Best mods in Baldur’s Gate 3: Party limit, extra weight, level 20 & more

Here’s a list on various Baldur’s Gate 3 mods that can help spice things up in your playthrough, both from third-party and officially supported ones.

Mods can dramatically alter an expansive game like Baldur’s Gate 3, making it more personal by adding elements you wish the title had. So, here are some of the best Baldur’s Gate 3 mods to customize your experience even further.

Mods often take a great game and make it even more exciting by adding new elements developers left aside or allowing players to toggle with existing features. However, when a game as large as Baldur’s Gate 3 comes with mod support, players have thousands of different mods to choose from.

So, to help you work through them all, our handy hub has the best mods in Baldur’s Gate 3 for 2024, from party size increases, to a higher max level, and so much more. We’ve also included officially supported mods as well below.

Best Baldur’s Gate 3 mods

1. Party Limit Begone

Baldur’s Gate 3 has plenty of wonderful well-rounded characters to discover and take with you during your journey. However, there’s a limit of 4 people per party in Larian Studios’ game.

If you’re playing solo, controlling your own character and the three other companions can be pretty exhausting. On the other hand, it can also become frustrating when you want to play with all of the companions but you and your friends already take up a full party.

That’s where the Party Limit Increase mod comes in. It’ll let you add up to 16 members, with a multiplayer limit of 8 players. Such a mod will allow you the chance to explore all the companions in one go. Or invite that poor friend who’s been missing out.

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2. AI Party Control

Looking back at the Party Limit Begone mod, it can be pretty annoying to have to control 4 separate characters when you’re playing alone. Now, that can all be stopped with the AI Party Control mod.

This mod does what it says on the tin. It gives you an AI player who will control the party while in combat. It’s worth noting that if you use the mod on everyone then the AI will also control you, so be careful when using it, unless you want to sit back and watch the fight unfold.

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3. Mod Fixer

Not all mods are perfect when first downloaded, which is why the Mod Fixer is near-essential for those with multiple packs. Some mods may even require the Mod Fixer to be downloaded for their mod to work.

If you are experiencing issues with one of the mods on this list, or any other downloaded mod, make sure you have the Mod Fixer installed to lend an extra hand.

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4. More Actions

Nothing is more frustrating than taking the enemy down to 1 HP and accidentally using an action instead of a bonus action, meaning you can’t hit that round. This is where the More Actions mod comes into play.

Essentially, this mod grants you more action points. Sure, it will make your game a little easier and doesn’t really conform to the traditional D&D style, but that’s what mods are for.

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5. Level 20 (Multiclass)

In typical Dungeons & Dragons, the max level is 20, so quite a few players were confused when they saw that the max level for Baldur’s Gate 3 was only 12.

If you were one of them, or if you just want to keep progressing your character, then the Level 20 mod is the one for you. It’s instantly worth noting, however, that the way they do this is by getting you to multiclass, so no specific class exceeds level 12. Nevertheless, it’ll get you some great new spells and features.

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6. 5e Spells

There are tons of spells in Baldur’s Gate 3, and even more in D&D, allowing every spellcaster an element of versatility in their gameplay. However, Baldur’s Gate 3 can hardly contain all spells available in the TTRPG as that would be extremely tricky to manage as both a Dev and a player.

So, if you’re looking for more variety in your spells, the 5e Spells mod adds a ton of D&D cantrips and even 9th-level spells. If you’re a budding spellcaster, this is the mod for you.

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7. Choose Your Stats

Withers may let you respec your character, but that requires you to change your class. If you want to respec your Stats without changing your class, then the Choose Your Stats mod is what you need.

The mod gives you a potion that lets you alter your stats, AC, Speeld, actions, bonus actions, and so much more. With this, you can make your character as overpowered or underpowered as you want, or just turn that 19 into a 20.

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8. Legendary Items

Legendary items are pretty handy in Baldur’s Gate 3 as they help you deal devastating damage while looking pretty cool doing it. However, these items can be a little hard to get hold of, with many being far and few between as you go through the story.

