Padme's Viking Inspired Braid (LE1 Shepard Hair Mod)
⚪ Last updated 2021Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 7.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #370 of 629 Characters mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is the first hair I ever made by myself.
It was requested by a friend as first I thought releasing
one hair wouldn't be enough
but my friend really wants it. So here it is.
The pages are separate as the installation differs slightly
and I didn't want to make it longer than it already is
Links to Other Versions
Same Hair for Sims 4 by me can be found here
To Install:
Installation Instructions under the Spoiler tag
1. 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.
2. Open your save in Trilogy Save Editor
3. Go to Head Morph Tab and where it says Hair Mesh put
For Femshep
biog_hmf_hir_viking. Hair_VikingBraid. HMF_HIR_VIKBraid_MDL
For Broshep
biog_hmm_hir_viking. Hair_VikingBraid. HMM_HIR_VIKBraid_MDL
4. Go to Texture Parameters and remove all texture references
for hair as so
5. Change the scalp texture to what you want for the shown scalp
See image gallery for references
Codes for Femshep Scalp Options
CustomFade01
HED_Scalp_Diff
biog_hmf_hir_pro. ProCustomFade01. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade01_Diff
HED_Scalp_Norm
biog_hmf_hir_pro. ProCustomFade01. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade01_Norm
HED_Scalp_Spec
biog_hmf_hir_pro. ProCustomFade01. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade01_Mask
CustomFade02
HED_Scalp_Diff
biog_hmf_hir_pro. ProCustomFade02. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade02_Diff
HED_Scalp_Norm
biog_hmf_hir_pro. ProCustomFade02. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade02_Norm
HED_Scalp_Spec
biog_hmf_hir_pro. ProCustomFade02. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade02_Mask
CustomFade03
HED_Scalp_Diff
biog_hmf_hir_pro. ProCustomFade03. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade03_Diff
HED_Scalp_Norm
biog_hmf_hir_pro. ProCustomFade03. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade03_Norm
HED_Scalp_Spec
biog_hmf_hir_pro. ProCustomFade03. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade03_Mask
HED_Scalp_Diff
biog_hmf_hir_pro. CrewCut. HMF_HIR_Cru_Diff
HED_Scalp_Norm
biog_hmf_hir_pro. CrewCut. HMF_HIR_Cru_Norm
biog_hmf_hir_pro. CrewCut. HMF_HIR_Cru_Mask
Pulled02 Scalp
HED_Scalp_Diff
biog_hmf_hir_pro. Pulled02. HMF_HIR_SCP_Pll02_Diff
Padme's Viking Inspired Braid is a hair mod for Mass Effect Legendary Edition, created by Padme4000 as their first custom hair. It adds a braided hairstyle for both Femshep and Broshep, with 101 endorsements and last updated in October 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple, no-frills hair mod that does exactly what it says—adds a braid for both Shepards.
- Decent community support with 101 endorsements and over 1,300 downloads.
- Works for both male and female Shepard, so you get double the value.
⚠️ Cons
- Only one hairstyle—if you want variety, this won't cut it.
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not be compatible with future patches or DLC.
- No screenshots or detailed install instructions provided, so you're on your own for setup.
For Mass Effect players who want a unique, Viking-inspired look for their Shepard without overhauling the whole game. If you're a fan of braids and want something different from the vanilla options, this is a quick cosmetic addition. Skip if you're looking for a full hair pack or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're modding the Legendary Edition, not the original trilogy—this mod is for LE1 only.
- Use a mod manager like ME3Tweaks Mod Manager to install and manage your hair mods safely.
- If you're new to modding, check the mod's posts section for any user-uploaded screenshots or troubleshooting tips.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mass Effect Mods
- Author
- Padme4000
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,392
- Endorsements
- 101
- Category
- Characters
- Created
- 10/29/2021
- Updated
- 10/29/2021
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