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This is BG3Wiki's ''Modding resources'' hub. They can be easily linked to with the following address: | This is BG3Wiki's ''Modding resources'' hub. They can be easily linked to with the following address: | ||
== | == Creating mods == | ||
Want to create mods? Check out the [[Modding:Creating mods|mod creation homepage]]! | Want to create mods? Check out the [[Modding:Creating mods|mod creation homepage]]! | ||
== | == Installing mods == | ||
Need help installing mods? Check out the [[Modding:Installing mods|mod installation and troubleshooting homepage]] | Need help installing mods? Check out the [[Modding:Installing mods|mod installation and troubleshooting homepage]] | ||
== Tools == | |||
You’re gonna need some tools in order to start modding. Make sure you download the following, as they’re basically mandatory for modding: | |||
* [https://github.com/ShinyHobo/BG3-Modders-Multitool BG3 Multitool] by ShinyHobo | |||
[https://www. | **The multitool is an awesome tool that provides several important functions, chief among them the ability to search the game files, and to pack your mod into a format ready to be imported into BG3MM. | ||
* [https://github.com/Norbyte/lslib Lslib] by Norbyte | |||
** Lslib allows you to convert files between editable formats and game-ready formats. See [[Modding:Unpacking and converting files]] for more details. | |||
* [https://github.com/Norbyte/bg3se ScriptExtender] by Norbyte | |||
** The Script Extender adds Lua/Osiris scripting support to the game. | |||
*[https://www.blender.org/download/lts/3-6/ Blender] (version 3.6 recommended) | |||
**This is needed only if you plan to do any kind of mesh editing (hair, heads, clothes, weapons, etc.) | |||
**[https://github.com/Norbyte/dos2de_collada_exporter Collada/GR2 import/export Blender plugin] by Norbyte | |||
***For importing/exporting .GR2 files, which BG3 uses | |||
* [https://github.com/LaughingLeader/BG3ModManager BG3 ModManager (BG3MM)] by LaughingLeader | |||
** A portable mod manager for BG3 | |||
== Modding Sites == | == Modding Sites == | ||
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3 Nexus Mods] (most popular) | * [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3 Nexus Mods] (most popular) | ||
* [https://baldurs-gate-3.thunderstore.io Thunderstore] | * [https://baldurs-gate-3.thunderstore.io Thunderstore] | ||
* [https://www.curseforge.com/baldurs-gate-3 Curse Forge] | * [https://www.curseforge.com/baldurs-gate-3 Curse Forge] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:12, 6 September 2024
 | This page is a modding page, and follows its own rules and standards separate from the rest of the wiki. |
https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Modding:Modding_resources
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| Modding homepage |
| Modding resources - Meshes, Models, Tools, etc. |
| Modding guides |
| Hair modding |
| Head modding |
| Item modding - Armours, Outfits, Weapons etc. |
| Race/class modding |
This is BG3Wiki's Modding resources hub. They can be easily linked to with the following address:
Creating mods[edit | edit source]
Want to create mods? Check out the mod creation homepage!
Installing mods[edit | edit source]
Need help installing mods? Check out the mod installation and troubleshooting homepage
Tools[edit | edit source]
You’re gonna need some tools in order to start modding. Make sure you download the following, as they’re basically mandatory for modding:
- BG3 Multitool by ShinyHobo
- The multitool is an awesome tool that provides several important functions, chief among them the ability to search the game files, and to pack your mod into a format ready to be imported into BG3MM.
- Lslib by Norbyte
- Lslib allows you to convert files between editable formats and game-ready formats. See Modding:Unpacking and converting files for more details.
- ScriptExtender by Norbyte
- The Script Extender adds Lua/Osiris scripting support to the game.
- Blender (version 3.6 recommended)
- This is needed only if you plan to do any kind of mesh editing (hair, heads, clothes, weapons, etc.)
- Collada/GR2 import/export Blender plugin by Norbyte
- For importing/exporting .GR2 files, which BG3 uses
- BG3 ModManager (BG3MM) by LaughingLeader
- A portable mod manager for BG3
Modding Sites[edit | edit source]
- Nexus Mods (most popular)
- Thunderstore
- Curse Forge
Paths[edit | edit source]
Windows[edit | edit source]
- Profiles: %LocalAppdata%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public
- Mods (.PAK files): %LocalAppdata%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods
- Mods (loose files): <path to game installation>\Baldur's Gate 3\Data
- Tools (script extender, native mod loader): <path to game installation>\Baldur's Gate 3\bin
Mac[edit | edit source]
- Profiles: User/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public
- Mods: User/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods
Linux[edit | edit source]
- Profiles: SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public
- Mods: SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods