Where is the Mods Folder for BG3 (Baldur’s Gate 3)? 🧙‍♂️

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Where Is The Mods Folder For Bg3 Baldurs Gate 3

So you’ve downloaded an awesome mod for Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) — maybe a slick new hairstyle for Astarion or a spell that lets you obliterate goblins with dramatic flair. Now the only question is: Where do I install it? Where is the mods folder?

Unlike some games, BG3’s modding path isn’t immediately obvious, especially for new players or anyone coming from Steam Workshop-based games. Here’s the complete guide to locating the Mods folder in BG3, whether you’re using Steam, GOG, or mod managers like BG3 Mod Manager or Vortex.

🧭 Default Location of BG3 Mods Folder (Manual Install)

On Windows, the Mods folder is stored in your AppData directory:

C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods

📍 Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog
  2. Type %LocalAppData% and hit Enter
  3. Navigate to:
    – Larian Studios → Baldur's Gate 3 → Mods
  4. If the Mods folder doesn’t exist yet, create one manually (case-sensitive: Mods with capital M)

⚠️ Mods go inside this folder as .pak files or using folder structures depending on the mod.

📦 BG3 Mod Folder by Platform

Platform Mods Folder Path
Steam C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods
GOG Same as Steam (AppData directory, not in game install folder)
Vortex (Nexus Mod Manager) Manages mods virtually – actual data still installs into AppData
BG3 Mod Manager Imports mods into AppData\Mods and updates modsettings.lsx

🧰 Other Important BG3 Modding Files

Besides the Mods folder, two other key files you’ll interact with are:

🔧 modsettings.lsx

  • Located in:
C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\PlayerProfiles\Public\
  • Controls which mods are active in-game
  • Required if installing mods manually (can be auto-managed by BG3 Mod Manager)

💾 LoadOrder.json

  • Used by Vortex or BG3MM to load mods in the correct order
  • Also lives inside your PlayerProfiles\Public folder

✨ Tip: Always back up these files before editing manually!

📁 Creating the Mods Folder Manually

If you’ve launched the game but don’t see a Mods folder:

  1. Create the following structure manually:
C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods
  1. Drop your .pak files into this folder
  2. Use BG3 Mod Manager to generate the correct load order

🔄 Using BG3 Mod Manager

Want the easiest path? Use BG3 Mod Manager:

🧙‍♂️ Final Notes

✅ The Mods folder is NOT inside your Steam or GOG install directory — it’s in the AppData folder under Larian Studios
✅ Always make sure your mod matches your game patch version
✅ For large mod collections, use BG3 Mod Manager for organization and conflict resolution
✅ After mod installation, always launch the game from the mod manager or modded shortcut

Now that you know where the BG3 Mods folder lives, the multiverse of magic, mayhem, and modding is yours to command. Go forth, customize, and may your dice always roll 20s!

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