The 33 Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Mods [2026]

Since its launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 has become the benchmark for isometric RPGs. It offers a lot of freedom, a deeply woven narrative, and hundreds of hours’ worth of content. Naturally, several modifications and improvements can be made to add depth to this world, whether it’s fixing existing elements or crafting new ways of playing the game. 

In this guide, we’ll take a look at the Best Baldur’s Gate 3 mods that significantly enhance your adventure. These mods can help you expand the existing subclasses, spells, and items, or even add mechanical improvements to how the game works on your system. For each mod, we’ll break down exactly what it does.

Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Mods at a Glance

Mod	Category	Description
ImprovedUI	Quality of Life/UI	Cleans up the user interface and is required by many other mods to function properly.
Achievement Enabler	Quality of Life/UI	Re-enables Steam and GOG achievements, which are usually disabled when mods are active.
Origin Dialogue Tags	Quality of Life/UI	Adds the ability to give your custom character Origin-based dialogue tags.
Camp Event Notifications	Quality of Life/UI	Adds a clear exclamation point icon over your character’s head for better navigation.
Native Camera Tweaks	Quality of Life/UI	Unlocks the in-game camera, which allows for free-cam controls, a closer third-person angle, and better zoom.
Show Approval Ratings in Dialogue	Quality of Life/UI	Displays approval or disapproval changes for companions directly in the dialogue options.
Highlight Everything	Quality of Life/UI	Makes the Alt key highlight all lootable and interactive items.
Smart Autosaving	Quality of Life/UI	Creates frequent and smart saves, such as battle endings or set time intervals.
Party Limit Begone	Gameplay	Removes the four-person party limit, allowing you to travel with all your companions.
5e Spells	Gameplay	Adds a massive collection of spells from the Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition rulebook.
WASD Character Movement	Gameplay	Lets you move your characters with familiar WASD keys.
Unlock Level Curve	Gameplay	Raises the maximum level cap from 12, often to 20, alongside new spells and abilities.
Carry Weight Increased	Gameplay	Significantly increases or removes the carry weight limit.
Extra Gear	Gameplay	Adds a huge variety of standalone weapons and armor pieces to the game.
Home Brew	Gameplay	Large-scale overhaul mod that reworks several classes and subclasses.
Trade With Withers	Gameplay	Turns Withers into a full-time merchant at your camp, letting you buy and sell items with him at any time.
All Classes Music Proficient	Gameplay	Grants the “Perform” musical instrument proficiency to all classes, not just Bards.
Lethal AI	Gameplay	Makes enemy AI smarter and more aggressive.
Recruit Karlach Earlier	Gameplay	Moves Karlach’s location to the first Act (starting area), letting you recruit her early on.
Respec Illithid Powers	Gameplay	Adds an ability or item that lets you refund your spent Illithid tadpole points so you can re-allocate them.
Cheater Spell Scroll	Gameplay	Adds a special scroll or item with cheat functions, like spawning items, changing stats, etc.
Extra Encounters and Mini Bosses	Gameplay	Fills the world with new and challenging fights, along with mini-bosses.
Best Boy	Gameplay	Improve Scratch (the camp dog) by giving him new abilities or making him invincible.
Backgrounds Enhanced	Gameplay	Adds new character backgrounds from D&D to character creation.
Tav’s Hair Salon	Customization	Adds a large collection of new, high-quality hairstyles for character creation.
Transmog Enhanced	Customization	Adds a system that allows you to apply the visual appearance of one piece of armor to another while keeping the stats.
Tattoo Collection	Customization	Adds a large collection of new tattoo designs and options to character creation.
Faces of Faerun	Customization	Adds a new collection of head presets (faces) to the character creator.
Customizer’s Compendium	Customization	Unlocks several hidden or NPC-exclusive cosmetic options for your character.
Modular Equipment	Customization	Adds specific clothing and armor pieces so you can layer and blend them as you like.
Fantastical Multiverse	Customization	Massively expands the character creation by adding over 30 playable races.
Appearance Edit Enhanced	Customization	A powerful feature that lets you fully edit your character’s appearance at the Magic Mirror, along with editing of Origin companions.
Everybody Dyes	Customization	Makes dyes and dye removers have infinite uses.

