Shadowheart Hair Tweak
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #247 of 699 Character Customisation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Shadowheart's vanilla hair, in my opinion, is a good idea with a poor execution. I like the idea of Shadowheart having an alternative, unconventional hairstyle, but to me the way the front frames her face reminds me more of a helmet than realistic hair. While this could have been intentional (something something "Shadowheart aspires to be a True Warrior of Shar"), to me it just looks unnatural. It's so close to looking good, though, and I've seen many pieces of wonderful fan art that execute it so nicely, so I thought I'd try my hand at tweaking it to my liking.
Long-winded opening aside, what this mod actually does
- Adds more volume to her bangs
- Reshapes the fringes on the side of her face
- Resizes her circlet to fit her new bangs
This mod is not compatible with any mod that changes her first hairstyle, but should be compatible with any mod that changes her hair color (like Back to Black by Alkhan797), though I have not tested this.
UPDATE: I have added three new optional files, one with changes only made to the bangs shape which retains her curved side fringes, one with changes only made to the side-fringe shape which reatins her flat bangs, and one combining this mod's changes with LehLatte's Shadowheart de-creased hair. Only choose one option as they are not compatible with one another or the main file. They are installed in the same way as the main file (see below).
Installation: Extract the contents of the .zip folder into your Baldurs Gate 3\Data folder.
The file path should look something like \steamapps\common\Baldurs Gate 3\Data.
Once extracted, the filepath should read:
\steamapps\common\Baldurs Gate 3\Data\Generated\Public\SharedDev\Assets\Characters\_Models\Humans\Resources" for the circlet
"... Humans\_Female\_Hair\Resources for the hair.
Uninstallation: Delete "HUM_F_NKD_Hair_Shadowheart_Evil_Circlet" from the "Humans\Resources" folder and "HAIR_HUM_F_Shadowheart_Spring" from the "_Hair/Resources" folder.
Note 2: I currently have no plans on making a Selune/Act 3 version, but if you're interested in that you can use the aforementioned Back to Black Shadowheart mod by Alkhan797 to do effectively the same thing by either using the "Starter Hair" or "Starter
A small cosmetic tweak that adjusts Shadowheart's bangs and fringes in her default hairstyle. With 590 endorsements and over 124k downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want a subtle visual refinement without changing her overall look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 590 endorsements and over 124k downloads.
- Lightweight cosmetic change that doesn't alter gameplay.
- Simple and focused—does exactly what it says.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the first hairstyle; other styles remain unchanged.
- No screenshots or detailed previews provided in the description.
- Last updated in May 2024—may not be compatible with future game patches.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love Shadowheart but wish her default bangs were slightly different. If you're after a more dramatic overhaul or new hairstyles, this isn't it—it's a subtle tweak for those who want a minor change.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check the mod's page for any required dependencies or load order notes.
- If you're new to modding, start with this simple tweak before trying larger overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- SunMarie
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 124,639
- Endorsements
- 590
- Category
- Character Customisation
- Created
- 1/13/2024
- Updated
- 5/7/2024
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