HGY Heads for Shorties
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #162 of 699 Character Customisation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
WHAT THIS MOD DOES
Adds a set of new custom head preset options for GNOMES, DWARVES, HALFLINGS of BODY TYPE 1 only.
Includes custom CC icons, VFX support, and optional support for Eyes of the Beholder and Unique Tav.
New standalone face options for body type 1 (fem) Gnomes (x3), Dwarves (x2), and Halflings (x4). Because short queens deserve some love too!
If you're looking for a few more options for these races (and some for masc), I have more available in my HGY Heads pack.
VFX files for spells (such as Speak with Dead) have been included in the pak and can work as a standalone, but will need Padme4000's Patches for CC Mods (Patches_for_VFX_Heads file) in order to work with other head preset mods. Otherwise, they may conflict with other heads that use the same overrides.
One file version is for default vanilla textures/makeup/eyes. One is compatible with Eyes of the Beholder, one compatible with Unique Tav Custom Appearance, and one option is compatible with BOTH. Use only one file at a time! Please see those mod pages for instructions on use and load order.
TO INSTALL: Unzip the .pak file and place it into your Mods folder (C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods)
Use BG3 Mod Manager or other mod managers. (i don't know how vortex works)
Drag mod from right to left column, then SAVE load order to file and EXPORT Order to Game.
!! Set ANIMATION LEVEL OF DETAIL to HIGH in your visual settings to prevent floating heads !!
BUILT IN RACE MOD COMPATIBILITY
Flutter and Whimsy (Fairy Race) by Labotor - GNOME HEADS for short body type only
MODS USED IN SCREENSHOTS
Astralities' Hair Color Supplement
Ghouls Custom Piercings
Hairstyles of Faerun
Jerinski's Alt Hairs
more dreadlocs and curly hairstyles vol 2 by Bububull
Neon's Assorted Hairs
P4 Bangs Bangs Everywhere
Short Flowery Hairs
Tasha's Cauldron of Hairstyles Pack 2
Tav's Hair Salon
OTHER MODS BY ME
HGY Heads (heads for most races and body types)
Tavlach Head Presets (heads for BT3, tall strong fem)
Half-Elf F7 Complexion (loose texture edit)
THANKS/CREDIT TO
Larian for the original meshes and textures
Modding community for the super helpful tutorials at resources (BG3 wiki) and the Down By The River discord
Padme4000 for her excellent tutorials and BG3 Mini Tool
Aloija for the BG3 Armature Tools for Blender
Kay's CC Icon Template for the icon template
Adds new standalone custom face presets for body type 1 (fem) Gnomes, Dwarves, and Halflings. A popular cosmetic mod with 620 endorsements and 180k downloads, last updated in March 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 620 endorsements and 180k downloads—clearly fills a need.
- Adds much-needed variety for short female characters.
- Standalone presets mean no overwriting vanilla faces.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers body type 1 (fem) — no male or other body type support.
- Last updated March 2024 — may need checking for current game version compatibility.
For players who love playing as Gnomes, Dwarves, or Halflings and want more face options for their female characters. Skip if you play other races or body types.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a cosmetic mod, you can preview presets in the character creator before finalizing.
- Make sure to place the mod files in the correct folder (e.g., Data or Mods) as per standard mod installation.
- If you use other face mods, load order might matter—test to see if presets appear correctly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- horography
- Version
- 1.0.0.1
- Downloads
- 180,441
- Endorsements
- 620
- Category
- Character Customisation
- Created
- 3/4/2024
- Updated
- 3/11/2024
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