Mantis' Arcane Inspired Preset Collection

⭐ ⭐ (823 endorsements) 📥 160,472 downloads 📌 v1.2.0.0 📅 1/19/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Mantis · Character Customisation

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 4/16/2025 📅 Created: 1/19/2025
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #179 of 699 Character Customisation mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

  PRESETS AVAILABLE

˚ʚ♡ɞ˚BODY TYPE 1 (Half-elf, Full Elf and Human)

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Lyanna

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Sophia

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Wanda

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

˚ʚ♡ɞ˚BODY TYPE 2 - (Half-elf, Full Elf and Human)

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

‎ ‎Morpheus  ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Hawthorne ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

These will not be converted to BT3/BT4 or tiefling. No changes will be made to these presets unless I decide to.

If you want to make a conversion pls ask permission from me :) personal edits are fine

INSTALLATION

Unique Tav (UT) + Eye of the Beholder (EOTB) support available!

ONLY DOWNLOAD ONE VERSION FROM ZIP FOLDER

NO UT or EOTB ➟ MANTIS' PRESETS

UT ONLY ➟ MANTIS' PRESETS - UNIQUE TAV

EOTB ONLY ➟ MANTIS' PRESETS - EOTB

EOTB & Unique Tav ➟ MANTIS' PRESETS - UNIQUE TAV + EOTB

Extract the .zip folder, open it, and place the .pak file into your 'Mods' folder, then make it ACTIVE in your BG3MM load order.

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KNOWN ISSUES/WEIRD STUFF TO FIX

  • []Speak with the dead VFX do not work.

    []Hawthorne human ears are not connected well, this will be fixed soon.

    Please report any issues not mentioned here that you find in the "BUGS" section.

    THANK YOU AND CREDITS TO

    Codexa for their tutorial for BG3 Modding

    Padme4000 for helping me w/ LOD stuff

    weeviljester for their mod template

    Gufery for their Unique Tav patcher tool

    perseidipity for their CC icons template

    jerinski for their custom skeleton guide

    icons made with Canva

    All mod lists from my preview photos are on my Patreon (FREE TO VIEW AND JOIN)

    DISCLAIMER 

    Please respect the time and money I put into these by not reuploading them to other mod hosting websites. Please ask permission if you wish to patch/modify anything and reupload it, most of the time I will say yes.

    If you want to use my mods as a base for your own, please ASK me first. Some of my presets are based on myself or real people that I know. I would prefer some are not edited and then released to the public.

    If something is a personal edit/mod, do whatever you want and you do not have to ask, just do not upload it for public use.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Mantis' Arcane Inspired Preset Collection adds BT1 and BT2 face/head presets for Baldur's Gate 3, inspired by the Arcane art style plus original characters and other media. With 823 endorsements and 160k downloads, it's a popular cosmetic pack for character customization fans.

✨ Key Features

Includes face/head presets for both BT1 and BT2 body types.
Presets are inspired by the Arcane art style, plus characters from other media and original creations.
Full public release from early access preview.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (160k+) shows it's a go-to for Arcane-style looks.
  • Covers both body types, so you can use it for any character.
  • Actively updated (April 2025), so it's not abandoned.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 823 endorsements relative to downloads—some users may not be fully satisfied.
  • Cosmetic only; no gameplay or mechanical changes.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want their Tav or Durge to look like they stepped out of Arcane. If you're into character creation and want stylized, unique faces, this is a solid pick. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls—this is purely visual.
📦 Install:Easy· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you're using the correct body type (BT1 or BT2) when selecting presets in the character creator.
  • If you're using other face mods, load order matters—place this after to avoid conflicts.
  • Preview presets in the character creator before finalizing to see how they look with your chosen hair and makeup.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
Mantis
Version
1.2.0.0
Downloads
160,472
Endorsements
823
Category
Character Customisation
Created
1/19/2025
Updated
4/16/2025

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