active.

If a mod isn't working, make sure to check the following.

  • Double-check if it requires other dependencies.
  • Make sure your mod manager exported the order properly.
  • Some mods may require new saves to take effect.

Uninstalling Mods

If you no longer want to have a mod installed or a mod is causing issues, you can remove the mod using the following steps.

  1. Remove the .pak file from the Mods folder.
  2. Remove it from the Active Mods list in BG3 Mod Manager.
  3. Re-export your load order.

WARNING - Some mods may leave behind changes in your save file. For a clean uninstall, use a save from before the mod was installed.

Fix Load Order Issues (Optional)

Some mods require being loaded before or after others.

  • You can manually rearrange mods in the BG3 Mod Manager.
  • If you experience crashes or mods not loading, try disabling mods one by one to isolate the issue.

Notes & Tips

  • Always back up your saves before modding.
  • Some mods may break after major updates to the game.
  • Whenever you're having an issue, check the mod's comments to see if others are having the same issue and if they've provided a potential fix.

Notes for GOG & Non-Steam Versions

  • The install path and Mod Manager usage are the same.
  • You still need to launch the game at least once so the Larian Studios folder is generated.

Conclusion

You should have a basic understanding of how to download, install, and manage mods in Baldur's Gate 3.

Whether you're tweaking visuals or changing gameplay mechanics, mods can make your BG3 experience even more enjoyable. Just be careful, and always read the mod pages for extra instructions or updates!

See Also

This guide is a work-in-progress and will be updated over time. If you have any feedback, feel free to reach out!

Happy modding!