Astarion Character Creation Camera Fix
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #65 of 102 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod, and a collection of Aether's other mods are currently being maintained by Magnetuning (hi) and Aimryax! You can find a list of mods we're maintaining, and their Patch 8 update status here.
This mod is works with Patch 8!
DESCRIPTION
Fixes Astarion's Character Creation cameras if you have a mod which edits his Origins.lsx node, such as Appearance Edit Enhanced's optional file, as well as an upcoming mod by Magnetuning.
The way that cameras are set up for character creation, is by assigning each subrace three different camera positions inside the CharacterCreationPresets.lsx file. Astarion's subrace (Undead High Elf) is not accounted for in the file, which means none of the usual camera positions are set up for him by default. To get around this issue, Larian decided to include the two Elf BT2 camera overrides inside his Origins.lsx node.
Some Origins.lsx mods (sometimes intentionally) do not include these camera overrides in Astarion's node, leading to his camera getting broken in character creation. This mod fixes that by adding his subrace in the CharacterCreationPresets.lsx file. Additionally, this mod supports every body type, so if a mod changes Astarion's, the cameras will automatically account for it.
Authors: Feel free to list this fix as a soft requirement on your mod pages.
Compatible with everything. Load order does not matter.
KNOWN ISSUES
This method for fixing the camera incidentally also adds his subrace to the Character Creation menu. This won't cause any issues, however, you will see a duplicate of High Elf in the subrace menu. I'm looking into a fix for this.
INSTALLATION
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[]Make sure you have a Mod Fixer installed. As of Patch 7 Mod Fixer is no longer required!
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]Import this mod's .zip file into the Baldur’s Gate 3 Mod Manager, and drag the mod from the right panel of the mod manager, to anywhere in the left panel. - Save and export your load order.
CREDITS
Magnetuning - For helping me test the mod, creating the showcase video, and just for being a wonderful guy!
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A small utility mod that fixes Astarion's character creation camera angles when other mods alter his Origins.lsx node. With 167 endorsements and nearly 6,000 downloads, it's a niche but proven fix for modded Baldur's Gate 3 players. Last updated June 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested fix (167 endorsements) for a real headache when modding Astarion's origin.
- Tiny download and simple purpose—no bloat, just does one job.
- Recent update (June 2024) means it's likely still relevant for current mod setups.
⚠️ Cons
- Extremely niche—only matters if you're using mods that edit Astarion's Origins.lsx node.
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes from the author—you're on your own for load order.
- If you don't use such mods, this fix is completely useless to you.
For Baldur's Gate 3 modders who've installed Astarion origin overhauls or appearance mods and noticed his character creation camera is broken. Skip if you play vanilla or don't touch Astarion's origin files.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod in your Mods folder and ensure it loads after any mod that edits Astarion's Origins.lsx.
- If you're using a mod manager, check that this fix is ordered below the mod causing the camera issue.
- Test by starting a new game and entering character creation with Astarion selected.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Aether
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 5,950
- Endorsements
- 167
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 6/1/2024
- Updated
- 6/1/2024
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