Baldur's Gate 3 Console Commands: Script Extender Guide

BG3 Script Extender (BG3SE) Installation & Setup

Because Baldur's Gate 3 lacks a native tilde console on PC, Norbyte's Script Extender hooks into the Divinity 4.0 runtime cleanly via a standard DLL export.

1. Navigate to your Baldur's Gate 3 installation folder on PC (e.g. Steam/steamapps/common/Baldurs Gate 3/bin).
2. Download the latest release of Norbyte's Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender (BG3SE) from GitHub or Nexus Mods.
3. Extract the single file DWrite.dll directly into your bin folder alongside bg3.exe and bg3_dx11.exe.
4. In that same bin folder, create a new text file named ScriptExtenderSettings.json containing the following JSON configuration:

   {
     "CreateConsole": true
   }

5. Launch Baldur's Gate 3 normally through Steam or GOG. A separate black command prompt console titled 'Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender' will open alongside your game. Press Enter in that console window to verify Osiris prompt readiness.

Osiris Lua Syntax, Legendary Spawning & Party Revive

Understanding the mechanical nuances of Larian's Osiris scripting engine ensures flawless execution without risking save file corruption.

1. Osiris Lua Targeting with GetHostCharacter()

The Osiris scripting API uses function calls starting with Osi.. The parameter GetHostCharacter() automatically evaluates to your custom Tav, Dark Urge, or active origin avatar. When you execute Osi.AddGold(GetHostCharacter(), 50000), the engine injects 50,000 gold directly into your avatar's carrying pouch.

2. Spawning Legendary Equipment Templates

Items in Baldur's Gate 3 are stored as Root Template GUIDs and string aliases. Calling Osi.TemplateAddTo("UNI_UND_BloodOfLathander_Mace", GetHostCharacter(), 1) bypasses the Rosymorn Monastery puzzle, granting the legendary radiant mace immediately. Similarly, ARM_Plate_Body_Helldusk awards the AC 21 armor set without requiring you to defeat Raphael in the House of Hope.

3. Instant Party Revival & Waypoint Discovery

If your party suffers a devastating wipe in Honour Mode or Tactician difficulty, entering Osi.ReviveParty() instantly revives every fallen party member with 100% maximum hitpoints. Entering Osi.UnlockAllWaypoints() activates every fast-travel glyph across the loaded Act, saving hours of back-and-forth map traversal.