Joinable NPC Mods

All joinable NPC mods hosted by SHS.

  • Adrian
    A renegade Zhentarim sorcerer with a taste for decadence.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Arath
    A quick-witted and sarcastic human druid.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Ariena
    A ferocious and agressive aasimar-blooded half-orc pitfighter.
  • Aura
    An optimistic gnome artificer from the islands of Lantan.
    website external
  • Aurora
    The fabulous storekeeper of Aurora's Shoes and Boots can now join you on your quest in ToB.
  • Beyond the Law
    Half-elves Kova (mage/thief) and Kiyone (archer) on their quest.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Chloe
    A female-romanceable kensai with a competitive disposition.
  • Dace
    A wry and sarcastic female bounty hunter.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Darian
    An aloof warrior from the enigmatic Avariel elves.
  • Drake
    A cynical and wry Amnian priest of Tyr in service to the Order of the Radiant Heart.
    website external
  • Fade
    A fiery tiefling thief with a fantastic sense of humour.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Faren
    An easy-going fighter/thief with a taste for adventure.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Hubelpot
    An eccentric human druid for when you're in need of a good cook.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Isra
    An earnest and engaging female paladin of Sune.
    download readme github BGT BG:EE EET
  • Iylos
    An arrogant and sarcastic human monk with a dislike for Bhaalspawn.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Kido
    A witty though slightly mad jester, who is all he needs to be.
  • Luxley Family
    Human cousins Sebastian (playwright) and Andrei (monk).
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Nathaniel
    A serious, male-romanceable human kensai from Baldur's Gate.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Nephele
    A cheerful and motherly halfling Cleric of Yondalla.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Ninde
    A scathingly witty female necromancer.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Pai'Na
    The mysterious and territorial half-drow hivemaster in the Graveyard as a joinable party member.
    website external
  • Sirene
    A faithful yet conflicted female tiefling paladin of Ilmater.
    website external
  • Tashia
    An elven sorceress with a penchant for puzzles.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Valerie
    A studious and dedicated sorceress from the Cowled Wizards of Amn.
    download readme github BGT BG:EE EET
  • Xulaye
    An evil and malicious drow assassin/mage.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Yeslick
    Bring Yeslick, the BG1 dwarven cleric, into BG2.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Yikari
    An honorable, steadfast, and loyal human monk.
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Content Expansion and Non-Joinable Character Mods

All expansion mods and projects that add new individual characters (non-joinable followers, traders, etc.) hosted by SHS.

  • Almateria's Restoration Project
    Restores things that were in the game but for some reason didn't make the final cut.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Aurora's Shoes and Boots
    Visit a unique store and meet its friendly proprietor in Athkatla.
  • BG1 NPCs for SoA & ToB
    Adds a new district in Athkatla and brings back your old companions from BG1.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Cernd Friendship
    Adds a friendship with the calm and collected druid, Cernd.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Djinni Companion
    Introduces a djinni as your faithful traveling companion.
    github external
  • Dorn Friendship
    Adds a friendship with the half-orc blackguard, Dorn.
    download readme github BG2:EE EET
  • Edwin Romance
    Everyone's favourite Red Wizard is now romanceable!
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Haer'Dalis Friendship
    Adds a friendship with the tiefling blade, playwright, and actor, Haer'Dalis.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Haer'Dalis Romance
    Can you find love and companionship in this sparrow's embrace?
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Hexxat Friendship
    Adds a friendship with the mysterious thief, Hexxat.
    download readme github BG2:EE EET
  • IEP Extended Banters
    Adds numerous inter-party banters between the Bioware NPCs.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Imoen Friendship
    Adds a friendship with the PC's troubled sister, Imoen.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Jaheira Friendship
    Adds a friendship with the iconic fighter/druid, Jaheira.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Jerry Zinger Show
    The newest talk show craze with rave reviews!
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Korgan Friendship
    Adds a friendship with a bloodthirsty dwarven fighter, Korgan.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Longer Road
    Redeem your arch-nemesis, Jon Irenicus, in ToB.
    github external
  • Mazzy Friendship
    Adds a friendship with the valiant, steadfast halfling, Mazzy.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Mazzy the Paladin
    Adds a quest in which Mazzy gains paladinhood.
  • Minsc Friendship
    Adds a friendship with the Rashemi ranger, Minsc. Right, Boo?
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Neera Expansion
    Extra content for BG:EE's wildest mage, Neera.
    download readme github BG:EE EET
  • Redemption
    Redeem Irenicus at the end of ToB.
  • Rolles
    Adds a new smith to Waukeen's Promenade above the entrance to the Adventurer Mart.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Sarevok Friendship
    Murderer, manipulator, enemy... potential lover?
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Sarevok Romance
    Adds a friendship with the ex-Bhaalspawn fighter, Sarevok.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Skip Chateau Irenicus
    Allows you to skip the opening dungeon without losing potential equipment and items.
    github external
  • Smiling Imp's Cross Banter Mod
    Adds a lot of new dialogue between NPCs from various mods.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Spellhold Gauntlet
    An alternative, shorter route through Spellhold.
  • Valygar Friendship
    Adds a friendship with the ranger with an obsessive hatred of magic, Valygar.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Viconia Friendship
    Adds a friendship with the irascible and seductive drow cleric, Viconia.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Yoshimo Friendship
    Adds a friendship with the (in)famous, charming rogue, Yoshimo.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
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Quest and Encounter Mods

