How To Install Mods | The Binding Of Isaac Repentance

Installing mods for The Binding of Isaac: Repentance is slightly different than it was for Afterbirth+ . The most important thing to know is that you should no longer manually put files into the game's "mods" folder. Instead, you should use an external mod manager. This prevents save file corruption and makes enabling/disabling mods much easier. Here is the step-by-step guide to installing mods for Repentance.

Step 1: Download a Mod Manager There are two main mod managers used by the community. r2modman is currently the most recommended because it is user-friendly and separates your modded saves from your vanilla saves. Option A: r2modman (Recommended)

Go to the r2modman GitHub page or search for "r2modman download." Download the installer for your operating system (Windows, Linux, macOS). Install and run the program.

Option B: Exodus (The "Pro" Choice)

Join the BoI Discord Server . Check the #exodus-installation channel for the download link. Note: Exodus allows for more advanced features like save file editing, but r2modman is easier for beginners.

Step 2: Configure the Mod Manager Once you have r2modman installed:

Open r2modman . Select "The Binding of Isaac: Repentance" from the game list. It will ask you to choose a profile. You can stick with "Default" or create a new one (e.g., "Cheat Mods" or "Graphics Mods") to keep things organized. If asked to set the game path, allow it to auto-detect (usually Steam/steamapps/common/The Binding of Isaac Rebirth ). how to install mods the binding of isaac repentance

Step 3: Find and Install Mods Now you need to find the mods. Almost all Isaac mods are hosted on Thunderstore . Method 1: Using the "Online" Tab (Easiest)

In r2modman, click the "Online" tab on the left sidebar. This opens a list of available mods. Use the search bar to find a specific mod (e.g., "External Item Descriptions" is highly recommended). Click the mod, then click "Download" . It will list required versions; usually, just click "Download with dependencies" or select the latest version.

Method 2: From the Website

Go to Thunderstore.io . Find a mod you like and click the "Install with Mod Manager" button. Your browser will ask to open r2modman; allow it. The mod will be queued for download.

Step 4: Launch the Game Do not launch the game through Steam if you want mods to work correctly. You must launch it through the manager.