BG3AF - Animation Framework
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #3 of 20 Animations mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Header by Astra
This mod handles various AnimationSet/Template and Pose related problems and enables modders to:
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[]not overwrite each others changes when editing the same AnimationSets
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]being able to add PhotoMode Poses or Expressions to specific Collections on demand (allows for automated collection patches if someone wants to set it up)[]create new PhotoMode Poses of existing game animations on demand (No need for .lsx files) - (Only about a 150 can be created savely (limitation of Script Extender), an optional parameter was added to allow going beyond but it may result in memory leaks) <- I tested this with about 100. 000 existing game animations converted into poses and it ran fine. (I didn't test for long, just make people aware)
[]add/remove AnimationSets and AnimationSet Overrides on an Entity on demand
Whenever we have the other 2 things working i intend on porting the heightmatching system BG3SX uses in case anyone may need it at some point.
https://discord.gg/ChndmEPUpt - Please visit our Discords SFW section for bug reports as we rarely look at the ones posted here
Big thanks go out to:
Lune - for initially figuring a bunch of it out
Satan - for helping with getting it to work
kit and ltpitb - for fieldtesting it
Lynia - for the awesome mod image
BG3AF - Animation Framework is a foundational mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that prevents animation mods from conflicting with each other. It provides a framework that allows multiple animation mods to coexist without overriding one another. With 4,543 endorsements and nearly half a million downloads, it's a widely adopted utility for mod creators and players alike.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust – 4,543 endorsements and nearly half a million downloads show this is a go-to framework.
- Solves a real problem: animation mods no longer clash, so you can stack your favorites without breaking the game.
- Essential for mod creators – if you're making animations, this is the backbone you need.
⚠️ Cons
- Not a standalone animation pack – you'll need to pair it with actual animation mods to see any visual changes.
- Requires other mods to be built on it – if you're not using animation mods, this does nothing for you.
- Last updated December 2025 – might not be compatible with future game patches if not updated.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love installing multiple animation mods and want them to work together without conflicts. Also essential for mod creators who want to build animations that won't break others. Skip if you're not into animation mods – this is a utility, not a content pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install this mod first, then add animation mods on top – it acts as a base layer.
- Check if your favorite animation mods explicitly list BG3AF as a requirement or recommendation.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to keep your load order clean and avoid overwrite issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Skiz and Satan
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 487,678
- Endorsements
- 4,543
- Category
- Animations
- Created
- 4/29/2025
- Updated
- 12/14/2025
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