So, with the Legendary Items mod, you can add even more popular items from the Dragon Blade to the Staff of Slumber. Sure, not all are ideal weapons, but they can make your playthrough extremely fun.

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9. More Frequent Feats

So, thanks to these great Baldur’s Gate 3 mods you can grab more items, change your stats, and so much more – but some of them can feel a little fruitless if you just keep on dying. This is where the More Frequent Feats mod comes in.

It’ll help add a little more variety to your character and let those D&D players create their favorite builds using feats they know and love. If you want more variety in your game, this is the best way to do it.

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10. Dice Set Expansion

One of the many appeals to D&D is to have a plethora of customized dice. Something that Bladur’s Gate lacks in the base version of the game.

With the Dice Set Expansion, players can choose between 14 new stand-alone skins for their collection. More so, optional files in the mod contain instructions and resources for players to replace the selection with their own textures.

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11. Carry Weight Increased

If you’re venturing through the diverse realms of Baldur’s Gate, you’ll encounter an endless array of items waiting to be discovered. More so if you use some of the other mods on this list.

While some players prefer to distribute items among their companions to ease the burden, this mod is tailored for those who crave instant access to everything within reach, allowing them to carry up to x9000.

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12. Tav’s Hair Salon

Undoubtedly, one of Baldur’s Gate’s most outstanding features is the ability to tailor your character to your liking. While the base game provides multiple hair options, the Tav’s Hair Salon mod elevates this experience to another level with plenty of new styles to try out.

It’s worth noting that the mod may encounter some challenges, particularly regarding compatibility with certain headgear.

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13. Trials of Tav

So, you’ve completed your run in Baldur’s Gate 3, whether that be your third or ninth playthrough, and now you’re unsure what to do next? Well, Trials of Tav is something you’ll want to check out if you’re looking for a completely different gameplay than the regular Baldur’s Gate 3 experience.

This mode introduces a roguelike playthrough, where you start with nothing but the clothes on your back and work your way up by defeating and looting random enemies as things get progressively harder.

In this combat-only mode, you can choose to play with a friend or rely on the origin characters and hirelings to fight with you.

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14. Camp Event Notifications

It’s no secret that sometimes, with so many quests and things going on, you can accidentally forget to long rest in Baldur’s Gate 3. While it’s always up to the player whether or not to long rest in camp, skipping the action often leads to missing cutscenes and camp events that can be beneficial to your playthrough’s story.

With the Camp Event Notifications mod, you’ll no longer have to worry about missing these kinds of cutscenes as it will let you know when there’s a camp event by displaying an exclamation mark on your character.

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15. No intro

Players who have gone through Baldur’s Gate 3 several times might be tired of wasting time with the 7-second intro videos when all they want is to continue with their journey.

If you are one of them, the No Intro mod is the solution to your problems as it removes them completely, saving you a ton of time in the long run.

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16. Native Camera Tweaks

Baldur’s Gate 3 has outstanding graphics, beautiful designs, and stunning landscapes. If you truly want to appreciate them, you can use the Native Camera Tweaks mod to unlock all the camera settings’ limitations.

The mod unlocks the camera pitch for combat and exploration, overrides the zoom limits, expands the field of view, and offers local split-screen support, among plenty of other useful features.

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17. No Romance Limit – Polyamory

One of the features players enjoyed the most out of Baldur’s Gate 3 as soon as it came out was romancing and building relationships with other characters. However, those who tried to date more than one character at the same time very often got dumped.

So, for the polyamorous players out there, the No Romance Limit mod comes really handy as it allows you to romance any number of companions – in any order – without getting dumped.

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18. Fix Stragglers

In Baldur’s Gate 3, quite often party members get stuck on some of the less friendly terrains or fall behind when running through crowded spaces, forcing you to go back and waste precious time.

