Padmes Vanilla Masc Heads to Other Races
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #49 of 699 Character Customisation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What is this for?
Originally known as "M Half Elf Head E Preset for Other Races" it is now "Padmes Vanilla Masc Heads to Other Races" to account for other masculine heads I make for other races.
This mod is my take on porting some vanilla character creation heads to other races.
How do I install this mod?
Place the .pak in your mods folder:
Mac: User/Documents/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods
Windows: %LocalAppdata%\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods
Linux: SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/1086940/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Larian Studios/Baldur's Gate 3/Mods
Please use either BG3 Mod Manager or the new in game mod manager to enable your mods. You can also use vortex, but due to one I personally don't use, I can't help troubleshoot any issues you may run into.
Thank you for your understanding.
Custom Races
Where applicable this includes native compatibility with:
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[]Whispers of the Divine - Aasimar Race
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]Followers of Zerthimon - Githzerai[]Transient Guests Are We - Playable Dhampir (fangs were added to the heads)
[]Flutter and Whimsy (Fairy Race) (Gnome head is made compatible with this mod for body 4 which uses Gnome body)
Do you want your race supported?
Information is behind the spoiler tags
I do prefer having the compatibility being natively in my mod, so they only show up for the user if they use your Race mod.
However you can make your own patch if you wish , as long as you follow the below permissions:
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[]Only the CharacterCreationAppearanceVisuals entries for your race are included with unique UUIDs in the UUID lines
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]No other files from the mod is included (if you need to make a new material reference the texture UUIDs, please don't include the textures themselves as this avoids extra bulk for users)[]Only use heads that fit the body of your race. For example no Tiefling heads on human/elf/drow/halfelf/halfdrow bodies. Because this will result in gaps in the mesh + texture seams.
If you want me to add compatibility on my end please send:
[] me the link to your mod
[]Race UUID
[]what bodytypes they use (Githyanki, human/elf/drow/halfelf/halfdrow or Strong bodies)
[*]if a custom body please send a mesh or blend file of the custom body so I can fit the head to it.
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[]Only the CharacterCreationAppearanceVisuals entries for your race are included with unique UUIDs in the UUID lines
Padme4000's mod ports vanilla character creation heads to other races, expanding customization options. With 1,776 endorsements and 440,350 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more variety in character appearance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (440k) shows it's a go-to for many players
- 1,776 endorsements indicate strong community approval
- Simple concept that directly adds more variety to character creation
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers vanilla heads, so don't expect new custom meshes
- May conflict with other mods that alter character heads or races
For Skyrim players who want more variety in character creation without adding new assets. If you're tired of seeing the same faces across races, this is for you. Skip if you prefer custom head mods or don't care about vanilla aesthetics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if you have any mods that modify vanilla heads, as they might conflict
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 for easy installation and removal
- Load order matters: place this mod after other character creation mods
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Padme4000
- Version
- 2.0.0.2
- Downloads
- 440,350
- Endorsements
- 1,776
- Category
- Character Customisation
- Created
- 1/4/2023
- Updated
- 4/15/2025
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