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Popular, well-maintained BG3 mods. Many need Norbyte's Script Extender. Each mod's page lists its full requirements; install those too.
Hand-picked by ModSafe, listed in install order. We link only to the official download pages and never host files. Badges reflect our live framework status for Hotfix #36. List verified 2026-10-15.
📘 How to install mods Recommended manager: BG3 Mod Manager ↗
Framework
Adds Lua scripting to the game; needed by many gameplay and utility mods.
BG3 Mod Manager can install and update it for you.
No requirements
Tracked framework: Likely safe for the latest patch.
Tools
Sets load order, exports it to the game and installs the Script Extender.
No requirements
Tracked framework: Not affected by patches for the latest patch.
Framework
Shared code and assets that many content mods depend on.
Requires: BG3SE
Needs BG3SE; weakest link: BG3SE (Likely safe).
Interface
One in-game settings menu for every mod that supports it.
Requires: BG3SE
Needs BG3SE; weakest link: BG3SE (Likely safe).
Framework
Lets class, race and subclass mods coexist without overwriting each other.
Requires: BG3SE
Needs BG3SE; weakest link: BG3SE (Likely safe).
Interface
UI library that lets mods add classes, races and options to menus.
No requirements
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
Gameplay
Raise the party size above four.
Requires: BG3SE
Needs BG3SE; weakest link: BG3SE (Likely safe).
Gameplay
Summon a chest of handy starter items from your spellbook.
Requires: BG3SE
Needs BG3SE; weakest link: BG3SE (Likely safe).
Gameplay
Adds tabletop 5th Edition spells that Larian left out.
No requirements
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
Gameplay
Raises the level cap to 20 with matching XP curve.
No requirements
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
Quality of life
Move your character directly with the keyboard.
No requirements
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
Character
Large set of extra hairstyles for character creation.
No requirements
Doesn't depend on a tracked framework; check its page after big patches.
Mod pages and requirements can change; always read the mod's own page before installing. Not affiliated with Nexus Mods or any mod author.
