STAV - Snailzx Tattoos And VTs
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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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 9 Character Customisation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A shader mod to add tattoos, separate Tav’s textures from NPCs, as well as other new functionalities.
Comes with a built-in tattoo selector developed by the talented Nzx!
Since virtual textures are handled by Script Extender they DO NOT count against the limit.
You need both the VT pak and the main pak!
Body Tattoos:
Main (colour shared with the main head tattoo), Alt & Glow.
Additional Head Tattoos:
Alt & Glow (colours shared with the body tattoos).
Swirlies Toggle:
Turns on a changeling-esque moving swirl, colourable via horn and horn tip colour.
Body Scars:
Adds to the normal map to enable scars without needing a VT swap, meaning body texture edits and scars can be used together without manual texture edits. Will do nothing without a NM texture added from another mod.
Unique Companions:
Companions have their own unique materials and textures.
Separate VTs for each body variant:
Each bodytype and shape from each race uses their own virtual textures.
Yes, that means BT3/4 as well as races like Drow or Half-Elf!
Works in Photo Mode!
Expanded Atlases:
More options for head tattoos, makeup, and scars!
Featuring Tattoos and Makeup from the wonderful artists:
Check out their mods for more atlases!
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Installation
Install the mod like normal by dropping it into your mods folder or by using your mod manager of choice. You can use loose file overrides to replace the atlases if you wish to.
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STAV - Snailzx Tattoos And VTs is a shader mod for Baldur's Gate 3 that adds tattoos (main, alt, and glow variants) for both face and body, separates Tav's textures from NPCs, and includes a built-in tattoo selector developed by Nzx. With 87 endorsements and 3,258 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated cosmetic enhancement for character customization enthusiasts.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 87 endorsements and over 3,200 downloads.
- Offers a variety of tattoo options (main, alt, glow) for both face and body.
- Built-in selector makes it easy to switch tattoos in-game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2026 — may not be compatible with future game patches.
- Requires shader modding knowledge; not for beginners.
- Limited to cosmetic changes; no gameplay impact.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love deep character customization and want to stand out with unique tattoos. Perfect for roleplayers and fashion-focused adventurers. Skip if you're looking for gameplay overhauls — this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your game is updated to the latest patch to avoid shader conflicts.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to easily install and manage the mod.
- Test the tattoo selector in the character creation screen to see all options before finalizing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- EvilSnail0fDestruktion - Nzx
- Version
- 1.2.4
- Downloads
- 3,214
- Endorsements
- 93
- Category
- Character Customisation
- Created
- 7/5/2026
- Updated
- 8/14/2026
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