Softer Gale - Redone Face Textures and Hair Replacement
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #72 of 537 Character Customisation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
softer gale
While learning how textures work for Baldur's Gate, I decided to experiment on our favorite (maybe) wizard Gale since I saw there weren't many mods on here that made edits to his appearance. I wasn't sure whether it would be worth sharing since the introduction of the Magic Mirror and Appearance Edit mods which have been a godsend for people who enjoy customizing, but thought what the hell, I'll share anyway since maybe someone will make use of this.
I tried to paint adjustments that wouldn't make him completely unrecognizable, but rather just smoothen out some of the wrinkles, lighten the eyebags and make him look a bit more fresh-faced. Also tried to ease up on the redness since in certain lighting his skintone would skew pretty red.
I actually enjoyed working on this and will possibly continue messing around with face/body textures for the other companions/races when I have some time, so maybe you'll see this mod page expand with other stuff, maybe I'll start a new one, or maybe I'll be lazy and do nothing. We shall see :)
installing
There are two options:
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[]Main file which will just have the new face textures. Compatible with other mods that may make non-face related changes to Gale.
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]Alternate file which has the new face textures and changes his hair to Eyrie Peak model if you'd like him to match the screenshots.To install, you can:
[]Drop the downloaded Generated folder in your Baldurs Gate 3\Data\ folder
[]Download with Vortex and choose Install as a replacer when prompted. Note that if you install it this way, you can always delete the mod from your list if you ever need to and it should go back to normal.
I've had a few comments asking about his hair color. I actually didn't make any changes to his hair color, however the images were taken using my Willow ReShade preset here which changes the lighting/color scheme. If you want to make other changes to hair/eye color, etc. I recommend looking at Appearance Edit Origins that you can use with this mod.
special thanks
xdissidiax and their lovely mod Head Presets and Glass Skin - T2 and T4 - for inspiring me to start looking into modding textures.
Padme4000 with her work on providing excellent modding resources and tutorials.
Down by the river discord for allowing me to lurk and learn in the modders' section.
Softer Gale is a cosmetic mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that replaces Gale's face textures to remove blemishes and smooth roughness while keeping a natural appearance. With 640 endorsements and 17,617 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want a cleaner look for the wizard without overhauling his design.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 640 endorsements and over 17k downloads
- Subtle change that keeps Gale recognizable
- Easy to install and remove
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Gale's face, not other characters
- No before/after screenshots provided in the description
- Last updated in 2023, may not be compatible with future game patches
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who find Gale's default face too rough or blemished and want a cleaner, more polished look without changing his overall appearance. Skip if you want a full character overhaul or if you prefer the original gritty aesthetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files in the 'Mods' folder in your Baldur's Gate 3 data directory, or use a mod manager like Vortex for easier management.
- If you're using other mods that alter Gale's appearance, load this one after them to ensure it takes priority.
- Check the mod's page for any updates or compatibility notes before installing, especially after game patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- Yves
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 17,617
- Endorsements
- 640
- Category
- Character Customisation
- Created
- 10/6/2023
- Updated
- 10/6/2023
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