All mods that add new quests or encounters hosted by SHS.

  • Dark Side of the Sword Coast
    New areas, items, spells, and quests, such as rescuing a child from vampires or saving a town from a dragon.
  • Fading Promises
    Ever wondered what it was like to be tied to life—forever?
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Fishing for Trouble
    A huge new quest mod for BG2 with a long, non-linear storyline.
    github external
  • Golden Horse Mercenary Company
    Protect a joinable NPC, Revan Artecratos, from assassins with a story tying it all together.
  • Northern Tales of the Sword Coast
    Several major quests, new areas, spells, and items are all part of this mod.
    download readme github BGT BG:EE EET
  • Region of Terror
    Rescue Drizzt's friends and witness his final confrontation with Artemis Entreri.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Sylmar Battlefield
    Aid a nation of elves with an invasion into their holy burial grounds.
  • Test Your Mettle!
    A unique dungeon crawler for the intrepid adventurer in BG2:EE.
    github external
  • The Secret of Bone Hill
    A classic AD&D adventure module involving evil creatures roaming the unexplored areas of Bone Hill.
  • Trials of the Luremaster for Baldur's Gate
    Makes the IWD expansion available to BG2:EE.
    github external
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Total and Partial Conversions

All total and partial conversion projects hosted by SHS.

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Mega-Modifications

All mods that are part of the definition of mega-modification, i.e. BGT, TDD, SoS, TS, NeJ, RoT, CtB, BP, and related projects hosted by SHS.

  • Baldur's Gate Trilogy (BGT-WeiDU)
    Play the classic BG1 using the improved BG2 engine with continuity between TotSC, SoA, and ToB.
  • BGT Spawn Tweak
    Allows you to tweak the parameters of BG1 area spawn points to change the difficulty of the encounters.
  • BGT Tweak Pack
    Addresses issues with the BG1 portion of BGT in aspects which were thought to be lacking.
  • BGT-NPCSound
    Normalizes the volume levels of NPC soundsets between German editions of BG1 and BG2.
  • BGSpawn
    Changes the random spawns you may find around the Sword Coast with a completely new and challenging system.
  • Big Picture
    Combines a number of large mods into one giant game with AI enhancements and tweaks.
  • BiG World Project - English
    Step-by-step installation guide for mega-modifications, consisting of more than 500 mods.
  • BiG World Fixpack
    A compilation of fixes for mega-mods according to the BiG World Project.
  • BiG World Install Pack
    The installer for the BiG World Project.
  • BiG World Textpack - English
    English version of the textpack needed for the BiG World Project.
  • BiG World Textpack - German
    German version of the textpack needed for the BiG World Project.
  • BP-Balancer
    Balances overpowered items in Big Picture and related mods.
  • BP-BGT Worldmap
    An enlarged in-game worldmap intended for mega-mods.
  • Check the Bodies
    A classic BG2 mega-mod that adds the city of Hlondeth, new quests, locations, spells, and items.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Infinity Animations
    Support for additional animation slots with compatibility in mind.
  • Saga Baldur's Gate Conversion
    A conversion of the Polish "BGMain.exe" from Saga Baldur's Gate edition for all mods patching the game executable.
  • Shadows over Soubar
    Travel to the town of Soubar, where the Bhaalspawn's powers are sorely needed.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Tethyr Forest Patch
    Creates a new entrance to the cave in the Forest of Tethyr, which can be accessed with all mega-mods.
  • The Darkest Day
    The first-ever BG2 mega-mod that adds new areas, quests, items, NPCs, kits, spells, and rule changes.
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Tweaks, Rule Changes, and Additions

All tweaks and mods that affect rules, classes, scripts, or other game mechanics hosted by SHS.

