How to set up cheats in Baldur’s Gate 3: Cheat tables, trainers & mods

Curious about activating cheats in Baldur’s Gate 3? Learn all about mods, cheat engines, and trainers in Larian Studios’ iconic RPG with this comprehensive guide.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a massive RPG featuring a vibrant cast of companions to meet, a huge map to explore, and plenty of quests to embark on.

With such a vast amount to do and a lot of deep systems in the game, some players may want to level up as quickly as possible and get their hands on mountains of gold right away, and thankfully with PC mods, you can do exactly that.

If you’re a more experienced cheater you can take advantage of Cheat Engine scripts for even bigger advantages but be careful because using these incorrectly can corrupt your save files.

Here’s everything you need to know about setting up PC cheats for Baldur’s Gate 3, including cheat engine, mods, and trainers.

How to set up Cheat Engine & Cheat Tables for Baldur’s Gate 3

1. Download & install Cheat Engine
2. Run Baldur’s Gate 3 & load up save file
3. Open Cheat Engine
4. Press the “Open Process” button (which will be glowing red)
5. Locate bg3.exe or bg3_dx11.exe (If you are running Baldur’s Gate 3 using DirectX 11) & select it
6. Click on open folder icon
7. Locate your cheat table & open it
8. In the bottom portion of the window, you will now be able to see the cheats associated with the table and toggle them on or off.

If you are looking for one of the most reliable ways to cheat in a game for free, you should really look no further than Cheat Engine, a program that has existed for decades.

Cheat Engine works by hooking into the game itself, and scanning for changes in the memory values when you perform an action like leveling up or earning gold.

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Once the figure has been isolated, you will be able to change the figures. Some handy folks even make pre-made lists of cheats that you are able to use, so just follow the steps below, and arm yourself with a Baldur’s Gate 3 cheat table.

Remember, you will need to find or make your own cheat table in order to use Cheat Engine.

It might look scary, but it’s really one of the simplest methods around. If you are downloading a cheat table, just make sure it’s from a reputable source.

How to cheat in Baldur’s Gate 3 using mods

Another simple way to cheat in Baldur’s Gate 3 is by using mods.

For those familiar with PC gaming, you will be able to head over to NexusMods, where there is already an extensive list of Baldur’s Gate 3 cheats.

Just make sure that the cheat you are downloading is compatible with the current version of the game, or else it might not work.

We recommend that you change the search to “Last Updated” to find the most up-to-date cheats available.

Each cheat will have a different method of installation, so be sure to keep the page that you download it from open. There, you will likely need to drag the file into a new folder within your Baldur’s Gate 3 installation directory.

How to cheat in Baldur’s Gate 3 using trainers

Lastly, you can also cheat in Baldur’s Gate 3 by using something named a trainer. It will function a lot like Cheat Engine, but with a nicer front-end, and hassle-free options for finding and activating cheats.

We don’t really recommend this route, as you will need to find websites that might not be entirely above board.

You’ll also need to give administrator access to these tools, and if they are malicious, it could compromise your precious gaming PC. We don’t want that, for you, so we’re not going to point you in the direction of those trainers.

However, there is a trainer front-end named WeMod, which you can use in order to get access to cheats that are not going to compromise your machine. But, there’s no guarantee that the game will be compatible, so be sure to check out the “Updated” column to determine if it will work with the most recent patch or version of the game.

Does Baldur’s Gate 3 have console commands?

Baldur’s Gate 3 does not have console commands available. This means that in order to tweak and customize your experience, you will have to look outside the boundaries of the game. However, since Baldur’s Gate 3 is so open-ended, you might as well try a solution that the game offers first, before reaching for cheats, as the developer intended.

So, while you can use cheats, we’d always say to see if the game offers a solution first.

Do Baldur’s Gate 3 cheats work on PS5 & Xbox Series X/S?

Unfortunately for console players, cheats are only PC-exclusive at the moment.

As it stands, running cheat engines and mods isn’t supported on PS5 or the Xbox Series X/S, and Larian Studios has made no indication that this will change in the future.

Modding platforms, like Nexus Mods, used to download cheats are also not available on the console. As a result, anyone looking to add a plethora of chats to their BG3 file will have to resort to PC instead.

Want more Baldur’s Gate 3 guides? Check out our guide on How to fix Baldur’s Gate 3 crashing on PC, Xbox Series X/S & PS5 if you’re having issues with the massive RPG. You can also check out our Best Baldur’s Gate 3 graphics settings on PC guide if you want to make the most of Baldur’s Gate 3 on PC.