Gortash Facelift
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #289 of 699 Character Customisation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
For a handsome, younger looking man.
Loose files and .pak.
To use this face for your player character, get Male Human G1 Head from Vemperen's Other Heads (All Repaired).
Install either as loose files (Main File + choose Optional Files) OR .pak (found in Miscellaneous Files)
Update 31/10: Gortash gets veneers - Added files to whiten Gortash's teeth. Loose files in Optional Files, PAK file in Miscellaneous Files.
LOOSE FILES - copy 'Generated' to Data folder
Replaces Gortash's face mesh with Dufresne12's fix of Vemperen's Male Human G1 head at Vemperen's Other Heads (All Repaired).
I did not create or alter the mesh and textures, just renamed for Gortash and added the file path. All credit goes to Vemperen and Dufresne12.
Optional Files
Install the main file to get the new head mesh. Optional files include texture edits and hair replacers.
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[]Stubble: 3 versions.
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]Scars, wrinkles, eyebags: for an older look, closer to the OG. 2 versions.[]Hair replacer: 2 versions I thought looked somewhat like the posters. Main file is not required for these to work.
This doesn't affect his portrait in combat or when examining him, I don't know how to do that. Also some facial animations can look exaggerated.
To remove the stubble or wrinkles, install the main mod again and overwrite.
To remove the whole mod, delete 'Data\Generated\Public\SharedDev\Assets\Characters\_Models\Humans\HUM_M_NKD\HUM_M_Head_Gortash', 'Data\Generated\Public\SharedDev\Assets\Characters\_Models\_Hair\Resources\HAIR_HUM_M_Gortash. GR2', and 'Data\Generated\Public\SharedDev\Assets\Characters\_Anims\Humans\_Male\Resources\HUM_M_NKD_Head_Gortash. GR2' if present.
. PAK
Miscellaneous Files
Added 4 mesh/texture combinations as .pak files:
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[]A: same as main file, new head mesh, no stubble, young complexion
[]B: head mesh, stubble 1, lighter wrinkles
[]C: head mesh, stubble 3, darker wrinkles
- Mesh Only: head mesh, original textures
Hair replacers are also available as .pak.
This is a mesh/texture override. These get applied even if the mod is installed but disabled, as long as it's present in the Mods folder. To remove the .pak mod, choose 'Del
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[]A: same as main file, new head mesh, no stubble, young complexion
Gortash Facelift is a cosmetic mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that lets you change Gortash's head, teeth, and hair. It offers loose files or .pak installation and uses Vemperen and Dufresne12's Male Human G1 head. With 2,385 endorsements and over 100k downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting to tweak Gortash's appearance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,385 endorsements and over 100k downloads.
- Flexible installation options: loose files or .pak for mod manager users.
- Built on a trusted head mesh from Vemperen and Dufresne12.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in October 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Requires the Male Human G1 head mod as a dependency, which isn't linked here.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want to customize Gortash's appearance without overhauling the whole game. If you're a fan of Vemperen's head mods and want a quick cosmetic tweak, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes — this is purely visual.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If using a mod manager, choose the .pak version for easier installation and removal.
- Make sure you have the Male Human G1 head mod installed first, or Gortash's face may break.
- Check the mod's posts section for any compatibility notes with other appearance mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- pooteeweet
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 101,962
- Endorsements
- 2,385
- Category
- Character Customisation
- Created
- 9/15/2023
- Updated
- 10/31/2023
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