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Here are all the best Baldur’s Gate 3 settings you must apply on the Steam Deck. We optimized these settings after the game’s recent update.
Baldur’s Gate 3 didn’t originally run natively on the Steam Deck, which caused numerous performance issues, including unstable frame rates. However, with the release of Hotfix Patch #34, Larian Studios has compiled a native build of Baldur’s Gate 3 for Steam Deck. This version runs much smoother with little to no frame time spikes, even in busier areas of the Lower City. Still, we’ve optimized the settings further for better performance. You’ll find them in the guide below.
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Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer’s opinions.
Best Baldur’s Gate 3 Settings for Steam Deck
The new native build of Baldur’s Gate 3 already runs better on the Steam Deck. However, with our optimized settings, you can achieve a stable 40 to 45 FPS, which feels much smoother compared to the previously unstable 30 FPS. Apply the settings listed below:
Note: The settings provided below are based on the game’s minimum specs and shouldn’t be used for any other device not listed here.
| Settings | Values |
|---|---|
| Display Mode | Fullscreen |
| Lock Mouse to Window | Off |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Refresh Rate | 60/90 (Depending on the model) |
| VSync | Off |
| Upscaling Type | FSR |
| Upscaling Mode | Performance |
| Upscaling Sharpness | 3 |
| Anti-Aliasing | FSR |
| Maximum Frame Rate | 60 |
| Overall Preset | Custom |
| Model Quality | Medium |
| Shadow Quality | Low |
| Cloud Quality | Low |
| Texture Quality | Medium |
| Terrain Texture Quality | Medium |
| Texture Filtering | Anisotropic x4 |
| Instance Distance | Low |
| Fog Quality | Low |
| Detail Distance | Low |
| Animation Level of Detail | Medium |
| Ambient Occlusion | On |
| Depth of Field | None |
| Depth of Field Quality | —- |
| Bloom | On |
| Subsurface Scattering | On |
| Slow HDD Mode | Off |
| Dynamic Crowds | Off |
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Conclusion
After applying the performance settings above, enable the Manual GPU Clock slider and set it to 1600 MHz for the best results.
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