Modding in Baldur's Gate 3 might be easier than ever, but as it becomes more accessible, making choices about which mods you'll download has only become more difficult. Which beard will make your dwarven ancestors proud? Does this eye mod have too many options?
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Posts By Lucas OlahRather than have you scour through the dredges of Nexus and mod.io, these are some of the best customization mods out on the market. Whether you're a hellish tiefling, a deadly dragonborn or your run-of-the-mill human, there's a little something for everyone out there, and the time for making the character of your dreams starts here.
11 Big Dwarven Beards
Image from Big Dwarven Beards by Bububull.Mod Location
Nexus
Author
Bububull
Recommended Pairings
more beards for Dwarves, Heir of thunder - Thrud's Hairstyle
There is nothing more important to a dwarf than their beard, and that's why having choices to spice up your face's most important feature is worth the investment. Thankfully, Bububull has you covered, even if you're not a dwarf, with their beard series.
This mod features eight new choices for your big, bulky, luxurious beards, from braided to bejeweled and everything in between. If you find your beautiful beard getting in the way of your axe, thankfully there is a second add-on option for an additional eight styles with their more beards for Dwarves add-on.
10 Portrait Pose Pack
Image from Portrait Pose Pack by 0CH.Mod Location
Nexus
Author
0CH
If you're tired of your profile picture not capturing the true essence of your character from the moment you begin your game, you'll want to consider the Portrait Pose Pack.
The mod works by inserting your character into the same pose as another NPC portrait. Unfortunately, you cannot mix-and-match body types, meaning a gnome character won't get to pose as dearest Karlach. However, if you're an elf that thought Orin's pose was especially invigorating, you can capture her aesthetic in a self-insert portrait. Just don't tell Lae'zel that Shadowheart is using her portrait.
9 Squeeze The Day Tattoo and Makeup Replacer Salon
Image from Squeeze The Day Tattoo and Make-up Replacer Salon mod by lushlemonx3.Mod Location
Nexus
Author
lushlemonx3
Recommended Pairings
Tattoo Collection by Mari (Nexus), Tattoo Parlor
With so few tattoo options on Console and a slightly less sparse pick on the Nexus, it's refreshing to see such a solid option for body-art. Completely customizable in colour and with four packs and nearly 60 new options, you can make an entire story for your unique character in body-art alone.
Thankfully, for those who don't want a replacer option, there is compatibility with the Unique Tav mod. And for those who want more than tattoos on their face, there are body tattoo options also made by lushlemonx3.
8 Leicarna Piercings: Crystals
Mod Location
Console Only
Author
leicarna
Recommended Pairings
Kylin's Piercings
Available only through mod.io, Leicarna's Piercings give coloured varieties of unique earring sets you won't want to pass up. Whether you're a serrated-eared gith or a round-eared dwarf, you'll have the ability to catch anyone's eye with these crystal goodies.
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Posts By Matthew CochranFor those who aren't inspired by beautiful, crystal earrings (who are you?), you can add Kylin's Piercings to broaden your jewelry selection and create a library of options that will have you spending another twenty minutes in character creation - if you're ever able to leave it.
7 Crazy Color Pack
Image from Crazy Color pack by AkElka.Mod Location
Nexus and Console
Author
AkElka
Recommended Pairings
Vanilla CC Colours For All Sections
Greatly expanding the potential of horns, hair, makeup, and tattoos, Crazy Color pack adds 200 new colours to your customization palette. This mod uses no vanilla textures or colours, making it completely unique. Want your Dragonborn horns to be neon green? Done. Your hair to be iridescent orange? Yesterday's problem.
For even more colours, this mod is completely compatible with padme's "Vanilla CC For All Sections." Both are found on Nexus and on consoles, meaning you'll be turning your characters into walking art pieces in no time.
6 Some New Horns
Image from Some New Horns by PseudoKociara.Mod Location
Nexus
Author
PseudoKociara
Recommended Pairings
Kylin's Horns, Saer's Horns, Alternate Tiefling Tails, Alternate Tiefling Horns, P4 Patches
Horns are a dime-a-dozen for customization, but few have the range of colour options and opportunities as Some New Horns - a name that does not betray the creativity of its options. The greatest benefit of this particular mod is the ability to give gradient colouring to the horns, giving your tieflings a little extra pizzazz.
For those wanting some more options, Alternate Tiefling Tails and Horns will both be great additions to your modlist for tieflings (also available on Console), and Kylin's Horns exists for the creative and Saer's Horns exist for your spicy druids.
5 Goggles And Glasses Collection
Image from Goggles and Glasses Collection mod by Lordcobra12.Mod Location
Nexus
Author
Lordcobra12
Recommended Pairings
Ione's Clerical Eyeglasses
Glasses not being available from the outset seems like a bit of an oversight. Thankfully, this mod brings a little more clarity to character creation by offering 12 new options to give your character a little more immersion.
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Posts By Lucas OlahUnfortunately, all of these very cool glasses and goggles are 100 percent for the aesthetics, so if you'd like a pair of glasses with a bit more practical utility, we suggest downloading Ione's Clerical Glasses which allow you to see a little more than what's on the page.
Do not press randomize when using this mod or you will crash the game.
4 Seadragon Assets
Mod Location
Nexus and Console
Author
AkElka
Recommended Pairings
Pearl, Dragonborn Extra Tabs - Horns and Hair
Complete with unique animations and special coloured options and available on both Nexus and consoles, there is nothing one could want more than AkElka's Seadragon Assets collections. In fact, those who want unique dragonborn options need not look any further than AkElka's mod page.
With several new dragonborn head presets (such as Pearl or Vexa), no dragonborn in all of Faerun could ever hope to compete with your unique character. From horns to new tails (all with extended tab options), AkElka has covered every dragonborn character creation need.
3 Feywild Eyes
Image from Feywild Eyes mod by astralities.Mod Location
Nexus
Author
astralities
Recommended Pairings
Eyes of the Beholder
Feywild Eyes greatly expands your options for your windows to the soul. There are dozens of options to choose from, spanning across titles like Dread Blossom to Mirage Dragon. And if I had eye colours named like that, I'd have permanent Advantage on Charisma rolls for life.
When paired with Eyes of the Beholder, you'll be able to restart the previously disabled glowing eyes features just in case the denizens of Baldur's Gate weren't giving your character enough eye-contact. Your tieflings and dragonborn have never looked cooler.
2 Tav's Hair Salon
Mod Location
Nexus
Author
Toarie
Recommended Pairings
Icon and Race Patches for Tav's Hair Salon, Kay's Hair Extensions (On Console and Nexus), Feather Braids (Console Only)
Tav's Hair Salon, available only on Nexus, is a generally tried-and-true introduction to hair mods. With the largest selection of hair types available for any hair mod, you won't need to branch out very far. Its greatest flaws (keeping it from ranking any higher) are its lack of availability for console and no included icon displays; you'll have to download a patch to see what you're cooking with.
From the consoles department, Feather Braids are a cute addition, and Kay's Hair Extensions will add an extra layer - literally and metaphorically - to your haircare routine.
