Shadowheart Sharran Face Tattoo
🟡 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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #24 of 61 Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A face tattoo for Shadowheart based on her concept art.
I really liked the tattoos they gave Shadowheart in some of the concept art so tried to recreate it for her in the game.
There is a loose file version as well as a .pak file version.
A version for Unique Tav is also available.
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Installation:
Extract the contents of the .zip ("Generated" folder) into your Baldurs Gate 3\Data folder.
Install via BG3 Mod Manager if using the PAK Version.
Requirements:
The main PAK version no longer requires unique companion assets.
There are no requirements for either main version of the mod!
The OLD .pak version (UCA Ver) still requires Unique Companion Assets!
Make sure to place this mod below Unique Companion Assets.
Compatibility:
This mod overrides Shadowheart's face textures, specifically the "HEL_F_NKD_Head_Shadowheart_HMVY. DDS" file and therefore is not compatible with any other mods that edit that file.
The UCA PAK version gives her an actual tattoo so is compatible with mods that edit her face textures, however due to it's dependency on Unique Companion Assets, is not compatible with any mods that conflict with UCA (Such as currently KAVT)
Uninstallation:
Delete the "HEL_F_NKD_Head_Shadowheart_HMVY. DDS" file. See "preview file contents" on the download page if you don't know the file path where it's located.
Remove/Delete from your load order in Mod Manager if using PAK version.
Both versions of this mod should be safe to uninstall mid-playthrough
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Thanks to nZx957 for helping with the code for the new .pak version!
Go check out their mod Shadowheart Concept Art Face Tattoos for an alternate design for Shadowheart's face tattoos :)
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A simple face tattoo mod for Shadowheart and/or Tav in Baldur's Gate 3. It adds a Sharran-themed tattoo design, offering a cosmetic customization option for players who want to give Shadowheart or their own character a more distinctive look. With 206 endorsements and over 8,000 downloads, it's a modestly popular cosmetic addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Lightweight and straightforward—does exactly what it says with no bloat.
- Decent community traction (206 endorsements, 8,209 downloads) shows it's been well received.
- Works for both Shadowheart and your own Tav, giving you flexibility.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one tattoo design—if you want variety, this mod won't cover it.
- Last updated May 2026—might not be compatible with future game patches, though it's recent enough for now.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want a subtle, lore-friendly cosmetic tweak for Shadowheart or their own character. If you're into role-playing a Sharran-themed Tav, this is a quick way to add flavor. Skip if you're looking for major appearance overhauls or gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have mod support enabled in Baldur's Gate 3 (check the in-game mod manager or use a mod manager like Vortex).
- If you're using other cosmetic mods, load order might matter—place this one after any appearance overhauls to avoid conflicts.
- Test the tattoo on both Shadowheart and Tav in character creation to see which option you prefer.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- FaronSkully
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 8,209
- Endorsements
- 206
- Category
- Companions
- Created
- 9/3/2024
- Updated
- 5/28/2026
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