HGY Heads
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #61 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 different races and body types. Includes custom CC icons.
new head presets are available for elves/drow/half-elves/humans/tieflings, including a few options for all body types (bt1, bt2, bt3, bt4), as well as gnomes, halflings, dwarves, half-orc and githyanki (see images). there are 24 unique heads in total as of 1. 0. 0. 8; more may be added later. each face also has a custom skeleton and its own set of textures, as well as custom cc icons.
VFX files for spells (such as Speak with Dead) have been included in the pak and can work as a standalone, but require Patches for CC Mods (Patches_for_VFX_Heads file) if you want to use these with other head preset mods. Otherwise, they may conflict with other heads that use 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.
since there were so many head models to deal with, they haven't all been tested extensively in game play, so please report any bugs. and if you decide use any of my heads, please feel free to share screenshots of your ocs! we love to see it~
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 !!
RACE MOD COMPATIBILITY
Followers of Zerthimon - Githzerai by KazSuhra - GYNDA (gith head)
Flutter and Whimsy (Fairy Race) by Labotor - GNOME HEADS for short body type only
MODS USED IN SCREENSHOTS
Astralities' Hair Color Supplement
Jerinski's Alt Hairs & Piercing Edits
Kay's Hair Extensions
Long Straight Hair by Aloija
more dreadlocs and curly hairstyles & vol 2 by Bububull
Neon's Assorted Hairs
P4 Bangs Bangs Everywhere
Silver's Hair Pack
Tav's Hair Salon
Trips' Accessory Collection
Vanilla (and NPCs) Hair Mixer by LeminLinsky
Vessnelle's Hair Collection
OTHER MODS BY ME
Tavlach Head Presets (heads for BT3, tall strong fem)
Half-Elf F7 Complexion (loose texture edit)
HGY Heads adds new custom face presets to Skyrim's character creator for all races except dragonborn, covering body types 1-4. With nearly 2,000 endorsements and 360k downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more variety in character faces.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- High endorsement count (1,977) shows strong community approval.
- Massive download numbers (359,972) indicate widespread use.
- Covers all races and multiple body types for broad compatibility.
⚠️ Cons
- Excludes dragonborn race, limiting options for those characters.
- No detailed feature list or screenshots provided, so you'll need to try it in-game to see the presets.
For Skyrim players who want more face variety in character creation without overhauling the whole system. If you play dragonborn characters, this mod won't help you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- When creating a character, cycle through the preset faces to find the new ones added by this mod.
- If you use body mods, ensure they are compatible with body types 1-4 to avoid visual glitches.
- Check the mod's comments section for user screenshots to preview the presets before downloading.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- horography
- Version
- 1.0.1.0
- Downloads
- 359,972
- Endorsements
- 1,977
- Category
- Character Customisation
- Created
- 12/6/2023
- Updated
- 3/11/2024
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