WASD Character Movement
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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
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
WASD Character MovementFeatures
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[]Move your character using the WASD keys
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]Toggle between character and camera movement mode, by default with Caps Lock[/][
]The mode will automatically toggle at the start and end of combat[/][
]Character and camera movement share the same key bindings. To change them, just edit the camera movement keys in the game menu.[/]
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]Toggle between character and camera movement mode, by default with Caps Lock[/][
]The mode will automatically toggle at the start and end of combat[/][
]Character and camera movement share the same key bindings. To change them, just edit the camera movement keys in the game menu.[/][]Improved camera rotation
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[]While rotating, the cursor is hidden and locked in place, and interactions like hovering are temporarily disabled[/]
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]Use the Rotate key + Leftclick to move forward[/]
[]Fix input conflicts that occur when binding Camera Rotate to the same key as Context Menu and Cancel Action. Many people bind these 3 to Rightclick to mimic (MMO)RPGs.[/]
[]Auto-rotate camera
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[]When enabled, the camera will follow your characters orientation[/]
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]This option can be toggled in the game menu under Gameplay, but it is only visible while you use a controller[/]
[]Auto-move forward, by default with Shift+W[/]
[]Toggle between jogging and walking, by default with Insert[/]
[]Leftclick movement can be disabled entirely in the config if preferred[/]
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[]Supports multiplayer and cross-play, even if the other players don't have the mod[/]
[]Supports Windows, but NOT Mac. (Linux with Proton is supported, but the native Linux client is NOT!)[/]
[]Does not affect Savegames. Can be installed or uninstalled during runs.[/]
[]Does not affect Splitscreen or Achievements[/]
[]Does not affect Controller mode, except forcing Analog Stick Selection to Disabled, which is BG3 default[/]
[]Hotkeys and settings can be configured. Just edit BG3WASD.toml with a text editor. Press F11 to hotreload the config ingame.[/]
Installation
One note beforehand: I highly recommend to use Borderless Window mode. Fullscreen does not display error messages correctly, can cause startup issues, and does not work well with multi monitor setups.
After installing the mod, the Larian Launcher will print a warning about a data mismatch. It's fine, ignore it.
EITHER Manually
1. Download NativeModLoader, extract the zip, and put both bink2w64.dll and bink2w64_original.dll in
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Baldurs Gate 3\bin\
[*]When Windows prompts whether you wa
WASD Character Movement is a gameplay mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that enables WASD key movement and an immersive third-person camera perspective. With over 25,000 endorsements and 2.1 million downloads, it's a highly popular quality-of-life enhancement for players seeking a more traditional RPG control scheme.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 25,625 endorsements and 2.1M downloads.
- Transforms the game into a more action-oriented RPG feel.
- Regularly updated (June 2026) so it stays compatible with current patches.
⚠️ Cons
- May not suit players who prefer the original point-and-click controls.
- Third-person camera might obscure UI elements or require adjustment.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want a more immersive, over-the-shoulder experience and prefer keyboard movement over clicking. If you're a fan of action RPGs like Dragon Age or The Witcher, this mod is a must-try. Skip if you're happy with the default camera and controls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to bind your keys in the game's settings to match WASD if they aren't already.
- Try adjusting the camera sensitivity to find a comfortable look speed for third-person view.
- If you're using other camera mods, load this one after them to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Ch4nKyy
- Version
- 1.9.9
- Downloads
- 2,062,083
- Endorsements
- 25,625
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/11/2023
- Updated
- 6/16/2026
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