Tavlach Head Presets
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #620 of 699 Character Customisation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
WHAT THIS DOES:
Adds 3 new head presets based on Karlach and datamined Karlach for Tieflings, Elves, Drow, Half-Elves, and Humans with Body Type 3 (Strong Female).
Includes VFX and custom CC icons.
NOTES:
Want to play Karlach's long lost twin? Kiss Karlach while looking like Karlach? Kiss this version of Karlach while using her vanilla face? Or use a version of that face for your Tav? idk it's your game, do whatever you want. Meshes come from the game's release files, and have been edited to better fit other horn options for Tieflings, and forehead smoothed out for Elves/Drow/Half-Elves and Humans. Textures have been cleaned up to serve as a custom base. Body Type 3 (fem strong) only. This does NOT affect Karlach or other NPCs in any way (though you can use the tiefling heads on her through Appearance Edit Enhanced for Origins).
One file version is for default textures, the other is compatible with Unique Tav Custom Appearance; use only one!
VFX (for things like speak with dead, etc) are enabled, but may override/conflict with other head mods that edit the same files - put this file at the bottom of the load order if you want to prioritize these heads.
i haven't tested everything suuuper thoroughly, so please report any bugs! :}
NEW PRESET OPTIONS:
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[]TAVLACH - Karlach's basegame head without scars (may make a scarred version later)
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]TAVLACH ALT - Karlach's head mesh with alternate custom textures - TIEFLING FS HEAD A - TIF_FS_NKD_Head_A mesh (datamined pre-release Karlach) with custom textures
TO INSTALL:
Unzip the .pak file and place it into your Mods folder (C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Larian Studios\Baldur's Gate 3\Mods)
Use BG3 Mod Manager or other mod managers. (i only use bg3mm, so i'm not sure how vortex works!)
Drag mod from right to left column, then SAVE load order to file and EXPORT Order to Game.
!! Set ANIMATION LEVEL OF DETAIL to HIGH in your visual settings to prevent floating heads !!
THANKS/CREDIT TO
Larian for the original meshes and textures and super cool game fun times yay
Modding community who've set up brilliant tutorials and resources (BG3 wiki) to make this possible
Padme4000 in particular for those great vids and file editing shortcuts through BG3 Mini Tool
Kay's CC Icon Template for the uh template
ShinyHobo for BG3 Modders Multitool to pack the mod + Norbyte for lslib tool to unpack the files
Adds modified Karlach and datamined heads as new character creation presets for Tieflings, Elves/Drow, Half-Elves, and Humans, Body Type 3 only. A niche cosmetic mod with 189 endorsements, last updated January 2024.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 189 endorsements and over 32k downloads.
- Expands character creation options for multiple races, giving more variety.
- Uses datamined assets, so it's lore-friendly and fits the game's aesthetic.
⚠️ Cons
- Body Type 3 only—if you prefer other body types, this mod isn't for you.
- Last updated in January 2024—may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
For players who want more head presets in character creation, especially those who like Karlach's look or want datamined options. Skip if you use Body Type 1 or 2, or if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure your character is set to Body Type 3 in the character creator, or the presets won't appear.
- If you're using other head preset mods, check load order to avoid conflicts—place this one after similar mods.
- Since it's a cosmetic mod, it should work with most mods, but always back up your save before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- horography
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 32,134
- Endorsements
- 189
- Category
- Character Customisation
- Created
- 10/22/2023
- Updated
- 1/13/2024
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