Modding:Creating mods

Modding index

General Tutorials

• Creating your Meta.lsx
• Unpacking and Converting Files
• Dependencies
• Packaging Mods for install
• Working with LSX files ( example with Progressions.lsx )
• Custom Polymorphing
• Padme4000's tutorials
  • Creating Hairs Post Patch 9
  • Joining Different Meshes Into One
• Custom Dye Mod Guide by AstralSprout

Mesh-Related Tutorials

• Fixing neck seams
• Fixing UV errors
• Fixing bone errors
• Head Conversion
• Adding new Hairs to Character Creation
• Making Custom Armor - Part 1
• Custom Hair Highlight/Ombre
• Learning Blender
• Donut Tutorial
  • This is not directly BG3-related, but is a great stepping stone into using Blender and working with meshes.
• Learn Shape Keys In Under 5 Mins
• Fix your SHAPE KEYS! - Blender 2.8 tutorial by Danny Mac 3D

Texture-Related Tutorials

• Texture Formatting
• Making Custom Armor - Part 2
• How to add texture to a 3D model using Blender, an iPad, and UV Mapping

Scripting

• Getting Started with Scripting

Tools

• Lslib
• BG3 Multi-Tool
• BG3 Mini tool
• BG3 Creator's Cauldron
• Volnos Texture Toolbox - BG3 texture tools for blender

• Dice Sprite Generator

Blender Plugins

• Mesh import/export plugin
• Padme’s Addons
  • Includes addons for Head Export Order, Easy LOD Creation, Normal Map Transfer, Quick UV Buttons and Reset Transforms.
• Armature Plugin
• Outfit Builder

References

Baldur’s Gate 3 has a LOT of files. It can be very difficult to find the specific asset you’re looking for. The pages in this section should help you find the files you’re looking for as you’re modding!

• Bg3 CC Modding Library put together by Weeviljester
• Asset Prefix References
• Hiding skin/outfit parts: Vertex Color Mask Slots
• Hair/Beard Meshes
• Head Models
• Face and Body Textures
• Colour Maps

Code Snippets

• Race UUIDs
• Interactable Item UUIDs
• All items UUIDs
• Enemy types

Sample Mods

One of the most helpful things you can do when you’re starting out with modding, is to take a look at sample mods that actually work. Here are a collection of Sample Mods designed to help you create a finished product.

• Padme's BG3 Tutorials and Modding Resources
  • Includes Eye Color Template, Hair Color Template, New Head Template, Tattoo and Makeup Template, and Localization Template.
• Sample 3D Edited Equipment Mod
• Sample Magic Ring Mod
• Sample Equipment Mod
• Add Scars to Your Character
• Dye Template as Optional File
• Custom Race Template
• Hair Template
• Kay's CC Icon Template

Other Resources

• UUID Generator
• Making armour icons
• Custom Backdrops for Character Creation and Level Up
• Materialize

Colour

• Colouring cheat sheet
• ColourMath Colour Converter Use sRGB 0-1 for the vec3 value.
• RGB Color Picker

Folder Structure

• Mod Name (root folder)
  • Generated
    • Public
      • Mod Name
        • [PAK]_Mod_Name <- models and textures
  • Localization
    • Language <- usually English
      • Mod_Name.xml <- text for items and spells
  • Mods
    • Mod Name
      • meta.lsx <- Created manually or automatically with the BG3 Mini Tool
  • Public <- use one of the Sample Mods above as a template for this folder
    • Game <- icons and other UI elements
    • Mod Name <- mod files in plain-text or XML

Example meta.lsx

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<save>
    <version major="4" minor="0" revision="8" build="612"/>
    <region id="Config">
        <node id="root">
            <children>
                <node id="Dependencies"/>
                <node id="ModuleInfo">
                    <attribute id="Author" type="LSString" value="AUTHOR NAME HERE"/>
                    <attribute id="CharacterCreationLevelName" type="FixedString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="Description" type="LSString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="Folder" type="LSString" value="MOD FOLDER NAME HERE"/>
                    <attribute id="LobbyLevelName" type="FixedString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="MD5" type="LSString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="MainMenuBackgroundVideo" type="FixedString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="MenuLevelName" type="FixedString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="Name" type="LSString" value="MOD NAME HERE"/>
                    <attribute id="NumPlayers" type="uint8" value="4"/>
                    <attribute id="PhotoBooth" type="FixedString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="StartupLevelName" type="FixedString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="Tags" type="LSString" value=""/>
                    <attribute id="Type" type="FixedString" value="Add-on"/>
                    <attribute id="UUID" type="FixedString" value="UUID HERE"/>
                    <attribute id="Version64" type="int64" value="36029237253119790"/>
                    <children>
                        <node id="PublishVersion">
                            <attribute id="Version64" type="int64" value="36028797018963968"/>
                        </node>
                        <node id="TargetModes">
                            <children>
                                <node id="Target">
                                    <attribute id="Object" type="FixedString" value="Story"/>
                                </node>
                            </children>
                        </node>
                    </children>
                </node>
            </children>
        </node>
    </region>
</save>

Gallery

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  Collada/DAE export settings for Blender 2.79b

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  Collada/DAE export settings for Blender 2.93

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  DDS export settings for GnuIMP 2.10

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  Export settings for Blender 2.79b with LaughingLeader's GR2 Export Plugin (1)

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  Export settings for Blender 2.79b with LaughingLeader's GR2 Export Plugin (2)

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  Export settings for Blender 2.79b with LaughingLeader's GR2 Export Plugin (3)