The best Pillars of Eternity mods add level cap increases, portrait packs, combat music, unlimited Druid Spiritshift, and quality-of-life fixes. Below you’ll find how to install them step by step, plus a full table of the most useful mods and what each one does. Mods work on the PC version (Steam, GOG and Epic Games Store).
Pillars of Eternity is a classic isometric RPG by Obsidian, inspired by Infinity Engine games like Baldur’s Gate. Mods let you tweak everything from character portraits to core mechanics.
How to install Pillars of Eternity mods
- Download the mod you want to use — most come as .rar or .zip files, so you’ll need an unzipping tool.
- Unzip the files into a folder outside the game first.
- Go to the main Pillars of Eternity directory and locate the
PillarsOfEternity_Datafolder. - Find (or create) a folder called
Modsinside it. - Move the mod files into the Mods folder.
- Run the game as administrator and enjoy.
Tip: back up your save before installing mods. Using too many at once can cause crashes, so add them gradually.
The best Pillars of Eternity mods
| Mod | What it does |
|---|---|
| Level 40 and More Skills | Raises the level cap to 40, adds skill/talent points, lets divine races wear helmets and anyone use grimoires (−40% exp trade-off) |
| IE Mod | A collection of optional tweaks that bring the UI and mechanics closer to classic Infinity Engine games |
| Super Ultimate Portrait Pack | Adds many new portraits, including Baldur’s Gate, Icewind Dale and Neverwinter Nights styles |
| Lore-Friendly Portrait Pack (TindleTweek) | Add or change character portraits that fit the game’s setting |
| Little Portrait Pack | A small pack of portraits, mostly female elves |
| New Combat Music | Replaces all combat tracks with 14 new ones |
| Restored Menu Background | Restores the original main-menu background from versions before 3.0 |
| Druid Spiritshift – Unlimited Duration | Keeps Druid transformations active for the whole battle and beyond |
| True Druid – Unlimited Spiritshift (Epic Games) | Extends Spiritshift duration to 9999 seconds (effectively permanent) |
| OP Cipher Buff | Buffs many Cipher abilities: Soul Whip, Biting Whip, Body Attunement, Armor/Wild Leech, Mind Web and more |
| Companion Attribute Boon | Raises all companions’ attributes to 18 |
| Enhanced Sagani | Retouches Sagani’s portrait |
| Alternative Grieving Mother | Changes the Grieving Mother, including her portrait |
| Deadfire DLC Male Uniform Fix | Fixes Deadfire DLC outfits for male characters (manual edit with UABE required) |
| Molina’s Spike-Flinger Fix (Epic Games) | Corrects reload-speed mods so their effect is positive, not negative |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you install Pillars of Eternity mods?
Place mod files in the Mods folder inside PillarsOfEternity_Data, in the game’s main install directory. Create the Mods folder if it doesn’t exist, then run the game as administrator.
Do Pillars of Eternity mods work on Epic Games Store and GOG?
Most do. A few mods have Epic-specific versions (like the True Druid and Molina’s Spike-Flinger fixes). Always check the mod’s notes for the store version it supports.
What is the best mod to raise the level cap?
The “Level 40 and More Skills” mod raises the cap to 40 and adds extra skill and talent points, at the cost of a 40% experience reduction to keep progression balanced.
Can you use multiple mods at once?
Yes, but add them gradually and back up your save first — stacking too many mods can cause crashes or conflicts.
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