Full Custom Companions (Hirelings)

baldurs-gate-3 — Mods & Enhancements

Full Custom Companions (Hirelings) lets you create fully customized companions or duplicate existing NPCs to add to your party. With 3,293 endorsements and 258,148 downloads, it's a popular tool for players who want tailored party members. Last updated December 2025, it remains actively maintained.

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Syntax

Companions

Example

Downloads: 258,148 | Endorsements: 3,293

💡 Notes

By adriant1978 | v2.2.2.1 | 3,293 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Check the mod's forum posts for user-made guides on customiz

Check the mod's forum posts for user-made guides on customization.

If you're using a mod manager, install manually to avoid con

If you're using a mod manager, install manually to avoid conflicts.

Test in a new save to ensure companions work before adding t

Test in a new save to ensure companions work before adding to your main playthrough.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust (3,293 endorsements) — this is a proven mod.
Massive download count (258k) means tons of players use it.
Recent update (Dec 2025) shows the author is still supporting it.

👎 Cons

No install instructions provided by the author — you're on your own for setup.
Description lacks details on how customization works — might require trial and error.
Potential compatibility issues with other companion mods — not mentioned in description.

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