BALDUR’S GATE 3 / MODES
Modes
Explorer, Balanced, Tactician, Honour, Custom and Patch 8 cross-play.
8 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
BALDUR’S GATE 3 / MODES
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SPOILER-LIGHT · ModesExplorer Mode
Accessible difficulty setting intended for a less punishing story-focused experience.
SPOILER-LIGHT · ModesBalanced Mode
Standard difficulty combining tactical fights and narrative progression.
SPOILER-LIGHT · ModesTactician Mode
Harder difficulty featuring more demanding opponents and resource pressure.
SPOILER-LIGHT · ModesHonour Mode
High-stakes difficulty with special boss mechanics and restrictive save conditions.
SPOILER-LIGHT · ModesCustom Mode
Difficulty customization allowing selected rules and experience tuning.
SPOILER-LIGHT · ModesCo-op Multiplayer
Party adventures with other players, including Patch 8 cross-play support.
SPOILER-LIGHT · ModesPhoto Mode
Added in Patch 8 to capture scenes and party moments.
SPOILER-LIGHT · ModesModding Toolkit
Official framework for supported custom content and mod-related workflow.
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