Smaller Lutes
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #50 of 196 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What It Is
A small mod that edits the meshes of three lute models (including the DLC lute) in order to make them slightly smaller. (About 80% of vanilla size.) This was created and tested for human-type female slim bodies, and may not be optimized for other body shapes/races. (Dwarf, for instance, should probably use the regular-sized lute, as this one looks very small on them. Halfings look all right, but their larger hands make the playing animation look slightly off.)
There will be some minor clipping in the back of the hair when you run if you have long/fluffy hair in back. Finger positioning will be very slightly off in playing animation, so it's a trade-off.
I am not planning on resizing any other instruments at this time.
Installation
Download the zip file and copy the "Generated" folder within into your Baldur's Gate 3 "Data" directory.
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Smaller Lutes is a compact visual mod that reduces the size of lutes in the game. It has 693 endorsements and over 152,000 downloads, indicating popularity. The author notes it may not fit all races or body types perfectly. Simple and straightforward for players who find default lutes too large.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (152k+) shows tons of players grabbed this.
- Simple, no-nonsense mod that does exactly what it says.
- Lightweight and unlikely to cause conflicts.
⚠️ Cons
- Author warns it may not look right on all races/body types.
- No screenshots or detailed previews provided.
- Last updated in 2023 — might not be compatible with the latest game version.
For players who think the default lutes are comically oversized and want a quick fix. Also for mod collectors who want a popular, low-risk visual tweak. Skip if you're looking for more substantial content or if you play races with unusual body proportions.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mesh replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager.
- If you play a non-human race, test it out first — the author warns it may not fit perfectly.
- Check the mod page for any compatibility notes before installing alongside other lute mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- anshela
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 152,556
- Endorsements
- 693
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 8/15/2023
- Updated
- 8/15/2023
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