  • AC's Miscellaneous Tweaks
    A motley collection of tweaks for all Baldur's Gate games, classic or enhanced.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG:EE SoD BG2:EE EET
  • aTweaks
    A pen and paper tweak pack designed to bring more consistency to the gameplay.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG:EE SoD BG2:EE EET
  • Bardic Wonders
    Adds new bard kits with specialized bard songs and a merchant who carries new bardic items.
    website external
  • Conductor Kit for Bards
    Every conductor sparks a most enchanting charm that they use to electrify their audiences in every sense of the word.
  • Convenient Enhanced Edition NPCs
    Allows you to tweak the new NPCs added to the EEs by Beamdog.
    github external
  • Custom Kits: The Spellsword
    Introduces the spellsword as a fighter kit.
    github external
  • Golem Construction
    Allows spellcasters to build their own golems.
    github external
  • Hidden Kits
    Adds a variety of kits for PCs when dual-classing and for NPCs after certain quests.
  • Improved Archer Kit
    Adjusts overall power of the archer and adds a couple of useful skills and abilities to the kit.
    github external
  • Nostalgia Pack
    Putting the BG back in BG:EE.
    download readme github BG:EE SoD BG2:EE EET IWD:EE
  • Psionics Unleashed
    Adds a psionic system and related character classes based on D&D 3.5e.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Refinements
    Adds fixes, tweaks, new HLA tables, and a new kit.
  • Reveal Hidden Gameplay Options
    Makes a number of useful options directly accessible within Enhanced Edition games.
    github external
  • Rogue Rebalancing
    Brings thieves and bards closer to their pen and paper counterparts.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG:EE SoD BG2:EE EET IWD:EE
  • Semi Multi Mod
    Any arcane caster can now learn a limited number of divine magic spells.
  • Shadow Magic
    Master the powerful and dangerous Shadow Weave, complete with spells, items, and encounters.
    website external
  • The Artisan's House Tweaks
    An assortment of personal tweaks for the EEs, e.g. gameplay rebalance, quality of life changes, and minor enhancements.
    website external
  • The Artisan's Kitpack
    A collection of custom-made kits and reworks of existing kits for various classes.
    website external
  • The Bigg Quest Pack
    A collection of small quests and encounters, ranging from serious to silly and breaking the fourth wall.
  • The Bigg Tweaks
    A collection of tweaks intended to make the game less frustrating.
  • Throne of Bhaal Extender (TobEx)
    Fixes game engine bugs and adds extensions for players and modders by modifying the virtual image of the game executable in memory.
  • TobEx AfterLife
    A fork of TobEx with even more bugfixes and tweaks for the original BG2 engine.
  • Thrown Hammers
    Adds thrown hammer animations and a few new items to most IE games.
    github external
  • Warlock Mod
    Introduces a loose adaptation of the warlock class from D&D 3.5e inspired by NWN2.
    website external
  • Wizard Slayer Rebalancing
    Makes the kit a bit more balanced and fun to play while staying true to the original concept.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG:EE SoD BG2:EE EET IWD:EE
  • xMinion
    AI improvements for several important summoned creatures.
  • xParty
    A highly sophisticated yet conservative AI script that automates tedious aspects of the game and leaves the cool stuff to the player.
  • Yovaneth's Scripts
    Smarter party AI scripts for IE games.
    download readme github BG1 BG2 BGT IWD1 IWD2
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Visual and Audio Mods

All visual and audio mods (including portraits) hosted by SHS.

  • Baldur's Gate Graphical Overhaul
    The biggest visual overhaul of the game since it was released with many fixes to almost all BG1 and BG2 areas.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG:EE SoD BG2:EE EET
  • Baldur's Goth
    Alters portraits and paperdolls to give them a more Gothic feel.
  • BG2 Improved GUI
    New features and improvements to the classic BG2 GUI.
  • BG:EE Classic Movies
    Restores the classic BG1 movies to BG:EE.
    github external
  • Enkida's Portrait Pack
    Upgrades various NPC portraits so they have a more standardized look.
  • Ilmatar's Portrait Pack
    Replaces nine BG2 NPC portraits with new images in an original style.
  • Infinity Sounds
    Remedies audio-related issues and improves many sonic aspects of the game.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG:EE SoD BG2:EE EET
  • Irenicus Soundset
    The megalomaniac, arrogant bad guy we all know and love, voiced by none other than David Warner, now available as a soundset for the player character.
  • Lilarcor Soundset
    The homicidal talking sword with a one-track mind now available as a soundset for the player character.
  • NPC Damage
    Changes the portraits of party NPCs as they take damage.
  • PaintBG
    Replaces numerous NPC portraits with original artwork by artastrophe.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG:EE BG2:EE EET
  • PC Soundsets
    Over 20 new soundsets created by various members of SHS.
  • Recolored Toolbar Buttons
    Adjusts the colors of the toolbar buttons at the bottom of the screen to make them more distinguishable.
    github external
  • Shader Pack: Lighting Adjustments for the Enhanced Editions
    Brings back the means to adjust brightness, contrast, and gamma correction in the EEs.
    github external
  • W_GUI
    Experience a new visual style for your BG2 game interface.
  • wonnimchunha's Portrait Mod
    Contains 12 new portraits replacing those of existing NPCs.
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Icewind Dale I & II Mods

