Illustrated Portraits (Kingdom Hearts II HUD-Portraits)

⭐ ⭐ (904 endorsements) 📥 37,148 downloads 📌 v1.8.2 📅 4/11/2021
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Dasmantissimo · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/23/2024 📅 Created: 4/11/2021

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #1 of 130 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This Mod Replaces The HUD-portraits of Normal Sora/KHII Sora/Donald/Goofy/Roxas/Aqua/Ventus/Mickey into the Portraits of Kingdom Hearts II and BBS.

But more are to come!

Big Thanks to DykunXV for creating the custom Hurt/Low HP Portraits of Aqua and Ventus!

There are currently 9 Versions:

Main Version:

Replaces the Kingdom Hearts III with the ones from Kingdom Hearts II and BBS with a "custom" Portraits for Sora/Ventus and Aqua.

Currently changed Pictures:

Classic Version:

The Main Version but without the custom Portraits for the Classic Kingdom Hearts II look!

Roxas Version:

The Version where Sora's Portrait is Replaced by Roxas.

Looks good with the "Playable Roxas" mod by belovedSomnus

Vanitas Version:

The Version where Sora's Portrait is Replaced by Vanitas.

Also the Colors of the HUD were changed to fit his Style a lot more.

This mod was specially intended for the 'Playable Vanitas' Mod by Kassiova/CVAxeArmor

Xion Version:

The Version where Sora's Portrait is Replaced by Xion.

This Mod was specially made for "Project Imaginary Number" by Kassiova/CVAxeArmor

Ventus-Vanitas Version:

The Version where Sora's Portrait is Replaced by Ventus-Vanitas.

It's just another Variant of  the Vanitas Mod for anyone trying the Ventus-Vanitas Modelswap

This mod was specially intended for the Ventus-Vanitas Modelswap by Danizaya & Nightmooni

Terra Version:

The Version where Sora's Portrait is Replaced by Terra.

This Mod was intended for the "Playable Terra" Mod by Kassiova/CVAxeArmor

Namine Version:

The Version where Sora's Portrait is Replaced by Naminé.

An Optional Replacement for Kairi is included.

Ventus Version:

The Version, where Sora is replaced by Ventus.

This Mod was Specially made for "Sora Disguised as Ventus" by Nozai

Optional armored Ventus File is included

No Base Sora:

Changes only the Portraits of Donald/Goofy/Aqua/Ventus/Mickey/Riku/KHII-Sora/NPC Roxas

For Use with other Custom Sora-HUD Mods.

Installation:

put the .pak file into KH_3/KINGDOM HEARTS III/Content/Paks/~mods

This is my first Mod and i still need to improve it, but i hope you enjoy it anyways!

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod replaces the HUD portraits in Kingdom Hearts II with the illustrated versions from KHII and Birth by Sleep, covering Sora, Donald, Goofy, Roxas, Mickey, Ventus, and Aqua. Optional variants for Roxas, Vanitas, Terra, Xion, Namine, and Ventus are included. A popular cosmetic UI overhaul with 904 endorsements.

✨ Key Features

Replaces HUD portraits for Sora, Donald, Goofy, Roxas, Mickey, Ventus, and Aqua with KHII and BBS styles.
Includes optional portrait variants for Roxas, Vanitas, Ventus-Vanitas, Terra, Xion, Namine, and Ventus.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 904 endorsements and over 37k downloads.
  • Faithful to the original KHII and BBS art style, giving a nostalgic feel.
  • Optional variants let you customize which characters get the new portraits.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects HUD portraits, so if you're looking for more UI changes, this won't cover them.
  • Potential compatibility issues with other UI mods that alter the same HUD elements.
  • No recent updates since June 2024, so it might not be actively maintained.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Kingdom Hearts II fans who want a more authentic KHII/BBS look for their HUD portraits. If you're a purist who loves the original art style, this is a must-have. Skip if you're fine with the default portraits or want broader UI overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to back up your original HUD files before replacing them, just in case.
  • If you're using other UI mods, install this one last to avoid overwriting conflicts.
  • Check the mod's file structure to see if you need to place files in specific folders.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Kingdomhearts3 Mods
Author
Dasmantissimo
Version
1.8.2
Downloads
37,148
Endorsements
904
Category
User Interface
Created
4/11/2021
Updated
6/23/2024

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