Shadow Mastiff Nimbus - Hound of Ill Omen Replacer

⭐ — (98 endorsements) 📥 69,945 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 7/2/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By -K-Constantine · Visuals

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/22/2025 📅 Created: 7/2/2025
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.1% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #109 of 196 Visuals mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Part of the July 2025 Modathon

If, like me, you were disappointed that the Hound of Ill Omen was a recoloured Scratch instead of a proper Shadow Mastiff, then this mod is for you. It changes the visuals and portrait of Nimbus into a Shadow Mastiff Alpha from Act 2. This also changes the Splinter Shadow hounds.

This mod doesn't change his stats. The stats and features in the above image are from the Scratch and Shovel mod, which I highly recommend. Load it BEFORE this mod to ensure compatability.

Credits:
  • []xiphiasrex for teaching me a little about animation entries

This mod was made as Part of the July 2025 Modathon.

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod replaces Nimbus, Hound of Ill Omen, with a proper Shadow Mastiff model instead of the default recolored Scratch. It's a simple visual overhaul for Baldur's Gate 3 players who want a more thematic companion. With 98 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but appreciated cosmetic tweak.

✨ Key Features

Replaces Nimbus, Hound of Ill Omen, with a Shadow Mastiff model
Removes the recolored Scratch appearance
Visual-only change, no gameplay alterations

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Fixes a common complaint about Nimbus looking like a palette-swapped Scratch
  • Recent update (July 2025) shows the author is still active
  • Lightweight cosmetic mod that doesn't affect game balance

⚠️ Cons

  • Low endorsement count (98) compared to downloads (69,945) – many users may not bother endorsing
  • Visual-only mod – if you want new abilities or behaviors for Nimbus, this isn't it
🎯 Is This For You?
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love the Dark Urge storyline and want Nimbus to look more like a sinister shadow hound. Skip if you're fine with the original design or want gameplay changes.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to place the mod files in the Mods folder in your BG3 data directory
  • If you're using other visual mods for Nimbus, load this one last to ensure it takes priority
  • Check the mod's page for any required dependencies before installing

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
-K-Constantine
Version
1.1
Downloads
69,945
Endorsements
98
Category
Visuals
Created
7/2/2025
Updated
7/22/2025

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