Shadowheart's New Fit
🟡 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.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #48 of 61 Companions mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Gives Shadowheart new starting gear using the early access half-plate armour combined with her camp pants.
Does not change her camp clothing.
Shadowheart also begins the game equipped with a Spear +1 and a Sharran shield.
Incompatible with anything that edits Shadowheart's starting equipment.
Will only affect new games.
Installation
Import the archive into BG3MM.
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This mod replaces Shadowheart's starting gear with the early access half-plate armor combined with her camp pants, giving her a fresh look at the beginning of the game. It's a simple cosmetic change for players who want a different aesthetic for Shadowheart without altering gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Gives Shadowheart a distinct early-game look that stands out from her default outfit.
- Uses the early access half-plate armor, which many players miss from the full release.
- Lightweight mod with 104 endorsements and 4,480 downloads, indicating a decent following.
- Easy to install and use, no complex setup required.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Shadowheart's starting gear, so the change is temporary until you find better equipment.
- No screenshots or additional details provided, so you can't preview the look before installing.
- Last updated in March 2026, but no compatibility notes for future game patches.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want to give Shadowheart a fresh look at the start of the game, especially those who liked the early access armor design. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or gear that scales with level.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod files in the correct mod folder (usually 'Mods' in your BG3 data directory) to ensure it loads properly.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable the mod before launching the game to avoid conflicts.
- This mod only changes the starting gear, so you'll see the new outfit when you first recruit Shadowheart or load a save before that point.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- xJustAdam
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 4,480
- Endorsements
- 104
- Category
- Companions
- Created
- 5/13/2025
- Updated
- 3/10/2026
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