P4 Garrus Mods (LE1) No Visor New Outfits or Nihlus or Saren as Garrus
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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
- 🏆 #522 of 629 Characters mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What mods are there?
Both these mods are apart of the same mod DLC.
Garrus No Visor
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[]outfits I gave him in his LE2 and LE3 mods of the same name via the Appearance Modification Menu LE1[/]
Nihlus or Saren as Garrus
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[]This option allows you to have Garrus be his default self (no changes to his head or visor)[/]
[]or change his Head to Saren or Nihlus[/]
[]also adds outfits via the Appearance Modification Menu LE1 all the options I gave to Nihlus and Saren in their respective LE2 mods.[/]
Can I use the outfits without changing Garrus?
Yes you can. Make sure to select Default Garrus option.
Other LE Versions
Garrus No Visor - LE2 / LE3
Nihlus as Garrus - LE2
Saren as Garrus - LE2
Made originally as a request from the lovely emmavakariantheirin for the OT
Compatibility
Edits all files required to work with the LE1 Framework
BIOG_Turian_Hench_C
BIONPC_Garrus
BIONPC_Garrus_Normandy
However if only using the outfit options you can use any other mod editing the above files.
To Install:
Use ME3Tweaks Mod Manager to install
Drag the zipped file over ME3 Tweaks Mod Manager
Then it will prompt to install directly.
If importing via import button make sure to click Apply mod at the bottom right of the window.
Make sure to install all content mods (ME3 Tweaks mod manager)
before installing any textures.
To uninstall:
Manage Target -> Delete or Disable 'LE1_Garrus_No_Visor' or `DLC_MOD_LE1_Nihlus_as_Garrus` (this one is the Nihlus or Saren as Garrus).
Big thank you to;
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[]rondeeno, HenBagle and the LE1 Community Patch Team for making this possible.[/]
[]DropTheSquid for all the work on Appearance Modification Menu LE1 and the help given as well.[/]
While the mod settings menu version of this mod had to be put aside for initial release, still big thank you to:
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[]Audemus for helping me with my mod settings menu.[/]
[]Mistyvail for the creation of these for sequences as it made it possible for me to have my selections as settings within the mod settings menu in game itself.[/]
[]naNuke who made it possible to edit one of the files required for Squadmates.[/]
Seriously thank you to everyone who worked on the patch, the framework and helping getting mods ready for the framework.
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[]Audemus for helping me with my mod settings menu.[/]
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[]rondeeno, HenBagle and the LE1 Community Patch Team for making this possible.[/]
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[]This option allows you to have Garrus be his default self (no changes to his head or visor)[/]
P4 Garrus Mods (LE1) is a cosmetic mod for Mass Effect Legendary Edition that removes Garrus's visor, or reskins him to look like Saren or Nihlus. It also includes AMM outfits for those who want only the outfits. With 29 endorsements and 480 downloads, it's a niche mod for players wanting to customize Garrus's appearance.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Gives you three distinct looks for Garrus in one mod
- Simple cosmetic change that doesn't affect gameplay
- Active author (last updated Nov 2025)
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (29) suggests it's not widely tested
- Requires AMM for the outfits option, which isn't detailed
For Mass Effect Legendary Edition players who want to change Garrus's appearance, especially those who dislike the visor or want a fresh look. Also for fans of Saren or Nihlus who want to see them in a new role. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using the AMM outfits, make sure you have AMM installed and configured first.
- Check the mod's forum posts for any known issues or load order advice.
- Since this is a cosmetic mod, it should be safe to install mid-playthrough, but back up your save just in case.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mass Effect Mods
- Author
- Padme4000
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 480
- Endorsements
- 29
- Category
- Characters
- Created
- 11/7/2025
- Updated
- 11/9/2025
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