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Before doing any of these steps, please ensure that you have downloaded the [https://github.com/LaughingLeader/BG3ModManager Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Manager] (simply scroll down to the Setup instructions and click on the highlighted "Grab the latest release."). Please note that as of Patch 9 in EA, your profile within the mod manager must be set to "Public" to use the mod manager properly. This option will be at the top left of the mod manager. | Before doing any of these steps, please ensure that you have downloaded the [https://github.com/LaughingLeader/BG3ModManager Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Manager] (simply scroll down to the Setup instructions and click on the highlighted "Grab the latest release."). Please note that as of Patch 9 in EA, your profile within the mod manager must be set to "Public" to use the mod manager properly. This option will be at the top left of the mod manager. | ||
# 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 | # Open the zip file. This is quite simple, all you need is a folder unarchiving 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 {{c|info.json}} JSON file, {{c|README}} text document, and the actual mod itself which will be a {{c|.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\ | # 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|C:\Users\<yourusername>\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods}} . Please note that the {{c|\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 | # Go back to the window of the zip file, and drag the mod's {{c|.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. | ||
# Click and drag all the mods to the left side of the screen. Please note that load order can be crucial for some mods, so make sure to put mods that other mods are dependent on '''above''' them in the load order. Once you have dragged all the mods you would like to use to the left side of the screen, make sure to save your load order by clicking the save button beside the "Mod Order" label. | # Click and drag all the mods to the left side of the screen. Please note that load order can be crucial for some mods, so make sure to put mods that other mods are dependent on '''above''' them in the load order. Once you have dragged all the mods you would like to use to the left side of the screen, make sure to save your load order by clicking the save button beside the "Mod Order" label. | ||
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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. | For mods that aren't {{c|.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 {{c|Program Files(x86)}} then the app you used to download the game, then in {{c|Baldurs Gate 3\Data}} or {{c|bin}}. Be sure to follow the mod author's instructions. | ||
== Manually == | == Manually == | ||