(Classic) Base Appearances Special Expansion
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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
- 👍 3.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 11 Modders Resources and Tutorials mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
THIS IS FOR CLASSIC WITCHER3 V1. 32 ONLY.
If you're looking for the Next Gen version, click here.
Base Appearances Special Expansion (BASE) is a base mod that adds more appearances for several characters. By itself, it doesn't do anything but setup the character entities, quests, community, and related cutscene files, so mod authors can create new mods utilizing the new appearances without meddling with these files. This, in turn, will cut down mod building time tremendously and will also ensure high compatibility from character appearance mods created by different authors.
This base mod has the same philosophy as the "Character Appearance Extensions" mod by Jatodude1. However, this was created to be more flexible when adding new appearances and easier for me to manage compatibility with all of my mods (and anyone who wants to create mods using this base). If you have used my Dynamic Costume mods or Immersive Torture mods, you would know that I've added new appearances for the related characters using this method. Now, with BASE, you can create your own version of the Dynamic Costume, change how Margarita looks during and after prison, etc.
Special thanks to the Brothers in Arms team (PaulR0013, MerseyRockoff, konyme) for letting me integrate several BiA fixes and MegaBound2500 for bundling them into BASE. See changelog v2. 3 for more details.
Q/A:
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[]Will there be new character or new appearances added in the future? Maybe, depends on suggestions and if it's possible.
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]What if you decide to remove an appearance you added in a future BASE update and break my mod? Don't worry. Any future BASE update will only add appearances, never remove or name change to prevent current mod breakage. The only exception to this is if the appearance in question breaks the game.Features:
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[]New appearances for Ciri, Triss, Yennefer, Margarita (and possibly more characters in the future).
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]Ensure high compatibility from character appearance mods created by different authors, if they use this BASE.[]Each mod has its own separate toggle in Gameplay options.
[]Cuts down mod building time tremendously.
- Several built-in vanilla bug fixes (ie. Margarita and Philippa missing legs and shoes).
Character Appearances and Descriptions: (For modders)
CIRI
Novigrad & flashbacks:
ciri_dlc: default travel appearance.
__q103_dirty_dlc: Baron's flashbacks dirty appearance.
__q103_wounded_dlc: Baron's flashbacks wounded appearance.
__q305_dudu_dlc: "when Dudu changes to Ciri to show Geralt" appearance.
Ciri's Skellige flash
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[]New appearances for Ciri, Triss, Yennefer, Margarita (and possibly more characters in the future).
Base Appearances Special Expansion (BASE) is a base mod that adds more appearances for several characters. It's a modder's resource, so it's meant to be used as a foundation for other mods. With over 1,100 endorsements and 28,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for modders looking to expand character customization.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with over 1,100 endorsements — modders trust this base.
- High download count (28k+) shows it's a go-to resource.
- Last updated in 2022, so it's not ancient — likely still relevant.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is bare-bones — no details on which characters or how many appearances.
- As a modder's resource, it's useless for players unless they're building mods.
For mod creators who want to expand character appearances without starting from scratch. If you're a player looking for new looks, this isn't for you — it's a base mod, not a standalone addition. Skip if you want gameplay changes; this is purely a resource.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're new to modding, use a mod manager to keep track of base mods like this one.
- Check the mod's posts or comments for any hidden details about which characters are affected.
- Since it's a base mod, make sure other mods that depend on it are loaded after it in your load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Witcher 3 Mods
- Author
- Teiji
- Version
- 2.3
- Downloads
- 28,795
- Endorsements
- 1,117
- Category
- Modders Resources and Tutorials
- Created
- 5/1/2020
- Updated
- 12/27/2022
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