Joan Shepard Head Morph (LE1) - (LE2) - (LE3)
⚪ Last updated 2022Preview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 629 Characters mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a collection of head morphs for a custom female Shepard for Mass Effect Legendary Edition 1,2 and 3. (Joan Shepard)
Minimal makeup is used, and facial features are smoothed out for a younger appearance. Apart from the hair mod, there are no other texture or cosmetic mods used. Vanilla in-game assets were used in the creation of this character.
This utilizes the base head morph made in the ME1 character creation and modified further in the Mass Effect Save Editor to adjust bones and balance facial features. Therefore all facial morphs will need to be added in via the Trilogy Save Editor.
The base morph code used:
LE1: 7R1. 4C9. J1F. W89. JG6. 45U. 9EB. 16A. QD8. 2IA. 24C. G54. 1
LE2: Same as above
LE3: 7R1. 4C9. J1F. W99. KA6. 45U. 9EB. 46B. QD8. 2IA. 24C. G54
There is a known problem with LE3 (and ME3) where facial morphs were not ported over correctly. I had spent some time correcting this using the save editor and this should now reflect closely on the facial morphs of the previous titles. All screenshots taken using native in-game graphics to showcase the character's appearance as accurately as possible.
Installation:
It is assumed that you have prior knowledge on importing head meshes using the Trilogy Save Editor.
Guide Provided by Nas00:
- Download the Trilogy Save Editor
- Download and unpack the Head Morph (for example on your desktop so it's easy to find)
- Open up the Trilogy Save Editor, Click Open and open the Save File you want to edit (don't forget to backup your original save!)
(C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Bioware\Mass Effect Legendary Edition\Save)
- Navigate to Head Morph
- Click Import and select the downloaded and extracted head morph.
- Click Save and save it over your original Save of the same name, again don't forget to backup your original save first.
- If the modded hair is not appearing and you have the hair mod installed, go to Head Morph>Raw>Hair Mesh and paste the following line:
BIOG_HMF_HIR_ANTO. Hairstyles. Pilar. HMF_HIR_Pilar_MDL
- Go to Head Morph>Texture Parameters>Hair_DIFF>Value and paste the following line:
BIOG_HMF_HIR_ANTO. Hairstyles. Pilar. HMF_HIR_Pilar_Diff
Install via the Trilogy Save Editor by importing the head morph directly. Please make sure you have back ups of your save game in case you change your mind about the appearance.
Dependencies:
Hair mod: More Hair for Femshep LE1 LE2 LE3
P.s. You are able to change the hairs (via the save
Joan Shepard Head Morph is a cosmetic mod for Mass Effect Legendary Edition that replaces the default female Shepard's head with a custom morph across all three games. With 1,704 endorsements and 116,162 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a fresh look for their Commander Shepard.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,704 endorsements and over 116k downloads.
- Works across the entire Legendary Edition trilogy, so you get a consistent look.
- Simple cosmetic change—no gameplay alterations, just a fresh face for Shepard.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2022—might not be compatible with future patches or mods.
- Only changes the head morph; if you're looking for a full appearance overhaul, this won't cover it.
For Mass Effect Legendary Edition players who want a unique, custom look for their female Shepard without overhauling the entire character. If you're tired of the default face and want something more personalized, this is a quick fix. Skip if you're after gameplay changes or a full appearance mod with hair, makeup, and armor options.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Legendary Edition of Mass Effect, not the original trilogy, as this mod is specifically for LE.
- Use a mod manager like ME3Tweaks Mod Manager to install and manage the mod easily.
- If you're new to modding MELE, check the mod's posts or comments for any user-reported issues or load order advice.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mass Effect Mods
- Author
- Alf
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 116,162
- Endorsements
- 1,704
- Category
- Characters
- Created
- 3/8/2022
- Updated
- 3/8/2022
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