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# Find the mod you would like to download and download the file. This is usually a zip file. When downloading mods from Nexus Mods, make sure to select "Manual Download" to have the file downloaded to your computer. | # Find the mod you would like to download and download the file. This is usually a zip file. When downloading mods from Nexus Mods, make sure to select "Manual Download" to have the file downloaded to your computer. | ||
# Open the zip file. This is quite simple, all you need is a software such as [https://7-zip.org 7zip]. Double click the zip file and open it with the software. The zip file usually contains an "info.json" JSON file, README text document, and the actual mod itself which will be a PAK file. | # Open the zip file. This is quite simple, all you need is a software such as [https://7-zip.org 7zip]. Double click the zip file and open it with the software. The zip file usually contains an "info.json" JSON file, README text document, and the actual mod itself which will be a PAK file. | ||
# In another window, open your file explorer and go to the mod folder for Baldur's Gate 3. The mod folder will be located at a location generally named C:\Users\'''yourusername'''\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\ | # In another window, open your file explorer and go to the mod folder for Baldur's Gate 3. The mod folder will be located at a location generally named C:\Users\'''yourusername'''\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldurs Gate 3\Mods . Please note that the AppData folder is hidden by default. To be able to easily access it as well as other hidden folders, click "View" at the top left of the file explorer and check off "Hidden Items.". | ||
# Go back to the window of the zip file, and drag the mod's PAK file into the "Mods" folder for BG3. | # Go back to the window of the zip file, and drag the mod's PAK file into the "Mods" folder for BG3. | ||
# Open the BG3 Mod Manager. The mod you just dragged into the Mods folder should appear on the right of the screen. If it does not, try clicking Refresh above it. The Patch 3 Mod Fixer is an exception, and does not appear in the mod manager nor does it need to be activated. Repeat steps 1-4 for all the mods you want. | # Open the BG3 Mod Manager. The mod you just dragged into the Mods folder should appear on the right of the screen. If it does not, try clicking Refresh above it. The Patch 3 Mod Fixer is an exception, and does not appear in the mod manager nor does it need to be activated. Repeat steps 1-4 for all the mods you want. | ||
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Launching the game: You will need to launch the game through the mod manager for most of the mods to work properly. At the top bar, beside "Shortcuts", there are a few icons; a file icon that will automatically open the Mods folder mentioned in step 3, an icon that opens the workshop folder, an icon that opens the logs, and the BG3 icon. Click on the BG3 icon to launch the game. The launcher should open and you should be able to simply press play and enjoy your mods. Note that some mods need you to turn off the sending of analytical data to Larian, which you can do at the launcher by simply going into settings at the bottom left. | Launching the game: You will need to launch the game through the mod manager for most of the mods to work properly. At the top bar, beside "Shortcuts", there are a few icons; a file icon that will automatically open the Mods folder mentioned in step 3, an icon that opens the workshop folder, an icon that opens the logs, and the BG3 icon. Click on the BG3 icon to launch the game. The launcher should open and you should be able to simply press play and enjoy your mods. Note that some mods need you to turn off the sending of analytical data to Larian, which you can do at the launcher by simply going into settings at the bottom left. | ||
For mods that aren't pak files, you will need to follow any instructions the mod author has posted. Usually, mods that replace base game files need to be placed in the downloaded files, usually in Program Files(x86) then the app you used to download the game, then in Baldurs Gate 3\Data or bin. Be sure to follow the mod author's instructions. | |||
== Manually == | == Manually == | ||