Highlights
- Shadowheart remains a fan favorite in Baldur's Gate 3, inspiring mods like "Shadowheart on Steroids" to offer a new look for players.
- The upcoming Baldur's Gate 3 update will include a modding toolkit, allowing for more creative fanworks like the muscular Shadowheart mod.
- Players have taken it upon themselves to create new looks and experiences for Shadowheart in the game, showcasing the active modding fanbase.
A Baldur's Gate 3 mod reveals what Shadowheart would look like if she were "on steroids." Although Baldur's Gate 3 players can dress her in various flattering outfits, one particular mod lets players see Shadowheart in a whole new light.
Since the release of Baldur's Gate 3, Shadowheart has remained a fan favorite among all companions. Her personality and backstory are only a few reasons to romance Shadowheart in the game. Being so popular, she has prompted numerous fanworks in the Baldur's Gate 3 community, including cosplays, fan art, and more. While Larian Studios may be done with creating more content for both Shadowheart and Baldur's Gate 3, players certainly aren't and have taken it upon themselves to create new looks for the High Half-Elf.
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Found on Nexus Mods, a mod named "Shadowheart on Steroids" by user tashaweeds allows gamers to meet a more muscular Shadowheart. Redditor Little-Purpose269 shared what the mod looks like in-game and the results are amazing. As the mod's name suggests, this version of Shadowheart comes across as stronger and tougher than how players originally knew her. Under the post, however, one commenter noted that the mod removed her signature half-elf ears.
Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Shows Shadowheart On Steroids
Baldur's Gate 3 has a very active modding fanbase. Like this Shadowheart one, some mods simply modify a character's appearance and the gameplay experience isn't too affected. Others, though, result in hilarious, major changes to the game. One Baldur's Gate 3 mod turned companions into Gen Zoomers, making characters' reactions say phrases like "That's cringe." Another funny mod transformed all companions into Gnomes, not only during exploration but also during dialogues.
Beyond mods, Shadowheart is also a recurrent protagonist of fan creations. To show their love for the character, a Baldur's Gate 3 fan cosplayed as Shadowheart in her iconic Wavemother's Robe, while another preferred to cosplay her in full armor. Considering how creative and talented Baldur's Gate fans are, players can be sure to expect more Shadowheart appreciation in different formats.
Baldur's Gate 3 has yet to celebrate its first anniversary, but with multiple awards and high praise from the critics, its success is undeniable. Larian has Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 scheduled for September, which is set to bring an official modding toolkit for players to enjoy. The studio has revealed that it will not be in charge of the Baldur's Gate series anymore, as it has handed the saga back to Wizards of the Coast. So far, a fourth Baldur's Gate title is still hypothetical.
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Baldur's Gate 3
Abducted, infected, lost. You are turning into a monster, but as the corruption inside you grows, so does your power. Forge a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you and your party will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.
THE ULTIMATE D&D EXPERIENCE
Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle, and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone or as a party of up to four in multiplayer – and select your companions carefully.
A CINEMATIC STORYTELLING EPIC
Forged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before, as you venture through our biggest world yet. Romance, deceive, aid, obstruct, and grow alongside your friends thanks to Larian's next-generation RPG engine.
RPG
- Franchise
- Baldur's Gate
- Platform(s)
- PC , macOS , PS5 , Xbox Series X
- Released
- August 3, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Larian Studios
- Publisher(s)
- Larian Studios
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence
- Split Screen Orientation
- Vertical Only
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Local Co-Op Support
- 1-2 Players