To avoid this problem, you can download the Fix Stragglers mod, which boosts companions jumps to help them keep up or teleports them right next to you when their pathfinding gets broken so you don’t have to worry about them anymore.

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19. Artificer Class and Subclasses

Larian Studios’ game offers plenty of classes and subclasses to keep players entertained for a very long time. However, those core D&D fans might want to expand their options even more.

This mod allows you to push your magic further by adding the Artificer class from D&D’s Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, as well as all the relevant subclasses which include Alchemist, Armorer, Artillerist, and Battle Smith.

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20. Fantastical Multiverse

Even though Baldur’s Gate 3 universe is vast and ideal for multiple playthroughs, recurring users might get tired of seeing the same creatures over and over again.

That’s where the Fantastical Multiverse mod comes in handy, as it adds 31 new species and lineages from other parts of the extensive D&D world to the character creation screen, from Dhampirs to Kobolds, Orcs, and many more.

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21. Improved UI

Depending on the game, one interface can be friendlier than another, and even though Baldur’s Gate 3 is a wonderful game, its UI can use some improvement.

Improved UI makes changes to the user interface in order to improve its usability. It prevents annoying error pop ups when using mods, tweaks the overall UI design, changes the character creation layout, removes the annoying game version number, and more.

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22. Tattoo Collection

Just like with Tav’s Hair Salon, the Tattoo Collection mod adds a lot of new tattoo options to further customize your character in the game.

By downloading the Tattoo Collection by Mari you can either replace all the current tattoos in the game or replace only the tattoos for your character. Either way, the options added by the mod are stunning and give the characters a fun and edgy look.

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23. JWL Histories and Occupations

Baldur’s Gate 3 has several backgrounds you can choose from, but if you love experimenting and discovering new aspects of the RPG, adding new histories and occupations is what you need before you start another playthrough.

JWL Histories and Occupations adds 26 new backgrounds you can use in your character. Some are from 5e sourcebooks, others are created entirely from scratch and a few are a little bit of both. Either way, no matter what you choose, it will give you a whole new gaming experience.

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24. Highlight Everything

Any player knows that in Baldur’s Gate 3, you can highlight items, however, this feature only works with certain things. Usually, important containers are cleverly hidden and go unnoticed. To help you pick up every item in your way, you must install the Highlight Everything mod.

The mod highlights all interactable items by holding the left-alt button rather than the limited stuff shown by the default highlight option.

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25. Tactician Plus

Like most RPGs, Baldur’s Gate 3 has different difficulty modes available for the campaign, with ‘Tactician’ being the hardest of them all.

Whether you’re a brave player searching for a harder challenge or a curious one looking to try out their learned skills, the Tactician Plus mod allows you to tweak the mode’s numbers to increase or decrease the difficulty of the game, giving you more fine-grained control.

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26. All Items

Depending on what you want to focus on during your Baldur’s Gate 3 playthrough, the All Items mod can be very helpful, as it gives you access to a barrel filled with all the weapons and armor in the game from the beginning.

This way you don’t have to worry about gearing up and you can just enjoy other features of the game such as the story, the relationships, or simply lose yourself in the Forgotten Realms.

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27. Basket Full of Equipment

If you’re planning on using the All Items mod mentioned above, it might be a good idea to pair it with the Basket Full of Equipment, as it adds over 800 pieces of new armor and equipment.

Take your pick between plenty of boots, gloves, helmets, cloaks, belts, and more to give your character a dazzling and unique look. Plus, find some unique spells not included in the base game, as well as dyes and weapons.

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28. Fast XP

Players looking to progress fast in the game might want to use the Fast XP mod, as it allows you to either get double XP for the whole game or reach level 6 very fast and then go back to developing normally.

The first option helps you skip early leveling without affecting the game’s balance, while the second one halves the XP requirements for every level moving forward.

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29. No More Dirt and Blood

While getting dirty and being covered in blood after a hard battle does add a level of realism to Baldur’s Gate 3, some players dislike the idea of walking around dirty. That’s why the No More Dirt and Blood mod comes in handy when you’re tired of getting cleaned up.

