Face Veins Tattoo
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #133 of 334 Character Customisation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
i originally did this for one of my tavs but liked the final result so i'm sharing it here. made mostly for roleplay purposes if you want to play a dying/ill/generally messed up character, but the sky's the limit!
there are two different options:
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[]SUBTLE: basically what the name says.
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]INTENSE: also basically what the name says. recommended for darker skintones.that being said, i highly recommend playing around with the color and intensity slider in character creation to get whatever results you like the most! you can also check out these mods for additional tattoo colors:
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[]CaraCara's Citrusy Colors
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]P4 Custom Tattoo and Makeup Colours[]CovenElf's New Colours for Tattoo and Makeup
VERY IMPORTANT DONUT SKIP!!11!
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[]these are tattoo replacers, they don't add any new standalone tattoos; therefore, it will be incompatible with any other mods that edit the cc tattoos file (Skin_Atlas_Head_SHR_Tattoo_A_MSK1. DDS). only install one file at the time with the option you want. the two options replace tattoo 37. there's still no way to add completely new tattoos that i know of, sorry :(
[]for compatibility with unique tav, rename the file from this mod to Skin_Atlas_Head_SHR_Tattoo_A_MSK. DDS and place it in Baldurs Gate 3\Data\Generated\Public\Shared\Assets\unique_tav\FACE. (big thanks to OrionFrost for helping with this!)
drop the "Generated" folder into C:/Program Files (x86)/Baldurs Gate 3/Data, or if your game is installed with Steam, C:\Program Files(x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Baldurs Gate 3\Data. to uninstall, simply delete the folder and the cc tattoos will go back to normal.
very special thx
norbyte for their lslib tools, fnord for their dds photoshop plugin, and OrionFrost for help with unique tav compatibility!
the following mods were used for some of the models in the gallery:
- []New eye colours (and blindness for all eyes) by aurebuen for the eye colors
- Eyes of the Beholder by labotor for the cat eyes
please show me your caps or videos if you use this mod, i'd love to see what you do with it!
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[]these are tattoo replacers, they don't add any new standalone tattoos; therefore, it will be incompatible with any other mods that edit the cc tattoos file (Skin_Atlas_Head_SHR_Tattoo_A_MSK1. DDS). only install one file at the time with the option you want. the two options replace tattoo 37. there's still no way to add completely new tattoos that i know of, sorry :(
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[]CaraCara's Citrusy Colors
Face Veins Tattoo adds a face vein tattoo option to the character creation menu. It's a simple cosmetic mod for players who want to add a subtle, realistic detail to their characters. With 42 endorsements and 775 downloads, it's a niche but functional addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Straightforward and does exactly what it says—no bloat.
- Lightweight mod that won't impact performance.
- Niche but has a small dedicated following (42 endorsements).
⚠️ Cons
- Limited to a single tattoo option—don't expect a full set.
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description.
- Last updated in 2023—may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
For players who want to add a subtle, realistic detail to their character's face without overhauling the whole system. If you're into hyper-detailed character creation, this is a quick win. Skip if you want more variety or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to check the in-game tattoo menu after installing—it should appear under the face category.
- If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid conflicts.
- If the tattoo doesn't show up, verify that the mod is enabled and the game is fully restarted.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- neonbutchery
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 775
- Endorsements
- 42
- Category
- Character Customisation
- Created
- 11/6/2023
- Updated
- 11/6/2023
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