Puffy Face Begone (aka an umpteenth Alistair fix)

⭐ ⭐ (554 endorsements) 📥 5,592 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 1/9/2019
⚪ Last updated 2019

By HoneyWhite · NPCs

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/30/2019 📅 Created: 1/9/2019
⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
1📦 Additional Hair Tints Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 9.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #32 of 144 NPCs mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Alistair's vanilla face is a horrifying mess, we all know that. I know there are already quite a few fixes out there, but I wanted to try my hand at recreating my favourite royal bastard. Since I'm pretty pleased with the result, I thought I'd share.

I've included all three versions of Alistair, the Warden, the King and (Maker forbid) the drunk.

Featured in all three versions:

  • []A custom complexion, one for each of his morphs. I used a combination of Ellise's unique textures as a base, and kept the eyebrows on because they looked much better than the vanilla ones.

    []Custom eyes I made myself (initially not for him, but who cares), as I didn't want him to have the same eyes as everyone else. I tried to somewhat match his Origins hazel tint and left a little bit of brown around the pupil.

    []A different skin tone, because like several other returning characters, Alistair got bleached between the two games. It comes from honestRope's Natural Skin, but since it's free to use with credit, it's already included in my .erf file.

    []A darker, less saturated hair colour, that (hopefully) looks more like the one he had in DA:O. You will need to download Additional Hair Tints by hakemes for the colour to show in-game.

Warden only:

  • [](Quite literally) a couple of scratches/scars here and there, because he's a warrior.

    If you don't like it, all you have to do is delete his Warden .mor file, make a copy of his King .mor file and rename it to hm_alistair_warden.

    Drunk only:

    • []I was aiming for a slightly scruffier and more tired look, so I gave him yellower teeth, more stubble, dark circles and red eyes. He also has slightly deeper wrinkles under the eyes, but it's barely noticeable in-game.

      If you don't like it, all you have to do is delete his Drunk .mor file, make a copy of his King .mor file and rename it to hm_alistair_drunk.

      Warning #1: Not entirely sure about this, but I think his skin may have been a tad lighter when I took the screenshot used for my header. There shouldn't be that much of a difference between the two tints anyway (and if he looks orange, it's because his face is lit by a fireball or something). All screenshots in the Images tab were taken more recently and show the final version.
      Warning #2: I won't be taking any requests (hairstyle change, etc.) on this. Sorry. You can still tweak his morphs to your liking with pyGFF (or the DA:O Toolset).

      Also, please feel free to share your screenshots! I've only met Alistair as a Warden and I'd love to see what his King and drunk selves look like in action. :)

      Installation

      [*]If you don't already have it installed,

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Puffy Face Begone is a cosmetic NPC mod for Dragon Age: Origins that fixes Alistair's facial appearance, addressing BioWare's original design. It requires Additional Hair Tints by hakemes and includes all other necessary files. With 554 endorsements and over 5,500 downloads, it's a community-approved fix for players bothered by Alistair's look.

✨ Key Features

Fixes Alistair's puffy face, a cosmetic overhaul of his appearance.
Requires Additional Hair Tints by hakemes; all other files are included.
Simple cosmetic mod with no gameplay changes.
Community-trusted with 554 endorsements and 5,592 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved fix (554 endorsements) for a common visual complaint.
  • Lightweight and self-contained—just grab the Additional Hair Tints dependency and you're set.
  • Doesn't touch gameplay, so it's safe for any playthrough.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2019—might not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
  • Requires an external dependency (Additional Hair Tints) that isn't included.
  • Only affects Alistair; if you wanted fixes for other characters, this isn't it.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Dragon Age: Origins players who love Alistair but can't stand his default puffy face. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who wants a more polished look for your favorite companion, this is a quick fix. Skip if you're fine with his original appearance or want broader NPC overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to download and install Additional Hair Tints first, as this mod depends on it.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or DAO Modmanager to avoid overwriting issues.
  • If you're using other Alistair appearance mods, load this one last to ensure it takes effect.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Dragonage2 Mods
Author
HoneyWhite
Version
1.0
Downloads
5,592
Endorsements
554
Category
NPCs
Created
1/9/2019
Updated
8/30/2019

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