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== Welcome ==
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If you've found this guide helpful, please consider linking back to it from your mod pages (Nexus, Steam Workshop, etc...)
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<code><nowiki>https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Modding_the_Game</nowiki></code>
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== Guides ==
 
* [[Guide:Creating Mods|Creating Mods]]
This is BG3Wiki's ''Modding resources'' hub. They can be easily linked to with the following address:
* [[Guide:Packaging Mods|Packaging Mods]]
<div style="text-align: center;">{{InfoBlob|<nowiki>https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Modding:Modding_resources</nowiki>}}</div>
* [[Guide:Installing Mods|Installing Mods]]
 
You can find Larians Modding resources in their [https://larian.club/Patch7 Patch 7] rundown and on their [https://baldursgate3.game/news/community-update-29-playing-with-mods_124 Community Update #29 - Playing With Mods].
== Creating mods ==
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]]
 
== 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
**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]
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3 Nexus Mods] (most popular)
* [https://baldurs-gate-3.thunderstore.io Thunderstore]
* [https://baldurs-gate-3.thunderstore.io Thunderstore]
* Steam Workshop (soon)
* [https://www.curseforge.com/baldurs-gate-3 Curse Forge]
== Required Tools ==
 
* LSLIB by Norbyte
** Install [https://github.com/Norbyte/lslib/releases/tag/v1.15.13 1.15.13] first, then install whichever is the [https://github.com/Norbyte/lslib/releases LATEST] release
* [OPTIONAL] Modders Multitool by ShinyHobo
** Install [https://github.com/ShinyHobo/BG3-Modders-Multitool/releases LATEST] release
*[OPTIONAL] BG3 Mini Tool by Padme4000
**Install [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/502?tab=files LATEST] main file
*A text editor, some of these may be cross-platform
**Windows: [https://code.visualstudio.com VS Code], [https://notepad-plus-plus.org Notepad++], [https://brackets.io Brackets], [https://atom-community.github.io Atom Community]
**Mac: [https://espressoapp.com Espresso], [https://www.barebones.com BBedit]
**Linux: [https://apps.kde.org/en-gb/kwrite/ KWrite], [https://apps.kde.org/en-gb/kate/ Kate], [https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Gedit Gedit], [https://vscodium.com VS Codium]
Linux users also need the latest version of [https://wiki.winehq.org/Download WINE] installed. Install it with the package manager in your chosen distro via an app store or with the CLI.
=== Free Tools ===
==== Blender ====
* [https://www.blender.org/download/ LATEST] version from Blender.org or Steam
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/346?tab=files Padme's Blender Addons]
* [https://github.com/Norbyte/dos2de_collada_exporter BG3/DOS2 Collada Exporter for Blender 3.6]
* [https://mmemoli.gumroad.com/l/tOKEh Mesh Data Transfer for Blender] (with video!)
* [https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/464 BG3 Armature Tools for Blender]
==== GnuIMP ====
* [https://www.gimp.org/downloads/ LATEST] version
* [https://code.google.com/archive/p/gimp-dds/ DDS Plugin]
==== Noesis ====
* [https://richwhitehouse.com/index.php?content=inc_projects.php&showproject=91 LATEST] version
To convert <code>.DAE</code> to <code>.FBX</code>.
=== Paid Tools ===
==== Photoshop ====
* [https://www.adobe.com/ca/products/photoshop.html LATEST] version or any version the DDS plugin(s) support
* DDS Plugin (choose only ONE)
** [https://gametechdev.github.io/Intel-Texture-Works-Plugin/ Intel® Texture Works Plugin for Photoshop]
** [https://github.com/fnordware/AdobeDDS AdobeDDS]
** [https://developer.nvidia.com/nvidia-texture-tools-exporter NVIDIA Texture Tools Exporter]
*[https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/504 BG3 Normal Map Photoshop Action]
==== Substance Painter ====
* [https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/3d-ar.html LATEST] version or purchase on Steam
* [https://nb-stor.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bg3/Tiefling.zip Shader starter by Norbyte]
* [https://substance3d.adobe.com/magazine/bringing-life-to-legends-character-art-in-baldurs-gate-3/ Article on Larian's process]
== Paths ==
== Paths ==
=== Windows ===
=== Windows ===
==== Profiles ====
* Profiles: {{InfoBlob|%LocalAppdata%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public}}
AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public
* Mods (.PAK files): {{InfoBlob|%LocalAppdata%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods}}
==== Mods ====
* Mods (loose files): {{InfoBlob|<path to game installation>\Baldur's Gate 3\Data}}
AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods
* Tools (script extender, native mod loader): {{InfoBlob|<path to game installation>\Baldur's Gate 3\bin}}
 
