Ellie as Shadowheart - Abby as Karlach - Owen as Gale

⭐ — (34 endorsements) 📥 7,776 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 12/6/2023
⚪ Last updated 2024

By ANiceOakTree · Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/6/2024 📅 Created: 12/6/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ BG3 Script Extender — BG3 Script Extender Download ↗
2🧩 Community Library — Community Library (Norbyte) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #27 of 61 Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

WARNING: Due to some updates with Patch 5 this mod (Ellie and Abby's models) seems to cause the game to be unstable and not load if you enable it during a run and then later try to uninstall it. If you want to disable it mid-run, download my "UNDO" version so it'll still be in your load order. You can fully uninstall if you're done with that campaign and start a new one. Another fix is here

This adds my The Last of Us Part II inspired heads on the companions with Ellie's head on Shadowheart, and Abby's head on Karlach. Both of those are . Pak's and not loose files and use custom skeletons so the facial movements fit the faces! Barbarian piercings will fit on Abby as Karlach.

Owen as Gale has just been added and that mod is a replacer! I had to remove the beard for it to work this way, sorry. Install it into your Baldur's Gate 3 folder

This mod just swaps their heads, it doesn’t affect their hair, body textures, voices, etc.

For those ignorant, my Ellie's head is directly based off of Ellie’s head when she is an adult in the second game.

To install, use the basic instructions for extra head mods. Install with BG3 Mod Manager, also install Mod Fixer. No additional companion customization mod is required, but they likely do work with this.

To install Owen as Gale, I think you can install with Vortex? To install manually, unzip it, open it up one level to the Generated folder and drag that into your steamapps/common/Baldur's Gate 3 folder. To remove, delete

Textures in - Generated\Public\Shared\Assets\Characters\_Models\Humans\HUM_M_NKD\HUM_M_Gale\Resources

Beard_HUM_Gale. GR2 - Generated\Public\Shared\Assets\Characters\_Models\Humans\_Male\Resources

The 3 Gale models in Generated\Public\Shared\Assets\Characters\_Anims\Humans\_Male\Resources

These are the original mod pages for my heads:

★ Ellie's Head

☆ Abby's Head

✮ Owen's Head

  • []The purple head and neck seam issue on Abby Karlach is now fixed (v1. 1)

    []Most likely not compatible with other Shadowheart/Karlach head mods. Maybe hair mods though

    []No, I don’t want to do a version with no eyebrow scar or brown hair Ellie

  • Let me know if there's issues!

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod replaces the heads of Shadowheart and Karlach with Ellie and Abby from The Last of Us Part II, created by ANiceOakTree. It's a cosmetic companion overhaul for fans of TLOU wanting a crossover in Baldur's Gate 3. With 34 endorsements and 7,776 downloads, it's a niche but functional mod.

✨ Key Features

Replaces Shadowheart's head with Ellie's head from The Last of Us Part II.
Replaces Karlach's head with Abby's head from The Last of Us Part II.
Inspired by The Last of Us Part II character designs.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Unique crossover idea for TLOU and BG3 fans.
  • Decent download count (7,776) shows interest.
  • Simple cosmetic change—no gameplay alterations.

⚠️ Cons

  • Low endorsement count (34) suggests limited community validation.
  • Only affects two companions—not a full party overhaul.
  • Last updated January 2024—may not be compatible with latest patches.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who are also fans of The Last of Us Part II and want a visual crossover. If you're looking for a complete companion overhaul or gameplay changes, this isn't it—it's purely cosmetic and limited to two characters.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or BG3 Mod Manager to install and manage this mod easily.
  • Ensure you have the latest game patch, as mods can break after updates.
  • Check the mod's page for any required dependencies or load order instructions.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
ANiceOakTree
Version
1.0
Downloads
7,776
Endorsements
34
Category
Companions
Created
12/6/2023
Updated
1/6/2024

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