Summary
The popular mods forBaldur’s Gate 3all aim to enhance the amazing experience of the game. These mods can tweak gameplay aspects, improve the UI, and add new character customization options.Fans on a new playthroughshould consider adding mods to keep the game fresh and fix minor inconveniences.
Some mods give players more freedom and further increase the feeling of freedom withinBaldur’s Gate 3. Due to some mods changing the game’s balance, running some of these mods on a second playthrough will keep the game interesting.
This article will only list mods that add or tweak content and will not include mod fixers or mods that allow other mods to function properly.
Updated July 31, 2025, by Aly Azmy:This modlist has been updated to include five additional mods. All but one of the newly top downloaded adds cover character creation, which are a must-try for gamers who feel the default characters inBaldur’s Gate 3are a little bland. These mods introduce new eye colors and different presets that create ready-to-go characters. One mod even unlocks the ability to edit party members. The final non-character editor mod alters camera tweaks. It introduces QoL features for PC and Controller players and can be used to capture stunning screenshots.
User Downloads: 1,237,002
Some players spend hours perfecting every detail of their characters, while others just want to dive into combat. This preset mod adds new presets that are ready to use off the bat, providing a better starting foundation. The presets only work for the playable character and the guardian.
The mod uses custom skeletons to provide higher quality characters than what the vanilla game offers. New presets aremade for all racesand give players several options to pick from.
User Downloads: 1,358,307
With how beautifulBaldur’s Gate 3is, its no shock that this mod is so popular. Having additional camera tweaks gives players the control they need to capture better angles of the game. Some new camera features include separate camera pitch for combat and exploration, override zoom limits and FOV, improved controller support, and local splitscreen support.
The mod author recommends that players use theWASD Character Movementmod with Native Camera Tweaks. The two mods combined create a control styleresembling Dragon Age.
User Downloads: 1,363,665
The character creation system inBaldur’s Gate 3for classes and stats isgreat for planning buildsand adding replayability. When it comes down to character appearance, however, many players have complained that the character creator is a little lacking. This mod acts as a base for adding other appearance mods and gets them to work properly.
The mod works best when combined with others, as seen in the screenshots. The screenshots combine several mods to give more power to players to create their ideal character.
User Downloads: 1,427,355
Eyes are said to be the window to the soul, and with the unique cast of characters inBaldur’s Gate 3,having more eye color options flawlessly complements the fantasy element of the game. The special eye colors in vanilla are lacking, especially for those wanting to live out their wildest dreams.
The mod allows the character creator to customize the eyes more. Players can add glow, tweak pupil shape, and add new color options. However, the additional customization only works for the main playable character.
8Appearance Edit Enhanced
User Downloads: 1,537,662
One ofBaldur’s Gate’sbiggest strengths is the freedom of choice it offers players, even if thatfreedom can hindertheir playthrough. To match the game’s freedom of choice, players should be able to edit the appearance of any character in their party. Changes can be made in the magic mirror.
Gamers can edit their favorite characters, such as Astarion, Shadowheart, and Gale. Changing the appearance of party members who get ample screen time will spice up the experience for gamers on their new playthroughs.
7UnlockLevelCurve
User Downloads: 1,562,488
A level cap in any game limits the power players can reach. This mod increases the level cap to 20 for all classes. Players will need to findthe fastest way to level upto reach the new level cap. The mod also works in multiplayer, but all players need to use the same mods and load order.
UnlockLevelCurve supports multi-classing and 5e Spells. Mutli-classing allows players to combine two different classes for a combined number of levels, not surpassing 20. It’s important to remember that this mod only affects the main character and companions and does not alter any enemies.
6Fantastical Multiverse
User Downloads: 1,680,134
The races inBaldur’s Gate 3all have their own stories relating to Faerûn.Each race has unique interactionsin dialogue and political alliances. Players can experience even more races than the game allows thanks to Fantasical Multiverse. The mod adds thirty-two playable races to the game.
New races include Goliath, Orc, Yuan-ti, Fire-Gensai, and more. These races are added fromDnD’s sourcebook and some include homebrew inspiration. The mod uses 5e Spells to integrate the new spells for some of the new races to use.
5Party Limit Begone
User Downloads: 1,681,481
WhileBaldur’s Gate 3wasdesigned around a four-character party size, some may opt to remove the limit. Party Limit Begone does as its name implies and even applies to multiplayer. The NPC party limit is increased to sixteen, while the multiplayer limit is increased to eight, but getting more than five players is tricky.
The modder recommends players use Hamachi’s LAN mode to host lobbies larger than five players. There are a few caveats to using this mod; it has a few known bugs for players to be aware of. Despite the hassle, Party Limit Begone can be a great motivation for fans to replay the game with a large party of friends or a whopping sixteen NPCs.
User Downloads: 1,861,966
Adds Hairs for:
Gamers focused on looking stunning whilecommitting atrocious acts inBaldur’s Gate 3can use Vessnelle’s Hair Collection to find the perfect hairstyle for their character. The mod adds around 26 hair types that blend into a fantasy setting.
The mod is split up into four versions, with each containing around six hairstyles. Players can determine which version by seeing the mod page’s images, as they contain the hairstyle number. While they are broken up, players can still download more than one version to get all the hairstyles they like.
3Tav’s Hair Salon
User Downloads: 4,830,134
Increasing customization options can help players create their ideal character and immerse themselves better in a grand adventure. The player’s hair greatly affects appearance, and luckily, manymods are adding new hairstyles. Tav’s Hair Salon is the most downloaded hair mod forBaldur’s Gate 3, thanks to its quality.
The hairstyles fitBaldur Gate 3’saesthetics and won’t stick out. Most hairstyles only work for body type 1 and 2 drows, half-elves, humans, and tieflings. The hairstyles also include physics and aren’t static. The new options include various short and long hair options, braids, ponytails, and more.
