Bardic Inspiration Tattoos - KAVT UTAV and Replacer Tattoos
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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
- 👍 5.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #144 of 334 Character Customisation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Udate 01/08/2026: Added Pngs and support for STAV
Update 03/01/2026: Support for KAVT added
Hi all I'm back again, I guess I've got the tattoo making bug.
I wanted to make some musical themed tattoos so here they are, a set of 24 face tattoos for your Bards (or music lovers) ranging from subtle to ridiculous.
♡⟡˙⋆ Installation ⋆˙⟡♡
Edit: as of 04/05/2025 these tattoos are now available as replacer tattoos! With a huge thank you to HastursQueen for play testing things for me. If you would like to use them as replacer tattoos, please download the "Bardic Inspiration - Replacer Tattoos" version of the mod from the files tab and follow the same instructions as below. Enjoy <3
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This tattoo mod was made with UTAV in mind. I couldn't seem to get it to work as a replacer, so for now UTAV is required.
If you run into problems let me know, though go easy on me as I'm still new to modding anything.
For installation extract the zip and drop the "Generated" folder into your "Data" folder which should look something like this:
(disk:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Baldurs Gate 3\Data)
If you are interested in only one (or a couple) of the tattoos. I'm willing to make some custom DDS files if there's a vanilla tattoo you don't want replaced.
♡⟡˙⋆ Information ⋆˙⟡♡
⋆ When using UTAV version make sure Unique Tav is up to date
⋆ Because this relies on UTAV, the tattoos will only show up on vanilla and modded heads compatible/patched with UTAV
⋆ Not compatible with other tattoo mods (to my knowledge)
⋆ I'm planning on doing some other themed packs so let me know if you have any suggestions
⋆ I have tried to stick purely to stock photo images to create the tattoos, specifically istockphoto, though some are hand drawn (you can probably see which ones) and few are AI generated, though not by me.
⋆ If there's an interest in it, I am willing to upload the individual tattoos DDSs in one RBG channel
⋆ As I said above I'm new to modding (for anything not just BG3) so please be patient with me and any tips, tricks or advice are greatly appreciated
⋆ Replaced vanilla tattoos include:
[]Migration[/]
[]Squidilection[/]
[]Strongarm[/]
[]Hollow Spaces[/]
[]Buggish Curls[/]
[]Shriek Mask[/]
[*]Starpoit Glimme
Adds 24 music-themed face tattoos for bards in Baldur's Gate 3. A niche cosmetic mod with 40 endorsements, last updated in August 2026. For players who want to give their bard character a unique, musical look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Gives your bard some serious flair with 24 music-themed designs.
- Small but dedicated following (40 endorsements) — the community digs it.
- Lightweight cosmetic mod, won't mess with your game balance.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 40 endorsements — it's a niche pick, not a community staple.
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind until you try it.
- Last updated in August 2026 — might not be compatible with future patches.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want to give their bard a unique, music-inspired look without overhauling the whole game. Skip if you're after gameplay changes or if you don't play bards.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the KAVT UTAV framework installed if you're using the UTAV version, otherwise the tattoos won't show up.
- Use the in-game character creator to preview the tattoos before finalizing your bard's look.
- If you're using other face tattoo mods, check load order to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Mad Micky
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 732
- Endorsements
- 40
- Category
- Character Customisation
- Created
- 4/12/2025
- Updated
- 8/2/2026
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