Padme's Viking Inspired Braid (LE3 Shepard Hair Mod)
⚪ Last updated 2022Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 7.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #319 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
. 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. Hair_ProCustomFade01. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade01_Diff
HED_Scalp_Norm
biog_hmf_hir_pro. Hair_ProCustomFade01. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade01_Norm
HED_Scalp_Spec
biog_hmf_hir_pro. Hair_ProCustomFade01. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade01_Mask
CustomFade02
HED_Scalp_Diff
biog_hmf_hir_pro. Hair_ProCustomFade02. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade02_Diff
HED_Scalp_Norm
biog_hmf_hir_pro. Hair_ProCustomFade02. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade02_Norm
HED_Scalp_Spec
biog_hmf_hir_pro. Hair_ProCustomFade02. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade02_Mask
CustomFade03
HED_Scalp_Diff
biog_hmf_hir_pro. Hair_ProCustomFade03. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade03_Diff
HED_Scalp_Norm
biog_hmf_hir_pro. Hair_ProCustomFade03. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade03_Norm
HED_Scalp_Spec
biog_hmf_hir_pro. Hair_ProCustomFade03. HMF_HIR_PROCustomFade03_Mask
Codes for Broshep Scalp Options
CustomFade01
HED_Scalp_Diff
biog_hmm_hir_pro. Hair_ProCustomFade01.hmm_HIR_PROCustomFade01_Diff
HED_Scalp_Norm
biog_hmm_hir_pro.
A compact cosmetic mod that adds a Viking-inspired braid hairstyle for both male and female Shepard in Mass Effect 3. Created by Padme4000 as their first custom hair mod, it has 139 endorsements and was last updated in April 2022.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 139 endorsements and nearly 2,000 downloads
- Works for both male and female Shepard, so it's versatile for any playthrough
- Lightweight cosmetic addition that won't mess with gameplay or balance
⚠️ Cons
- Only one hairstyle option—if you want a full hair pack, this isn't it
- Last updated in 2022, so it may not be compatible with the latest LE3 patches or mods
- No screenshots or install instructions in the description, so you're flying blind until you try it
For Mass Effect players who want a unique, lore-friendly-ish braid for their Shepard without overhauling the whole character system. If you're a completionist collecting cosmetic mods or just want to stand out in your next playthrough, this is a quick grab. Skip if you need multiple hair options or want something more polished with previews.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you're using the Legendary Edition (LE3) version of the game, not the original ME3, as this mod is specifically for LE3.
- Use a mod manager like ME3Tweaks Mod Manager to install and manage this mod—it'll help avoid conflicts with other character mods.
- If you're new to modding, check the mod's forum posts or comments for any user-uploaded screenshots, since the description lacks them.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mass Effect Mods
- Author
- Padme4000
- Version
- 1.2
- Downloads
- 1,958
- Endorsements
- 139
- Category
- Characters
- Created
- 10/29/2021
- Updated
- 4/29/2022
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