Better Hotbar 2

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (10,304 endorsements) 📥 1.1M downloads 📌 v2.0.0.34 📅 9/18/2023
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Caites Vova2112 Shad0wlife · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 4/18/2025 📅 Created: 9/18/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ BG3 Script Extender — BG3 Script Extender Download ↗
2🧩 Community Library — Community Library (Norbyte) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #4 of 82 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Better Hotbar 2
Patch #8 ready
Initiate shutters by moving them to the left on every character to get access to re-cast and custom bars!

FAQ (including patch 7 questions)

Q (Patch 7): Do I still need to put mods to Override/mark them as replacer?

A: Strictly saying there is no more "Override" thing, all my mods will be active and should be in the list (be it main list of in-game MM or whatever happen to

Active Mods of BG3MM), unfortunately. Either this or loose files - that is an option for SOME mods, but I would try to avoid it altogether.

Q (Patch 7): Was meta data change?

A: All mods ported to patch 7 have UUID different from those in old versions. This shouldn't be an issue, since normally my mods were in Overrides and your modsettings didn't have them, with UUID, in the list.

Q (Patch 7): Which of your mods are official?

A: All my mods except three are official - that means you won't see additional warnings and popups from the game. But there will be official mods on mods.io (MM will provide full access to them from the game, you will see thumbnails, screenshots and short desc) and official from Nexus (you won't see details about them in in-game MM and need to manually put their paks to Mods), otherwise they are equal. Only one version of the given mod will be presented on mods.io (for casual players and potentially console players), Nexus as previously will have all of them.

Q (Patch 7): What about those unofficial mods?

A: 3 mods which are not official are No Intro, Better Hints and New Loading screens and Better Map Icons. They technically can't be made official right now. You will see warning triangle near them (as for all 3rd party mods) and game will be asking if you are sure about enabling them when loading your save. They work properly, its just how in-game MM treat them rn.

Q (Patch 7): Were requirements changed?

A: Good part of mods (Better Inv UI, Better Hotbar, Dynamic Sidebar, Better Tooltips, Better Map, Damager Preview 2, Better Combat Log, Better Topbar, Better Target Info, CDPR) have Improved UI as a dependency. Since toolkit doesn't provide ways to release official mods under the same ls:state of state

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Better Hotbar 2 expands the hotbar grid with additional slots and introduces a new slot category for the main deck, along with minor quality-of-life improvements. It's a popular UI mod for players who want more quick-access slots, with over 10,000 endorsements and 1.1 million downloads.

✨ Key Features

Increases the number of slots on the hotbar's grid.
Adds one more slot category to the main deck.
Includes a few minor quality-of-life improvements.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 10,304 endorsements and 1.1M downloads.
  • Directly solves hotbar space issues for players who need more quick slots.
  • Lightweight UI tweak that doesn't overhaul the whole interface.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in April 2025 — may not be compatible with future game patches.
  • Only adds slots and one category; if you wanted deeper UI customization, this isn't it.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who constantly run out of hotbar space and want a simple, proven fix. Also for UI tinkerers who appreciate minor QoL tweaks. Skip if you're looking for a full UI overhaul or gameplay changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation; if manual, just drop files into the correct folder.
  • Since it's a UI mod, make sure to clear your shader cache or restart the game after installing to avoid visual glitches.
  • If you use other UI mods, test for conflicts by enabling them one at a time.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
Caites Vova2112 Shad0wlife
Version
2.0.0.34
Downloads
1,145,886
Endorsements
10,304
Category
User Interface
Created
9/18/2023
Updated
4/18/2025

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