Astarion's Alternative Starter Equipment
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #99 of 110 Armor mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
🗡 PATCH 8 READY 🗡
Update your favorite vampire's starting wardrobe and starting gear with this new clothing edit! This mod adds these new items, compatible with body types 1, 2, 3, and 4 (humans, elves, half-elves, tiefs, drow):
🗡 Two body armor variants 🗡
🗡 A custom necklace 🗡
🗡 Boots 🗡
🗡 Custom daggers 🗡
You can choose to download the tutorial chest version OR a replacer option.
The replacer option replaces Astarion's starter armor upon recruitment, or for a new Origin playthrough. Note that it only changes his starting armor for new playthroughs only. I may include a file that completely overwrites his outfit if you wanted to reload an existing save (A note of caution for the complete override: this will replace ALL of the visuals of ALL characters in the game that use his starter shoes appearance)
Installation
Choose only ONE file to download (replacer, tutorial only, override)
Use BG3 Mod manager to add mod to your load order
To uninstall, place all items back into the tutorial chest, or use MCM Mod Uninstaller
Item acquisition
Depending on the version you downloaded, Astarion either will or will not start with his new armor. In addition, all items are always available in the tutorial chest. They are also sold by most equipment vendors in every act.
Compatibility
Should work for every patch, including patch 6 and below
This mod could not be possible without KinntheGreen's help showing me the basics of modding, and Moxi's overall help with modding. Love you guys <3
This could also not be possible without the continued support of the community.
Astarion's Alternative Starter Equipment re-vamps his starting armor and weapons to match the author's tastes. It is compatible with body types 1-4 and offers both a tutorial chest option and a replacer option. With 772 endorsements and 28,590 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic overhaul for Baldur's Gate 3.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 772 endorsements and 28,590 downloads.
- Works with all body types 1-4, so it's versatile for different character builds.
- Two installation options: tutorial chest or direct replacer, giving you flexibility.
⚠️ Cons
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you can't see the new look before installing.
- No explicit install instructions, so you'll need to figure out the mod manager or manual setup yourself.
- Last updated in April 2025, so it may not be compatible with future game patches.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want to give Astarion a fresh look at the start of the game without overhauling the whole game. If you're tired of his default gear and want something more to your taste, this is a quick cosmetic swap. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to easily toggle between the tutorial chest and replacer options.
- If you choose the tutorial chest option, make sure to check the chest in the tutorial area to get the gear.
- Since it's compatible with body types 1-4, it should work for any race you play, but double-check your body type mods if you use any.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Kascayde
- Version
- 1.1.0.0
- Downloads
- 28,590
- Endorsements
- 772
- Category
- Armor
- Created
- 4/5/2025
- Updated
- 4/21/2025
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