Go for the eyes, Boo! Go for the eyes!
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This is my load order. Many are like it but this one is mine: Philosophy on Modding
0.0 Before You Mod
0.1 Mods and Save Files
Some mods won’t work correctly unless you start a new save. Prepare to start a new game after you’re done modding.
0.2 Order of Installation
Other than the mods in the Foundation section of this guide, everything within is optional. However, whatever you DO choose to use, be sure to install in the order that they are presented in this guide. Work your way through top to bottom.
1.0 Modding Setup
1.1 Launch the Game
– Install Baldur’s Gate EE from Steam. (This Guide also works for the GOG Version of EE)
– Launch it. Get to the main menu. Close the game.
If you don’t launch the game for the first time some files and folders may not exist.
2.0 Foundation
Foundation consists of mods that other mods use as framework.
Mod Description: Mergers DLC archives together (needed for a number of mods to work). It also creates the override folder, which is the place that we install other types of mods, too.
– Go to the github page. Scroll down to, and expand, Assetts.
– Download win-64bit-DlcMerger-v1.7.zip. Open the archive.
– In a second window navigate to your game folder: Steam\SteamApps\Common\Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition
– Drag and drop the DlcMerger folder and the setup-DlcMerger.exe into the game folder.
– Double-click the setup-DlcMerger.exe . A DOS prompt will open. Choose the following:
– Choose your language: Type the number 0. Push Enter.
– Please Choose the language in which you wish to play the game… : Type the number 2. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the readme? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Merge DLC into game]?. Type the number 3. Push Enter.
– When the flood of text is complete push Enter again to exit.
Note: With this step completed an override folder will now be present. Going forward, when I mention the Override folder this is the location that I’m refering, too.
3.0 User Interface
3.1 Heads Up Display
BG3 FONT (ALEGREYA SANS) – BGEE2
Mod Description: Font replacement. Easier on the eyes.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition game folder.
– Drag and drop the archives contents inside folder inside.
3.2 In-Game Menus
IMPROVED INVENTORY BAMs FOR BG & IWD
Mod Description: Improved inventory graphics.
– Download this file from the mod page.
– Download ImprovedBAMs-v2.exe from the pop up.
– Double-click to launch the ImprovedBAMs-v2.exe installer.
– Browse to and select your Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition game folder.
– With the game folder highlighted select OK. Install. Choose the following:
– Install Component [Improved Inventory BAMs]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Push Enter again to exit.
Mod Description: Improved inventory graphics.
– Manually download the Main File.
– Open the archive. Open the Realistic Portraits for BGEE folder.
– In a second window open the Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition game folder.
– Drag and drop the archives contents inside folder inside.
4.0 Quests
BALDUR’S GATE MINI QUESTS AND ENCOUNTERS
Mod Description: Adds 30 to 60 minutes worth of mini quests that add flavor and fun to the game.
– Download this file from the mod page.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition game folder.
– Drag and drop the archives contents inside folder inside.
– Double-click the setup-bgqe.exe file. Choose the following:
– Choose your language: Type the number 0. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the readme? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– What should be done with all components that are NOT YET installed? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– When the flood of text is complete push Enter again to exit.
Mod Description: Expands on the depth of character and levels of interaction with NPCs.
– Download this file from the mod page.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition game folder.
– Drag and drop the archives contents inside folder inside.
– Double-click the setup-bg1npc.exe file. Choose the following:
– Choose your language: Type the number 0. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the readme? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the componets from [The BG1 NPC Project: Banters, Quests, and Interjections]? Type the letter Y. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the components from [BG1 NPC Project: Romances]? Type the letter Y. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the components from [The BG1 NPC Project: Tweaks]? Type the letter Y. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the components from [The BG1 NPC Project: Portrait Changes and Additions]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [The BG1 NPC Project: Required Modifications]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [The BG1 NPC Project: Banters, Quests, and Interjections]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [The BG1 NPC Project: Ajantis Romance Core (teen content)]? Type the number 1. Push Enter.
– Install Component [The BG1 NPC Project: Branwen’s Romance Core (teen content)]? Type the number 1. Push Enter.
– Install Component [The BG1 NPC Project: Coran’s Romance Core (adult content)]? Type the number 1. Push Enter.
– Install Component [The BG1 NPC Project: Dynaheir’s Romance Core (teen content)]? Type the number 1. Push Enter.
– Install Component [The BG1 NPC Project: Shar-Teel Romance Core (adult content)]? Type the number 1. Push Enter.
– Install Component [The BG1 NPC Project: Xan’s Romance Core (teen content)]? Type the number 1. Push Enter.
– Install Component [The BG1 NPC Project: Female Romance Challenges, Ajantis vs Xan vs Coran]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [The BG1 NPC Project: NPCs can be sent to wait in an inn]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [BGEE Baner Timing Tweak]? Type the number 1. Push Enter.
– Install Component [The BG1 NPC Project: Bardic Reputation Adjustment]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [The BG1 NPC Project: Sarevok’s Diary Adjustments]? Type the number 1. Push Enter.
– Install Component [The BG1 NPC Project: Kivan’s Proficiency]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [The BG1 NPC Project: Player-Initiated Dialogues]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– When done push Enter again to exit.
Mod Description: Accentuates the importance of the Boareskyr Bridge scene in Siege of Dragonspear. It does this through additional NPC reactions and choices.
– Download this file from the mod page.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition game folder.
– Drag and drop the archives contents inside folder inside.
