Full Custom Companions (Hirelings)
baldursgate3 — 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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CompanionsExample
Downloads: 258,148💡 Notes
By adriant1978
🎯 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 conflicts
Check load order. Disable conflicting mods one by one.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing without checking requirements
👍 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.