Faces of Faerun
🟠 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
- 👍 1.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #8 of 699 Character Customisation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
<--Patch 8 -->
The mod is compatible with patch 8
<-- What is this mod? -->
A new heads for character creation.
This mod does not replace any of the vanilla heads, it just adds more options.
Only for standard body types.
<-- How to install -->
Install with Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Manager:
Open the .zip file and drop the .pak file into your Mods folder (C:\Users\UserName)\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods)
Launch BG3 Mod Manager and choose the "Public" profile on the top-left
Drag my mod from the right window (Inactive Mods) to the left (Active Mods)
Click the icon "Save Load Order to File"
Manual:
<node id="Module">
<attribute id="UUID" value="8c611d4b-75d9-40eb-ad61-15f898396e12" type="FixedString" />
</node>
<node id="ModuleShortDesc">
<attribute id="Folder" value="Aloija_New_Heads" type="LSString" />
<attribute id="MD5" value="" type="LSString" />
<attribute id="Name" value="Faces of Faerûn" type="LSString" />
<attribute id="UUID" value="8c611d4b-75d9-40eb-ad61-15f898396e12" type="FixedString" />
<attribute id="Version64" value="36029297386049870" type="int64" />
</node>
<-- Issues -->
!!! Heads may float separately from the body. Set "Animation LOD Detail" setting to "High" to fix it. !!!
If you noticed any glitches with eyes/teeth/textures/etc. please report
<-- Thanks -->
Shinyhobo for modders multitool
Norbyte for Export Tool
Padme4000 for modding resources
Down By the River modding community
Labotor for her Half-Tiefs mod, which helped me figure out how to make icons
To my friends ShenMcTir, Kaira, Kn1MS, Tinvesil for the opportunity to create their characters
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Custom Backdrops
Faces of Faerun is a character customisation mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that adds new heads to the character creation screen. With over 25,000 endorsements and 1.6 million downloads, it's a highly popular choice for players seeking more visual variety. The mod is lightweight and easy to install, making it a must-have for those who want to diversify their characters' appearances.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community approval (25,210 endorsements) – this is one of the most trusted head mods out there.
- Huge download count (1.6M) means it's battle-tested and works for tons of players.
- Simple concept – just new heads – so it's easy to understand and use.
⚠️ Cons
- The description is super thin – no details on how many heads or what styles, so you're going in blind.
- Only adds heads, not other customisation options – if you want more than that, look elsewhere.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want more variety in character creation without overhauling the whole system. If you're tired of the same faces and want a quick, popular fix, this is for you. Skip if you need detailed documentation or comprehensive customisation features.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to extract the mod files into your Mods folder (usually in AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods).
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, you can install it with one click – just make sure it's enabled before launching the game.
- Check the mod's page for any required dependencies – since none are listed, it should work standalone, but always read the comments for user reports.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Aloija
- Version
- 2.2.1.0
- Downloads
- 1,561,377
- Endorsements
- 25,210
- Category
- Character Customisation
- Created
- 2/2/2023
- Updated
- 4/20/2025
🔗 Required By 2 Mods
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