How to install Baldur’s Gate 3 mods

You might be wondering how to install mods in Baldur’s Gate 3, which we’re going to go over right now.

Now that the game has released, players are already keen to get the best Baldur’s Gate 3 mods installed. With options ranging from the Basket Full of Equipment mod, to the playable Mindflayer mod, there’s a huge range of options for you to customise your game with.

Thankfully, support for Baldur’s Gate 3 mods is pretty extensive, much of this is thanks to Larian (the game developers) having stated their open support for the modding community. In light of this, and the extensive early access period, we’re already seeing BG3 mods on the internet.

How to install mods in Baldur’s Gate 3

Installing mods in the game is a fairly straightforward process. Just keep track of the file directory your game is installed in.

• Download a mod file from Nexus Mods.
• Copy the .pak files into the Documents\Larian Studios\Baldur’s Gate 3\mods folder.
• Edit the modsettings.lsx file based on the instructions of the mod. (Found in the Player Profiles folder under Baldur’s Gate 3).
• Back up the file before you do this

While it’s pretty easy to install individual mods, there’s another solution being served.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Manager

One of the best solutions for installing and monitoring your mods is the Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Manager. this particular bit of software is used to act as a visual interface which collects all of the mods you have installed, while also giving you a useful way to install them.

You can head on over to Nexus Mods where you’ll be able to download and install the Mod Manager. Using it is fairly simple as it’s a basic drag and drop system.