This mod allows you to either customize the amount of filth you accumulate or directly disable the dirt and blood accumulation entirely, so you don’t have to go around scrubbing the grime off of you.

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30. Lone Wolf Mode

While Baldur’s Gate 3 is a great experience to enjoy with friends, those who like playing solo might struggle with some parts of the game.

For those who want to get through the Forgotten Realms as lone wolves, this mod can come in handy as it makes the game a little bit more similar to Divinity Original Sin. The tweaks it offers include double XP, increased carry capacity, an extra feat at level 2 or 3, double actions, additional spell slots, and a lot more.

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31. Faces of Faerun

Are you sick of making characters that look the same in your runs? If so, you’ll want to consider installing Faces of Faerun. This is currently one of the most popular mods that’s officially supported in Baldur’s Gate 3, which you can download right from the in-game Mod Manager.

This mod features different types of faces for various races, allowing you to craft a more unique look for your Tavs and Durges.

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32. Better Hotbar

The Better Hotbar is a Quality of Life mod that allows you to tweak your hotbar settings in the game. If you ever feel like your hotbar is too cluttered with spells, items, and such, this makes it easier for you to arrange things the way you want.

Thanks to this mod, you have the option to choose different aspect ratios for your hotbar, use an auto-hide feature so you can see things around clearer, and so much more.

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How to install mods in Baldur’s Gate 3

With Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 7 introducing official mod support, installing mods to your game is now easier than ever. Previously, you’ll need to use Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Manager and Vortex to get them working in the game, but now they’re no longer a requirement.

All mods that you can find in the in-game mod manager are officially supported by Larian and they’re hosted through mod.io. You can still install third party mods from Nexus, however, but do keep in mind that outdated ones can cause combability issues.

In-game Mod Manager

If you’re not a fan of jumping through hoops using third party mods, using Baldur’s Gate 3’s in-game Mod Manager is the best option. Though the mods can be limited at the moment. Here’s how to use it.

1. Launch Baldur’s Gate 3.
2. In your main menu, select Mod Manager.
3. From here, you can browse all kinds of mods and use the filter settings on the left to find the ones you want.
4. Once you’ve found the mods you want to install, press Download.
5. Wait for the download process to finish and your mod should now be available in the game.

If by any chance, you decide that you want to delete a mod, then you can head to the “Installed” tab in the Mod Manager and click Uninstall on the mod you want to remove.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Manager (BG3MM)

A lot of players are experiencing issues with BG3MM after Patch 7. Though if you still want to use it for certain third party mods, below are the steps to do so::

1. Download Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Manager.
2. Once downloaded, open Settings.
3. Go to Preferences and make sure that your game data location is correct.
4. Click Tools and select Download & Install the Script Extender.
5. Head over to Nexus Mods and download the mods you want to install.
6. Once you’re all set, use WinRAR to extract the mod files.
7. Then, drag the .pack files to the Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod manager window.
8. Move the mods you want to use from the Inactive Mods to Active Mods except the DiceSet_06 and Honour ones.
9. Click Save Load Order to File and Export Order to Game.
10. Select Launch Game.

Assuming you’ve installed all the necessary files for your mod, you should now be able to see them in-game.

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Thankfully, installing mods for Baldur’s Gate 3 is relatively easy, especially when it’s done through Nexus Mods. However, first, you must back up your game files and update the game to its latest version.

Once you’re all set, follow these steps to add mods to your game:

1. Head over to Nexus Mods and download Vortex.
2. Load up Vortex and search for Baldur’s Gate 3.
3. Click Manage and install Divine Tool.
4. Head into Nexus Mods and open the mod you want to install.
5. Click Open Link.
6. The mod will begin installing.

Those are the best mods in Baldur’s Gate 3 for 2024. While downloading your favorite selection, learn everything about the game’s companions as well as the character’s backgrounds and the best multiclass builds.