Shadowheart Concept Art Tattoos
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #52 of 87 Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
⸢ Mother of Night, darken my step as I walk among the light. Hear my prayer. ⸥
This mod brings Shadowheart's body tattoos from her concept art to the game.
No old shaders required; this works straight out of the box.
Can be safely added or removed mid-playthrough. This being a loose file replacement, only pick one file.
Currently comes in three different versions:
Full: Torso, left arm and back tattoos
Alternate: Same as full but with a more "chaotic" chest tattoo
Left arm only: Only the left arm tattoo
Each version has two different variations. One with black finger and toe nails, and one without.
- Installation -
Install by extracting the .zip file into your "...\steam\steamapps\common\Baldurs Gate 3\Data" folder.
For the .pak version, simply the drop the .pak (pick only one) in your Mods folder or into your mod manager of choice.
Make sure it is in the active tab (or equivalent for non BG3MM users).
Load order shouldn't matter unless you have other Shadowheart modifications, in which case load it after those in order to be safe.
- Compatibility -
Compatible with KAVT, AEE, KAZ CC Body Selector as well as my other mods Shadowheart Concept Art Face Tattoos and ABSolutely.
Shadowheart uses a different body atlas, however, so she will have access to different tattoos than your Tav.
The mod replaces the file HUM_F_NKD_Body_Shadowheart_MSK. DDS. So any mod editing that file will NOT be compatible with it.
The beautiful pictures were taken by the wonderful Kikyo99 and MissRen!
Other mods featured in the CC screenshots
keysuspect's Hair Edits「Dusty Eclipse」 by keysuspect
Asymmetrical Shadowheart Concept Outfit by commanderstrawberry
Basket Full of Equipment SFW「Black Dragonborn Underwear」by AnteMaxx[/si
This mod replaces Shadowheart's body tattoos with her concept art designs, available as loose files or .pak versions. It's a simple cosmetic change for Baldur's Gate 3 players who want a different look for the companion. With 209 endorsements and 42,938 downloads, it's a popular choice for visual variety.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 209 endorsements and over 42k downloads
- Two installation options: loose files or .pak, so you can pick your preferred method
- Lightweight cosmetic mod that doesn't alter gameplay
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Shadowheart's tattoos—if you wanted more visual changes, this won't deliver
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're flying blind on the exact look
- Last updated in July 2026—likely fine for current patches, but no guarantee if the game updates further
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love Shadowheart and want her to match her original concept art. It's perfect for those who want a subtle visual tweak without overhauling the whole game. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or more extensive cosmetic overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using loose files, make sure to place them in the correct Mods folder (usually under \Baldurs Gate 3\Data) and back up the original files if you want to revert.
- For .pak versions, use a mod manager like BG3 Mod Manager to install and manage load order—this avoids conflicts with other mods.
- Check the mod's comments section for any user-reported issues or compatibility notes before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Nzx
- Version
- 1.3.3
- Downloads
- 42,938
- Endorsements
- 209
- Category
- Companions
- Created
- 9/13/2025
- Updated
- 7/15/2026
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