1. ImprovedUI

Among all other BG3 mods, this one’s an essential before you install anything else. It provides several cosmetic cleanups, hiding obtrusive game UI and rebuilding navigation to support other mods. It works

works well with the minimum Baldur’s Gate 3 system requirements, and also cleans up in-game elements like dialogue boxes.

You can find this mod here, as well as other mods on Nexus Mods. 

2. Achievement Enabler

Even when it’s one of the best RPGs on Steam, BG3’s default design doesn’t fully support mods. Installing mods disables the game’s ability to grant achievements, and this is one of the best BG3 mods to counter that, ensuring you complete achievements. That sweet notification chime when completing an achievement can finally stay with you.

3. Origin Dialogue Tags

In Baldur’s Gate 3, Tags determine dialogue options. For instance, [GALE] or [SHADOWHEART] is locked to specific characters. This mod lets you toggle tags for other characters, adding depth early on, especially when you’re freeing Shadowheart during the initial stages of the game and making your way through the first Act. Instead of encountering generic responses, you can navigate the world with better knowledge. 

4. Camp Event Notifications

During several instances in the base game, cutscenes, dialogues, and romance events are queued to trigger only during a Long Rest. But the game seldom tells you when one is waiting. This is one of those Baldur’s Gate 3 mods that addresses this issue by introducing a simple, non-intrusive point icon, indicating whether you should interact with someone or move on. 

5. Native Camera Tweaks

The best mods for BG3 solve existing problems in the base game, and this one completely unchains the game’s camera. This way, you can freely move around without the restrictive top-down perspective. This one works like a charm if you pair it with the WASD Character Movement mod, giving you a third-person perspective that makes things more immersive.

6. Show Approval Ratings in Dialogue

Developer:	Knapper234
Category:	Quality of life/UI

If you’re not much of a gambling hero or risk-taker, this mod can help predict things better. Once installed, the mod takes all the guesswork out of conversations by showing you exactly how your companions will react to your choices before you even make them. This can help you carve out paths in the game better, without the fear of disappointing anyone.

7. Highlight Everything

As far as UI goes, this is one of Baldur’s Gate 3’s best mods for highlighting all the interactive items in the game. Remember how pressing the Alt key reveals only certain items in the game? With this mod, you can view and loot items better, since nothing will go unnoticed anymore. It’s an easy choice for collectors and explorers. 

8. Smart Autosaving

It can feel cumbersome to save the game every minute or so, especially in a game like BG3, which has hundreds of different consequences and outcomes. This mod creates autosaves at more frequent and logical intervals than the base game, allowing you to safely progress through your adventure without worrying about saving the game. 

9. Party Limit Begone

The base game allows you to keep a four-member party active at any time. But what about the others? Thanks to this mod, you can have up to 16 members in a single-player party, and up to eight for multiplayer, similar to playing with friends online in the best online experiences. Once you have this mod installed, the banter between characters is something to look forward to.

10. 5e Spells

This mod adds a huge library of spells from the Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition Player’s Handbook. Most of these spells are missing from the base game, and that’s where the mod expands on existing content. For instance, spells like Booming Blade, Summon Wolf, and Green-Flame Blade, can now be a part of your journey in BG3. 

11. WASD Character Movement

Some of the best PC games use the WASD movement key-mapping, and BG3 can share that spotlight with this mod. Once it’s installed, you can move your character around as if you’re playing a third-person game. Combine this with Native Camera Tweaks, and you have yourself the top BG3 mods that make the game more immersive and movement-focused. 

12. Unlock Level Curve

This mod overhauls how progression works in the game. It breaks the base game’s level 12 cap, allowing your character to continue earning XP and advance to the true D&D max level of 20. This is useful for niche scenarios like having your Wizard unlock a 9th-level slot and casting unique spells, instead of settling for base content. 

13. Carry Weight Increased

This simple but game-changing fix significantly improves your inventory management experience. In the base game, carrying capacity is tied to your Strength stat, forcing you to constantly juggle items, send things to the camp, or sell stuff to the vendor. With this mod, you can loot and keep everything you can think of. Go on, be the hoarder you’re meant to be. 

14. Extra Gear

This mod adds a category of item packs that include hundreds of non-vanilla weapons and armor pieces. While the base game has a huge loot set anyway, having Extra Gear adds 800+ outfits, accessories, and other items you can use to create countless new looks for your character. It’s easy to play around for hours with this mod alone! 

