Highlight (Almost) All
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #38 of 82 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod makes it so that (almost) everything will be highlighted when you hold ALT.
Will deliberately not highlight things such as: purely decorative items, empty containers and containers with useless junk (spoiled food, junk clothing, empty bottles, bones, etc.) This is done on a best-effort basis and isn't always guaranteed, so please do not report places where useless containers still get highlighted.
Why use this mod over the alternatives? None of the other "highlight everything" mods has all of these:
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[] Doesn't modify a ton of unnecessary files.
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]Doesn't add tooltips to items with no name.[]Covers all of the items, not only root templates.
[]Tries to not add tooltips to some of the completely useless junk (e.g. some of the barrels with spoiled food, etc.), reducing clutter.
[]Properly incorporates updates from game patches. (Using a highlight all mod which doesn't properly account for game patches or is based on an older patch will revert all items to their pre patch state!)
Installation
Probably requires the Mod Fixer. IF YOU'RE HAVING PROBLEMS INSTALL THE MOD FIXER.
Recommended installation method: Manual install.
It looks like some people who use a mod manager tend to have problems like not being able to make dice rolls or not being able to interact with NPCs.
Copy the .pak file to the "Mods" folder (on Linux it's in "~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Local Settings/Application Data/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods", on Windows/Mac I have no idea; google it) and then copy-paste this into your "modsettings.lsx" (it's in "PlayerProfiles//'):
<node id="ModuleShortDesc">
<attribute id="Folder" type="LSString" value="Highlight All"/>
<attribute id="MD5" type="LSString" value=""/>
<attribute id="Name" type="LSString" value="Highlight All"/>
<attribute id="UUID" type="FixedString" value="aa602bdf-b85a-4401-b043-9c8872dae755"/>
<attribute id="Version64" type="int64" value="4"/>
</node>
A UI mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that highlights nearly all interactive objects when ALT is pressed, while deliberately skipping decorative items, empty containers, and containers with junk like spoiled food or empty bottles. With 2,927 endorsements and 142,312 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tool for players who want to spot loot without clutter.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,927 endorsements and 142,312 downloads
- Saves time by filtering out junk, so you only see what's worth looting
- Simple ALT-press mechanic that fits naturally into gameplay
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated September 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches
- The filter is hardcoded; you can't customize what gets highlighted
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who hate missing loot and want a cleaner ALT-highlight experience. Perfect for completionists and loot hoarders who want to avoid wasting time on empty containers. Skip if you prefer a more immersive, less UI-assisted playthrough.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your game is updated to a version compatible with the mod's last update (September 2023) to avoid issues.
- If you use other UI mods, test them together to ensure no conflicts with the ALT-highlight behavior.
- Remember that the mod intentionally skips junk containers, so don't be surprised if some containers aren't highlighted.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- koute
- Version
- 4.0
- Downloads
- 142,312
- Endorsements
- 2,927
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 8/13/2023
- Updated
- 9/1/2023
🔧 How to Install Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
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