Half-Illithid Veins Removal
⚪ 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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #113 of 196 Visuals mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
3 versions:
1. Remove both face and body veins
2. Remove only face veins
3. Remove only body veins
Installation
Navigate to where you installed your game, then go to Baldurs Gate 3\Data. Drop the Public or Generated folder you downloaded here.
Default installation locations per game versions:
GOG: C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Baldurs Gate 3\Data
Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Baldurs Gate 3\Data
Unstallation
Delete files:
Generated\Public\Shared\Assets\Characters\_Models\_SharedAssets\SHARED_Skin\Resources\SKIN_Shared_Half_Illithid_MSK. DDS
Generated\Public\Shared\Assets\Characters\_Models\_SharedAssets\SHARED_Skin\Resources\SKIN_Shared_Scars_MSK. DDS
files in update 1. 1:
Generated\Public\SharedDev\Assets\Characters\_Models\_SharedAssets\SHARED_Skin\Resources\Skin_Atlas_Body_DGB_Illithid_A_MSK. DDS
Generated\Public\SharedDev\Assets\Characters\_Models\_SharedAssets\SHARED_Skin\Resources\Skin_Atlas_Head_DGB_Illithid_A_MSK. DDS
Half-Illithid Veins Removal is a visual mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that removes the prominent veins from the half-illithid transformation, giving your character a cleaner look. With 1,569 endorsements and 66,361 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic tweak for players who want to customize their appearance without the alien markings.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,569 endorsements and 66k downloads — clearly a lot of players wanted this
- Simple visual tweak that makes your character look more human, perfect for screenshots and roleplay
- Lightweight mod that doesn't touch gameplay, so it's safe to add to any playthrough
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2023 — may not work with the latest game patches, so check before installing
- Only affects the half-illithid veins; if you wanted to change other aspects of the transformation, this won't help
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love the half-illithid powers but hate the veiny face. If you're into character aesthetics and want a cleaner look for your Tav or Durge, this is a must-have. Skip if you're fine with the original design or want more extensive cosmetic changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using mod manager, just drop the file into your mods folder and activate it — no load order fuss.
- Make sure to check if the mod is compatible with your current game version, since it hasn't been updated in a while.
- If you're on PC, you can preview the effect by loading a save where you've already transformed — you'll see the change immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- lilu_dev
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 66,361
- Endorsements
- 1,569
- Category
- Visuals
- Created
- 8/10/2023
- Updated
- 8/11/2023
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