Lydia's Heads - Servants of the Raven Queen (Shadar-kai)

⭐ ⭐ (336 endorsements) 📥 75,326 downloads 📌 v1.4 📅 8/21/2024
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Lydia · Character Customisation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 3/27/2025 📅 Created: 8/21/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ BG3 Script Extender — BG3 Script Extender Download ↗
2🧩 Community Library — Community Library (Norbyte) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #378 of 699 Character Customisation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

I was mourning the fact that the campaign where I'm playing a warlock of the Raven Queen will soon come to an end and decided I to make some Shadar-kai inspired presets to help me with this terrible grief. None of these actually look like my warlock because he's... a Drow.... ......... .

I included Human, Half-Elf and Elf/Drow variants because Shadar-kai lore is a mess and they weren't even always elves. All come with a version without scars or other modifications.

If you end up making a character with one of them, I'd love to see them!!!

🤍  Available:

  • []Her That Takes (+2 Variants) - Body 1 & 3 Human, Half-Elf and Elf/Drow[/]

    []Glistering Grief (+1 Variant)  - Body 1 & 3 Human, Half-Elf and Elf/Drow[/]

    []Rise By Sin (+2 Variants)   - Body 1 & 3 Human, Half-Elf and Elf/Drow[/]

    []Him That Gives (+2 Variants)  - Body 2 & 4  Human, Half-Elf and Elf/Drow[/]

    []Golden Sorrow (+2 Variants)  - Body 2 & 4 Human, Half-Elf and Elf/Drow[/]

    []Virtue By Fall (+2 Variants)  - Body 2, 3 & 4  Human, Half-Elf and Elf/Drow[/]

I will not be converting these heads to any other races.

🤍 Things of Note:

  • []Golden Sorrow's glow crackle color can be changed with certain modded eye colors, like astralities's Demon Eyes.[/]

    []The stitches that respond to eye color change based on the glow color of the preset you use. If there's no glow, they will be black.[/]

    []The stitches that respond to horn color will require a mod like Half-Tiefs (Tiefling Horns and Tail for All) to be able to actually change the color. By default they will be grey.[/]

    []Spell VFX should work, but will overwrite or be overwritten by other mods using the same fix.[/]

    []For every complaint about the ears, they will be a little longer on the next heads I make.[/]

    []As a Short Drow Truther, I have to fight with myself every time I add Drow presets to Body 3&4.

    Install with BG3 Mod Manager.

    Make sure “Animation LOD Detail” is set to “High”.

    🤍 Mods used in Screenshots:

    Custom Backdrops for Character Creation and Level Up  || Eye and skin color mods by astralities ||  Hair : Vessnelle's Hair Collection |  Tav's Hair Salon | more dreadlocs and curly hairstyles | more dreadlocs and curly hairstyles Vol. 02 | Dissidia Hair - ALL BODY TYPES -

    🤍 Tools and Resources Used:

    Modder's Multitool by Shinyhobo

    lslib by Norbyte

    BG3 Armature Tools for Blender by Aloija

    BG3 MiniTool and Blender Addons by Padme4000

    Weeviljester's Head Template

    Kay's CC Icon Template

    Thank you. 🤍🤍🤍

    If you like my mods, please consider supporting me on Ko-Fi!

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds 9 new heads inspired by Shadar-kai for Human, Half-Elf, and Elf/Drow, with 3 each for Body types 1-4. A cosmetic character customization mod with 336 endorsements and 75k downloads, last updated March 2025.

✨ Key Features

Adds 3 new heads for Human, Half-Elf, and Elf/Drow, each with variants.
Supports Body types 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Heads are inspired by the Shadar-kai aesthetic from the Raven Queen's domain.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community support with 336 endorsements and 75k downloads.
  • Covers all body types, so it works for any character build.
  • Adds distinct Shadar-kai flavor for players who want that dark, fey-touched look.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 3 heads per race—might feel limited if you want more variety.
  • No screenshots or install instructions in the description, so you're flying blind.
  • Last updated March 2025—could be outdated if the game has patched since then.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who want to give their Human, Half-Elf, or Elf/Drow characters a Shadar-kai-inspired appearance, especially those who enjoy dark fantasy aesthetics. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or a wider range of head options.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a cosmetic mod, you can preview the heads in character creation before committing.
  • Make sure to place the files in the correct folder (likely Data or Mods) to avoid conflicts.
  • If you use a mod manager, let it handle the installation to keep things clean.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
Lydia
Version
1.4
Downloads
75,326
Endorsements
336
Category
Character Customisation
Created
8/21/2024
Updated
3/27/2025

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