=== Mac ===
=== Mac ===
==== Profiles ====
* Profiles: {{InfoBlob|User/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public}}
User/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public
* Mods: {{InfoBlob|User/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods}}
==== Mods ====
 
User/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods
=== Linux ===
=== Linux ===
==== Profiles ====
* Profiles: {{InfoBlob|SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public}}
SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public
* Mods: {{InfoBlob|SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods}}
==== Mods ====
 
SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods
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== Graphics ==
Use these graphics on your mod pages! Images were created by [https://www.nexusmods.com/users/52670436?tab=user+files&BH=0 AlanaSP] and originally shared in Larian's Discord server.
[[File:BG3MM.png|alt=compatible with bg3mm|center|thumb]]
[[File:Vortex.png|alt=compatible with vortex|center|thumb]]
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Latest revision as of 21:48, 13 November 2024

bg3.wiki modding
Modding homepage
Modding resources - Meshes, Models, Tools, etc.
Armor/Clothing Texture Maps
Body Models
Custom polymorph
Dependencies
Face and body textures
Fixing bone errors
Fixing neck seams
Fixing UV errors
Getting Started with BG3 Modding
Hair Meshes
Head Models
Mod troubleshooting
Modding class icons
NPC Head Models
Tiefling Horn Models
Non-VT Shaders
Race UUID
Sample Templates
Texture formatting
Tools
TreasureTables References
Tutorials
VertexColorMaskSlots
Working with LSX files
Modding guides
BG3 Mini Tool
Blender Export Settings
Code Snippets
Coding An Item
Compatibility Framework
Creating a custom cloth collider
Creating and Exporting Meshes in Blender
Creating Item Icons
Creating meta.lsx
Creating mods
Editing a Character Creation Preset
Editing Equipment.txt
Hotloading
How To Find A Virtual Texture
Installing mods
Localization
Modding resources
Packaging mods
Texture formatting
Understanding Mod Folder Structure
Unpacking and converting files
Working with LSX files
Hair modding
Creating Custom Hair with Hair Tool
Creating hair merged.lsf with custom texture
Creating Hair Mods
Creating meta.lsx
Custom Hair Highlights
Hair Meshes
Hair Mod File Setup
Hair Mod Mesh Setup
Head modding
Creating meta.lsx
Face and body textures
Fixing neck seams
Head Modding
Head Models
Head Troubleshooting
NPC Head Models
Item modding - Armours, Outfits, Weapons etc.
Armor/Clothing Texture Maps
Coding An Item
Creating and Exporting Meshes in Blender
Creating Armor Mods
Creating Item Icons
Creating meta.lsx
Creating Outfit Textures
Fixing bone errors
How To Find A Virtual Texture
Texture formatting
TreasureTables References
Use Outfit Builder To Refit Outfits
VertexColorMaskSlots
Race/class modding
Creating Race Mods
Editing a Character Creation Preset

This is BG3Wiki's Modding resources hub. They can be easily linked to with the following address:

https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Modding:Modding_resources

You can find Larians Modding resources in their Patch 7 rundown and on their Community Update #29 - Playing With Mods.

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
  • 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]

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
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