– Double-click the setup-c#sodboabri.exe file. Choose the following:
– Choose your language: Type the number 0. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the readme? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Scene at Boareskyr Bridge will be Acknowledged: Add NPC Reactions]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Add Description Text to Original Scene at Bridge]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Bridge Scene has Different Choices]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Add Stat Changes to Choices at Bridge]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– When the flood of text is complete push Enter again to exit.
5.0 Gameplay
Mod Description: Aquire Lore bonuses for your Main Character by reading history books, exploring the world and interacting with it. Not-overpowered.
– Download this file from the mod page.
– Download cdlore-v6.exe from the pop up.
– Double-click to launch the cdlore-v6.exe installer. Run anyway.
– Accept. Browse to and select your Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition game folder.
– With the game folder highlighted select OK. Install. Choose the following:
– Choose your language: Type the number 0. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the readme? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– What should be done with all components that are NOT YET installed? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Push Enter again to exit.
Mod Description: A collection of more than 100 interconnected mini-mods.
– Download this file from the mod page.
– Download stratagems-35.21.exe from the pop up.
– Double-click to launch the stratagems-35.21.exe installer. Run anyway.
– Accept. Browse to and select your Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition game folder.
– With the game folder highlighted select OK. Install. Choose the following:
– Choose your language: Type the number 0. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the readme? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the components from [Spell system revisions and new spells]? Type the letter Y. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the componets from [Gameplay tweaks]? Type the letter Y. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the components from {AI enhancements]? Type the letter Y. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the components from [Tactical Chellenges]? Type the letter Y. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Install in batch mode (ask about all componentsbefore starting installation). Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Include arcane spells from Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Include divine spells from Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Include bard songs from Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Install all spell tweaks…] Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Add 9 new arcane spells]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Compnent [Add 6 new divine spells…]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Revised elementals…]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Replace +1 arrows and other projectiles…]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Re-introduce potions…]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Make elemental arrows…]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Replace many +1 magic weapons…]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Reduce the number of Arrows…]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Wider selection of random scrolls]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Reduce the power of Inquisitors’ Dispel Magic]? Type the number 1. Push Enter.
– Install Component [More Appropriate-Speed Bears]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [More realistic wolves and wild dogs]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved shapreshifting]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Decrease the rate at which reputation…]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved NPC customization…]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Thieves assign skill points…]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Revised handling of death…]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Revised resting…]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Revised inn rooms:…]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Skip the Candlekeep tutorial…]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Make spell sequencers and…]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Easy-of-use party AI]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved BG Textscreens]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Initialise AI components…]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Smarter general AI]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Better calls for help]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Smarter Mages]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Smarter Priests]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Potions for NPCs]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved Spiders]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Smarter sirines….]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Slightly smarter carrion…]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Smarter basilisks]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved doppelgang…]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Tougher Black Talons…]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved deployment for parties…]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved kobolds]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Relocated bounty hunters]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved Ulcaster]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved Balduran’s Isle]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved Durlag’s Tower]? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved Demon Cultists]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved Cloakwood Druids]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved Cloakwood Bassilus]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved Drasus Party]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved Red Wizards]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved Undercity assassins]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved Carsa/Kahrk interaction]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Tougher chapter-two end battle]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Tougher chapter-three end battle]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Tougher chapter-four end battle]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Tougher chapter-five end battle]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved final battle]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Install Component [Improved minor encounters]? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– When the flood of text is complete (it takes a while) push Enter again to exit.
Mod Description: Brings together the finale of the Siege of Dragonspear in a more cohesive and impactful way.
– Download this file from the mod page.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition game folder.
– Drag and drop the archives contents inside folder inside.
– Double-click the setup-sodrtd.exe file. Choose the following:
– Choose your language: Type the number 0. Push Enter.
– Would you like to display the readme? Type the letter N. Push Enter.
– What should be done with all components that are NOT YET installed? Type the letter I. Push Enter.
– Push Enter again to exit.
6.0 Audio
Mod Description: Changes all soun effects for opening and closing various containers and lock picking. Also, adds a few unique sounds for chests and drawers instead of reusing the default crate sound.
– Manually download the Main File.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition game folder.
– Drag and drop the archives contents inside folder inside.
7.0 Visual
Mod Description: A set of shaders that add a little extra color and liveliness without taking away from the original aesthetic.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive.
– In a second window open the Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition game folder.
– Drag and drop the archives contents inside folder inside.
– Launch the game
– Once you get to the main menu push the Home key to open the mods shader menu.
– Deactivate the checkbox for Gaussian Blur.
– Push the Home key to close the shader menu.
8.0 Late Loaders
Mod Description: Improved inventory graphics.
Note to self: I choose Blue.
– Manually download the mod.
– Open the archive. Open the folder for your color of choice.
– In a second window open the Baldur’s Gate Enhanced Edition game folder.
– Drag and drop the archives contents inside folder inside. Overwrite when asked.
What is a Change Log?
Here I list changes that I make to the guide (mod updates, mod removals, mod additions, instruction changes, so forth…).
Change Log
If you see any typos in the guide or have suggestions please put them in the #Baldur-Gate room on my Discord.
March 18, 2025
– Guide is complete. If any changes occur, what they were/are will be listed here.
Alphabetical Credits
Of course the most important people in all of this our those who make the games we mod and the people who create the mods and tools we use. As well as YOU who support me with kind words, encouragement and donations. Those who are listed below have contributed directly to this guide in some form or another.
– hunnterofdeath1982: For testing this guide with the GOG version of BG1 EE.