How to Install Mods in Baldur’s Gate 3 (Guide)

Aug. 16, 2023

Thankfully, as per anofficial post, Larian Studios is okay with players tinkering with Baldur’s Gate 3 and installing mods. They encourage it and plan to make official mod tools available soon. They are currently not available at launch. But that’s not stopping modders from making some of thebest Baldur’s Gate 3 modsavailable to players right now.

Before we proceed, remember that your Steam achievements will be disabled if you play with mods enabled. Hence, if you like achievement hunting, we suggest not installing mods or removing them. Also, we recommend backing up your game files in case the installation process goes south, and you need your progress back.

Remember to Back Up Game Files Before Modding

With the basics out of the way, the first method to mod BG3 is through the Vortex mod manager to safely mod and arrange the game files. Here’s how you can install Vortex and use it:

Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Manager (made by LaughingLeader) provides a one-step solution for modding and arranging the mod load order for the game. Additionally, it makes it an intuitive experience for users to install and enjoy mods in-game. To use the process, follow the steps below:

This should ensure your Baldur’s Gate 3 game allows modding as much as possible. Keep in mind that reading the mod-file instructions is essential before you proceed. This will ensure that your game runs without any problems. If you stumble across any issues with the game, such asthe BG3 can’t save bug, delete the mods, uninstall the mod manager, and the game. Then, replace the game files with fresh backup files. That should save you time reinstalling a clean copy of Baldur’s Gate 3.

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