15. Home Brew

This is a massive overhaul mod that fundamentally changes nearly every gameplay system in BG3. It improves build diversity and strategic depth, offering reworks for all classes, subclasses, spells, and more. It even redesigns over 2,000 NPCs and creatures to use these new abilities against you! It’s pretty much a brand-new BG3 experience. 

16. Trade With Withers

This one lets you turn Withers into a fully functional merchant at your camp. In the base game, he only offers specific services, and you cannot sell him all the loot you’ve accumulated. The mod gives him a trade icon and a large stock of gold, letting you conveniently sell anything your heart desires without having to ever leave the camp. 

17. All Classes Music Proficient

This is a simple but fun mod that grants Musical Instrument Proficiency to every class in the game, a skill that’s otherwise exclusive to Bards. Once the mod is installed, every member in your party can play different instruments. Imagine freeing Orpheus and asking him to jam with you during the early hours of the game, instead of using a weapon. 

18. Lethal AI

When you’re playing offline, a game’s AI can determine how realistic the world feels. Without other players, these mechanics make or break the experience. Thanks to Lethal AI, enemies feel much smarter and more ruthless. Unlike the base game, where they can be exploited, this mod makes them strategize and play according to how you’re engaging in combat. 

19. Recruit Karlach Earlier

This mod is a must-have for Karlach fans, as it relocates her to the beginning beach area, letting you recruit her early on. All the great stories in games are usually tied to epic characters, and Karlach happens to be one of them. Once the mod is installed, you also have access to a significant amount of new dialogue and camp interactions throughout Act 1. 

20. Respec Illithid Powers

This one solves a major problem several players face with vanilla BG3: permanent Illithid powers. Once installed, you can use this mod through an item or ability that refunds all your spent points, letting you re-allocate them as you deem fit. This allows you to experiment with different powers, switching between aspects like combat, dialogue, or build resets.

21. Cheater Spell Scroll

As the ultimate sandbox tool, this mod adds a single item that gives you access to a huge menu of cheat functions. You can instantly kill any target, spawn any item or piece of equipment you want, add or remove Illithid powers, give yourself unlimited gold and resources, and more. Basically, you’re the new god in the Forgotten Realms now.  

22. Extra Encounters and Mini Bosses

Ready to fill the world with dozens of new, lore-friendly combat encounters? This mod lets you do that, as well as add unique mini-bosses to make exploration feel more dangerous and rewarding. In the base game, things can become a bit predictable, and that’s where this mod shines by adding much-needed novelty and variety. 

23. Best Boy

BG3’s adorable good boy, Scratch, is here to be the best boy thanks to this mod. It makes him more resilient in combat, almost invincible in several scenarios. Since he has newfound health buffs and abilities, you can bring him on your adventures without ever worrying about his safety. The enemies? Now, they should be the ones worried. 

24. Backgrounds Enhanced

This mod massively expands the limited list of backgrounds available in the base game, adding depth to BG3’s RPG elements. These new, lore-friendly choices are taken directly from the D&D books, and you can find more detailed backgrounds like Investigator, Gladiator, Haunted, or Mercenary. Each of these provides a unique pair of skill proficiencies. 

25. Tav’s Hair Salon

For all you cosmetic enthusiasts out there, this mod is the answer to all your hairstyle needs. Install it, and you have access to 170+ new, high-quality hairstyles in the character creator. While the base game’s options are quite limited, this mod expands on those with a variety of lore-friendly styles, including new braids, ponytails, and more. 

26. Transmog Enhanced

This purely cosmetic mod adds a transmog system to BG3. In the base game, you need to wear armor for its stats and are forced to look a certain way. But with this mod, you can copy the appearance of any piece of armor and apply it to the gear you’re wearing. This way, you get the best of both worlds: stylish armor and powerful stats.

27. Tattoo and Makeup Collection

This is a collection of new tattoo options for the character creator, as the game’s vanilla selection is quite limited. These mods either replace the default tattoos or add dozens of new ones to pick from. These detailed tattoos add depth and personality to your character, and range from intricate designs on specific places to full-body patterns.