All IWD modding projects hosted by SHS.

  • Almateria's IWD2 Fixpack
    A compilation of fixes and restorations for IWD2.
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Planescape: Torment Mods

All PST mods hosted by SHS.

  • Bags of Torment
    Adds a number of container items to the game.
    github external
  • Freely Resizable Combat Log
    Makes the combat log window resizable in both directions.
    github external
  • GhostDog's PST UI
    Modifies the UI to work with several new resolutions.
  • Level Up Icon Tweaks
    Allows more control over the display of level up icons.
    github external
  • PST Tweak Pack
    An assortment of ease-of-use tweaks.
  • PST Ultimate Fixpack
    A compilation of bug fixes and game text corrections in a compatibility-friendly WeiDU format.
  • PST Unfinished Business
    Restores and polishes content that was cut from the original game release.
  • PST Unfinished Business - Reloaded
    A continuation of the original mod, which has been completely overhauled and made compatible with PST:EE.
    github external
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Modding Tools

All IE modding tools hosted by SHS.

  • AI Scripting Tutorial
    An introduction to AI scripting in the Infinity Engine, based on BioWare's Quick Reference Guide.
  • BAM Batcher
    Handles mass-manipulation of BAM files.
    github external
  • BAM Resizer
    Resizes (and performs other operations on) BAM files.
    github external
  • BAM Workshop
    A BAM viewer and editor.
    github external
  • Generalized Biffing
    Biffs the contents of the override folder for improved performance.
    download readme github BG1 BG2 BGT BG:EE SoD BG2:EE EET IWD1 IWD2 IWD:EE PST PST:EE
  • Mirror Game Maps
    Horizontally mirrors any given map from IE games.
    download readme github BG1 BG2 BGT BG:EE SoD BG2:EE EET IWD1 IWD2 IWD:EE PST PST:EE
  • PS GUI
    An all-in-one graphical user interface for various IE file conversion utilities.
    download readme github BG1 BG2 BGT BG:EE SoD BG2:EE EET IWD1 IWD2 IWD:EE PST PST:EE
  • PS WeiDU (Un)Installer
    Allows the user to automatically uninstall and/or reinstall all WeiDU mods from IE games.
    download readme github BG1 BG2 BGT BG:EE SoD BG2:EE EET IWD1 IWD2 IWD:EE PST PST:EE
  • Stutter Debug Tool
    Helps indentify looping scripts in IE games.
    download readme github BG1 BG2 BGT BG:EE SoD BG2:EE EET IWD1 IWD2 IWD:EE PST PST:EE
  • Tile2EE
    A converter for MOS and TIS files.
    github external
  • TileConv
    An advanced tiled image compressor and decompressor for MOS and TIS files.
    github external
  • Tis2Ovl
    A command line tool for converting tileset overlays between the classic BG2 and the EEs.
    github external
  • WeiDU Syntax Highlighters for Notepad++
    Syntax highlighting and auto-completion support for WeiDU file formats.
    github external
  • WinBif
    A small utility for viewing and extracting BIF archives.
    download readme github BG1 BG2 BGT BG:EE SoD BG2:EE EET IWD1 IWD2 IWD:EE PST PST:EE
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Miscellaneous Mods

Other mods without an official category hosted by SHS.

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Mod Resurrections

All mods resurrected or rebuilt by SHS modders.

  • Arnel's Nalia Romance
    Adds a complete romance with Nalia along with love-related quests and character interactions.
    download readme github BG2 BGT BG2:EE EET
  • Exnem's Vault
    Adds cool but overpowered items that you can obtain by defeating enemies who are using them.
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Templates

Useful readme templates for SHS modders.

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