The PC gaming modding community remains active for new games, including both AAA and indie titles, and Baldur’s Gate 3 is no different. Here are our top 15 picks for best mods for Baldur’s Gate 3.
Best 15 Mods to Try Out in Baldur’s Gate 3
It was extremely hard to make this short selection of mods for BG3, given that there are so many of them to choose from. However, the hardest of choices require the strongest of wills. We’ll show you a little bit of everything:
- Quality of Life mods.
- Customization mods.
- Game Mechanic mods.
1. Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Fixer
Nexus Mods Mod Fixer Download Page
This mod has pretty much earned the “essential” label in the eyes of many BG3 modders. It’s there to fix mod-related stuff for you.
2. ImprovedUI ReleaseReady
Nexus Mods ImprovedUI ReleaseReady Download Page
If you are one of those players who does not like the default interface (UI), feel free to try out ImprovedUI ReleaseReady. On the download page, there is a video preview, which should help you decide if it’s the right mod for you.
3. Achievement Enabler
Nexus Mods Achievement Enabler Download Page
If you want to earn achievements while your mods are on, this might be a helpful tool. Works for both Steam and GOG!
4. Party Limit Begone
Nexus Mods Party Limit Begone Download Page
This mod will increase your party limit to 16 and the multiplayer limit to 8 players. The question of max party members limit increase has been ever-present in the BG3 community, and the answer is currently available.
5. Lone Wolf
Nexus Mods Lone Wolf Download Page
On the other hand, if you want to play with one character only, there is a Lone Wolf mod for you.
6. WASD Character Movement
Nexus Mods WASD Character Movement Download Page
If you do not want to point-and-click and want to immerse yourself more by being able to move your character with WASD keys on your keyboard, try out this mod.
7. Highlight Everything
Nexus Mods Highlight Everything Download Page
This mod allows you to have everything you can interact with highlighted with the press of the ALT key instead of just some things shown by the stock/vanilla game.
8. Fast XP
Nexus Mods Fast XP Download Page
If you are leveling too slowly and want to speed things up, the Fast XP mod is the mod for you.
9. Carry Weight Increased
Nexus Mods Carry Weight Increased Download Page
Because nobody likes to be over-encumbered.
10. Vemperen’s Other Heads
Nexus Mods Vemperen’s Other Heads Download Page
If you want more customization possibilities for the “heads” of your characters, check out this mod.
11. Vessnelle’s Hair Collection
Nexus Mods Vessnelle’s Hair Collection Download Page
Do you want more hairstyles for your characters? Vessnelle’s Hair Collection might be just the mod for you.
12. Tav’s Hair Salon
Nexus Mods Tav’s Hair Salon Download Page
If these didn’t cut it (pun intended), try out Tav’s Hair Salon!
13. Customizer’s Compendium
Nexus Mods Customizer’s Compendium Download Page
This is one of the most popular customization mods and one of the oldest for BG3 overall.
14. Transmog Enhanced
Nexus Mods Transmog Enhanced Download Page
This article would not have been complete if equipment transmogs had not been mentioned. With Transmog Enhanced, you can alter the visuals of your item.
15. Fantastical Multiverse
Nexus Mods Transmog Enhanced Download Page
We will finish this list off with a bang. Fantastical Multiverse grants over 50 new races.
How to Install Mods in BG3
Modding BG3 can be a daunting task at first, but it’s easier than you think. First things first, you’ll need to download a few essential mods first. Make sure to follow the instructions for each:
Make sure to place all of these manually without the use of a mod manager. Once you have the first three essential mods loaded in, then you can use a mod manager to load other mods. We recommend using the website Nexus Mods to download and install mods. Make sure the mods are updated to the current game version before using any of them.
Check out how to toggle non-lethal attacks in BG3 if you are unfamiliar with the mechanic, which might be useful in some situations.
Published: Jan 12, 2024 03:12 pm