28. Faces of Faerun

This one adds a range of new head presets to the character creator, giving you far more variety than the base game. In the vanilla version of the game, the options can feel limited. This mod corrects that by giving you unique variations or subtle tweaks of existing in-game faces, letting you create a distinct and personalized character. 

29. Customizer’s Compenium

This one’s a large cosmetic pack that unlocks hundreds of character creation options that are usually reserved for NPCs in the base game. It gives you control over unique hairstyles, faces, and other assets that are normally seen on specific companions or minor characters. For instance, if you wish to use Gale’s face on your character, this is your chance. 

30. Modular Equipment

If you’ve got that fashionista in you waiting to be let out, this is your moment! This mod breaks down armor pieces into individual pieces and assigns them to unused slots. You can add pieces like chokers, skirts, or accessories that are typically equipped in the “boot” or “glove” slot, allowing you to create truly unique outfits. 

31. Fantastical Multiverse

Some of the best adventures in a video game take place through different characters and races, and this mod makes that happen for BG3. Once installed, this mod adds 50+ new playable races to the character creator. Usually, these races are exclusively found in enemy or NPC variety, which will no longer be the case once you’ve got this mod equipped. 

32. Appearance Edit Enhanced

This is a powerful mod that expands the in-game Magic Mirror, removing nearly all of its restrictions. In the base game, the mirror only lets you edit your custom character’s cosmetics, like hair, makeup, etc. However, this mod lets you completely resculpt your character’s body and face, and you even change your race if you’d like to. 

33. Everybody Dyes

This one improves all dyes and dye removers by making their uses infinite. In the base game, a dye is a single-use consumable, but this mod changes that. With this installed, you can use any dye on your helmet, chest, boots, or gloves without worrying about it being “consumed.” This saves you a huge amount of gold and lets you experiment with the party’s fashio

How To Install Baldur’s Gate 3 Mods

To install any BG3 mod, you need to first install these tools. 

• Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Manager: This allows you to install and manage your mods.
• Mod Fixer: Many mods require this to function smoothly, and it prevents the game from crashing. 
• Script Extender: Many popular mods require this, and you can find it through the Mod Manager.

Next, set up the Mod Manager.

• Extract the Mod Manager, and place it anywhere you like on your PC.
• Run the .exe file, and install the Script Extender. You can find this under the Tools tab.
• If needed, set paths so your mods have a directory. 

Finally, install and activate your mods.

• Download your mods from a reliable source like Nexus Mods. 
• Import your mod by simply dragging and dropping the file onto the Mod Manager window.
• Activate the mod by checking the “Inactive” list on the right, and dragging the mod to it.
• Click “Save Load Order to File” and “Export Order to Game.”
• Check the “Overrides” section at the bottom-left of the Mod Manager, just in case the mod doesn’t appear in the “Active” list.  

And that’s it! Launch BG3, and you should be able to view and play the mods you’ve installed. 

Risks of installing mods 

Before installing any mod, make sure that you’re following all the steps and are aware of the risks involved. From corrupted save files to game crashes, modding can be a tricky process. The golden rule? Always back up your save data before installing anything new. 

Legally, modding remains in a gray area. While Larian is famously supportive of the modding community, the intellectual property rights still belong to the developers. Usually, as long as you’re not locking mods behind paywalls or using copyrighted assets from other franchises without permissions, you’re in the clear! 

Discover Endless Possibilities With More RPGs

The best Baldur’s Gate 3 mods let you explore the game at newer depths, allowing endless experimentation and customization. These are common perks of playing the best mobile RPGs as well as console exclusives, and several mods in the game are inspired by such games.
We recommend exploring more such RPG titles as you mark your legend in BG3 and choose your next adventure. Whatever game you pick, and however you choose to brave it, we hope you keep enjoying the genre, as it has so many hours of content to offer.

Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod FAQ

What Are the Highest Rated Baldur’s Gate 3 Mods?

ImprovedUI and 5e Spells are considered to be the best mods for the game due to their essential utility and content expansion.

How Many BG3 Mods Can I Install at Once?

While console players on PS5 and Xbox currently face a limit of 100 active mods, PC users can install as many as they want.

What Are the Best BG3 Mods for a First Playthrough?

When starting out, stick to basic mods like Native Camera Tweaks and WASD Character Movement to modernize controls without changing much of the game’s content.