Step by Step - A basic Modding Tutorial
⚪ 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
- 👍 5.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 16 Resources mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
First I want to start by saying NONE of this tutorial would have been possible without the illustrious AnteMaxx and his "Sample Mods":
"Sample Equipment Mod"
https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/249
"Sample Magic Ring Mod"
https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/278
His mods began my modding journey. Even though his mods say they are tutorials, they really aren't. It assumes you have more knowledge about BG3 modding than coming in not knowing a single thing. There is A LOT I had to figure out on my own through trial and error even with the information he supplied in his.
So here, this really is a step by step tutorial. Not only step by step but a visual step by step. My hope is that this is easy enough to understand for anyone and everyone and helps you at least just a little bit with being successful at modding for your first time.
NOW - This is a BASIC tutorial for BASIC mod creation for a single item. 1 weapon. AND we are using vanilla in game assets. No custom visuals, icons, sound, etc etc etc... That is beyond my ability and I cannot help you there in ANY way. I suggest you look at AnteMaxx's sample mods because there is information in both of his sample mods that somewhat tell you about custom visuals, icons, passives and abilities creation and such. I also suggest you look in to Larian's Discord channel. There is a modding channel full of individuals willing to assist.
I also suggest you look at Padme's tutorial mods as she gets into Blender and visual modding.
https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/132
So again, Basic Modding. Creating 1 weapon. Step by Step. Your journey begins.
We are creating Taulmaril.
https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Taulmaril
The famous unlimited magical lightning arrow bow wielded by Catti-Brie and Drizzt Do'Urden in the MANY MANY books written about them.
Here are the applications you will need to make this happen:
Notepad++ or something similar
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/
Norbyte's lslib Export tool
https://github.com/Norbyte/lslib/releases
ShinyHobo's Multi-Tool
https://github.com/ShinyHobo/BG3-Modders-Multitool
BG3 Mod Manager
https://github.com/LaughingLeader/BG3ModManager
Step by Step is a basic modding tutorial for beginners, created by legend0tfall. It provides a starting point for learning to mod, addressing the lack of clear instructions. With 611 endorsements and 11,780 downloads, it's a community-approved resource. Last updated in August 2023, it remains relevant for new modders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (611 endorsements) — clearly helps a lot of people.
- 11,780 downloads show it's being used, not just sitting in the database.
- Author shares hard-won lessons from their own 3-day learning curve — that's real experience.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is cut off — no actual tutorial content or steps are shown here.
- Last updated in 2023 — may not cover newer modding tools or game updates.
For absolute beginners who want a clear starting point for modding, especially if you're overwhelmed by scattered guides. Skip if you're already experienced or need specific tool tutorials — this is a basic overview.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Read the full tutorial on the mod page — the description here is just a teaser.
- Check the mod's posts section for updates or community Q&A.
- If you're modding a specific game, search for game-specific guides to complement this tutorial.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- legend0fthefall
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 11,780
- Endorsements
- 611
- Category
- Resources
- Created
- 8/27/2023
- Updated
- 8/27/2023
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