Baldur’s Gate 3 is hailed as the best PC game ever, but mods can make it even better. They will improve the graphics, increase the number of outfits, improve the optimization and add completely new content. In this top we have collected dozens of the best Baldur’s Gate 3 mods for you to enjoy the game to the fullest.
How to install mods on Baldur’s Gate 3
Mods are installed manually or through the mod manager. We recommend the second option, because with its help you can not only install extensions and custom add-ons, but also manage them – disable and re-enable them if necessary. However, not all mods support work through the manager. For example, the Party Limit Begone mod, which allows you to increase the number of companions in a team, can only be activated by manually moving the files to the game folder. In the description you will find all necessary installation information.
The algorithm is as follows:
- Download and extract the archive with the mod manager. It is also advisable to install this patch as it is required for some mods.
- Download the mods you need, extract the archives and copy them to the folder “C:UsersusernameAppDataLocalLarian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3Mods”.
- Launch the mod manager.
- Open the settings with the keys Ctrl+P and indicate where the game is located. In the window Executable path for the game must be specified “C:SteamLibrarysteamappscommonBaldurs Gate 3binbg3.exe” without quotation marks, but in Game data path — “C: SteamLibrarysteamappscommonBaldurs Gate 3Data”. If Steam is installed on a different drive, specify it.
- Note the tab Inactive mods. There are all installed changes. Those you want to activate must be moved to the said field Active mods.
- Launch Baldur’s Gate 3.
Remark: in the column Profile value must be selected by your manager Public.
If the mod is only installed manually, we will mention it in the description.
The mod is not installed, the game crashes after installing the mod – what should I do?
It is recommended to use Mod Fixer. It fixes most of the bugs that occur after enabling a few mods. In addition, this tool is required to run the mods created for the early version of the game. The utility must be downloaded and copied to the folder “C:UsersusernameAppDataLocalLarian StudiosBaldur’s Gate 3Mods”. Do not try to run the application through the mod manager!
If the mod won’t start or the game crashes, disable it in the mod manager and try to install it manually. First you need to make a backup copy of the replaced files.
Candlekeep Reshade – graphics enhancement with Reshade technology
- Installation: manually;
- Patch: not required.
A simple yet effective way to make the game look better using new textures. At the same time, the visual style of Baldur’s Gate 3 remains the same.
- Download shadow again.
- Run the downloaded file and select bg3.exe or bg3_dx11.exe depending on whether you are using Vulcan or DirectX 11.
- Download the archive with the mod.
- Move it to a folder “C:SteamLibrarysteamappscommonBaldurs Gate 3bin”.
- Start the game, wait for the shaders to be configured and press the Home button.
- Click the icon that corresponds to your graphics mod. In our case, Candlekeep Reshade.
Gleaming Sun Reshade – contrast photo
- Installation: manually;
- Patch: not required.
This mod will not only improve the graphics, but also give the game’s look more contrast. Sunny areas become bright and shadows become almost black. Instructions for installing the mod can be found above. Only when choosing a shader pack you don’t need Candlekeep Reshade, but Gleaming Sun Reshade.
Darker Reshade – dark color scheme
- Installation: manually;
- Patch: not required.
This mod, based on ReShade technology, allows you to darken the game. Thanks to the new color scheme, Baldur’s Gate 3, at least outwardly, will resemble dark fantasy. If you are a fan of this genre, take note.
The real Baldur’s Gate 3 experience Reshade – realistic graphics
- Installation manual;
- Patch: Not Required.
The goal of the author of this modification is to make the image of Baldur’s Gate as natural and realistic as possible. First of all, the lighting was redesigned – it creates the effect of full-fledged photorealism. Instructions for installing the mod can be found above.
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Different heads for your character – improved faces for characters
- Installation: automatic;
- Patch: Not Required.
This mod changes the faces of NPCs to more detailed ones. In addition, new unique skins for NPCs will appear in the game.
DLSS update – game performance improvement
- Installation: manually;
- Patch: not required.
A simple modification that will help those who experience frame rate problems in Baldur’s Gate 3. The modification significantly improves performance, making the game more comfortable.
- Download the archive containing the change and extract it.
- Copy files to a folder “C:SteamLibrarysteamappscommonBaldurs Gate 3bin” with replacement.
- Launch the game.
It is recommended that you back up the folder first. bin.
Source: VG Times