Carry Weight Increased - Up To Over 9000
baldurs-gate-3 — Mods & Enhancements
This mod multiplies your carry capacity by a chosen factor, from a modest 1.5x to an absurd 9000x, effectively removing encumbrance for hoarders. It modifies the base carrying weight stat (normally 160 kg) and also applies to companions, making looting every chest and corpse in Act 1-3 trivial. Players install it to avoid the constant back-and-forth to camp to dump loot, especially when using mods that add more items or when playing on Tactician where gold is heavier.
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Downloads: 1,305,669 | Endorsements: 20,131💡 Notes
By Mharius | v4.35-P8 | 20,131 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
In the mod's file selection (on Nexus), pick the version that matches your desired multiplier — e.g., 'x2' for light hoarding, 'x10' for serious looters, 'x9000' for total freedom. If you're unsure, start with x5 — it's enough to carry all loot from a dungeon without breaking the game's weight-based mechanics (like throwing heavy objects). You can't change it mid-save, so pick once and stick with it.
Even with x9000, you'll eventually fill your inventory. Use the vanilla 'Send to Camp' button (right-click on an item) to instantly transfer loot to your camp chest. This is faster than walking to a merchant. For bulk items, use the 'Select All' feature in the inventory by holding Shift and clicking the first and last item, then right-click to send all to camp.
This mod affects all party members equally, but if you want a more balanced experience, you can manually edit the `CarryWeight.lsx` file inside the .pak. Extract the .pak with a tool like 'Pak Tool', open `CarryWeight.lsx`, find the line `<attribute id="CarryingWeight" value="160" />`, and change the value. For example, set it to 320 for a 2x on that character. Re-pack the .pak and install.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Conflict with 'Backpack' mods that add extra inventory slots
Mods like 'Bags Bags Bags' or 'Better Containers' add new container types but don't affect carry weight. However, if you're using 'Encumbrance Overhaul' or 'Realistic Carry Weight', these override the base value and conflict. In Vortex, load Carry Weight Increased AFTER those mods (drag it down in the 'Mods' tab). If manual, edit `Mods.lsx` to place it last. If the issue persists, disable the other weight mods entirely.
Weight not applying to new characters after a respec
If you respec with Withers, the game recalculates stats and may reset carry weight to vanilla. To fix, simply unequip and re-equip a piece of armor (or any item) — this forces the game to recalculate your carrying capacity. If that doesn't work, use the console (BG3SE) and type `SetStat(GetHostCharacter(), "CarryingWeight", 1600)` for a 10x multiplier (1600 = 160*10).
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing the 'x9000' version on a new playthrough and then forgetting it's active — this makes the game too easy because you can carry all heavy items like barrels and body parts, which are used for puzzles (e.g., the 'Crèche Y'llek' weight puzzle). You'll trivialize those mechanics and lose the intended challenge.
- Using the mod with 'Tactician Difficulty' and 'Encumbrance-based damage' mods — if you also install 'Realistic Weight' or 'Encumbrance Penalties', the multipliers conflict, and you may end up with negative carry weight or instant encumbrance. Always read the mod descriptions to avoid stacking incompatible weight modifiers.
👍 Pros
- 20,131 endorsements
- 1,305,669 downloads
- Category: Gameplay
👎 Cons
- Requires mod manager installation
- May conflict with similar mods