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Welcome
If you've found this guide helpful, please consider linking back to it from your mod pages (Nexus, Steam Workshop, etc...)
https://bg3.wiki/wiki/Modding_the_Game
Guides
Modding Sites
- Nexus Mods
- Thunderstore
- Steam Workshop (soon)
Required Tools
- LSLIB by Norbyte
- [OPTIONAL] Modders Multitool by ShinyHobo
- Install LATEST release
- [OPTIONAL] BG3 Mini Tool by Padme4000
- Install LATEST main file
- A text editor, some of these may be cross-platform
Linux users also need the latest version of WINE installed. Install it with the package manager in your chosen distro via an app store or with the CLI.
Free Tools
Blender
- LATEST version from Blender.org or Steam
- Padme's Blender Addons
- BG3/DOS2 Collada Exporter for Blender 3.6
- Mesh Data Transfer for Blender (with video!)
- BG3 Armature Tools for Blender
- Skin Shader starter by Norbyte
GnuIMP
- LATEST version
- DDS Plugin
Noesis
- LATEST version
To convert .DAE to .FBX.
Paid Tools
Photoshop
- LATEST version or any version the DDS plugin(s) support
- DDS Plugin (choose only ONE)
- BG3 Normal Map Photoshop Action
Substance Painter
- LATEST version or purchase on Steam
- Article on Larian's process
Paths
Windows
Profiles
AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public
Mods
AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods
Mac
Profiles
User/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/PlayerProfiles/Public
Mods
User/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods
Linux
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
Graphics
Use these graphics on your mod pages! Images were created by AlanaSP and originally shared in Larian's Discord server.
