In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you and a band of quirky companions embark on a fantastical journey. It’s not too different from Baldur’s Gate 3, where you again find yourself with an ensemble of eccentric friends, fulfilling an epic quest. But here’s something fun: a clever modder has now found a way to blend these experiences a little by introducing some facial tattoos for your character, Rook.
Now, don’t get too anxious—this customization isn’t nearly as cringe-worthy as some of the mods you’ve probably seen on Solas that have prompted an awkward chuckle. I mean, who hasn’t thought about adding mysterious text across their forehead without a clue what it actually means?
The initiative comes from modder ShadyKnight, who took it upon themselves to bring Baldur’s Gate 3’s tattoo selection into the world of Dragon Age. They’ve fittingly named their creation “Astarion Would Be Proud.”
According to them, the mod “replaces almost all of the default tattoos with BG3 tattoos.” While ShadyKnight admits it’s not entirely flawless, they’re pleased enough with the results to share it with the community. That’s pretty exciting if you ask me.
For those who’ve been around the block, you’ll recognize some old favorites: kiddish face paint reminiscent of a birthday party, intimidating neck doodles, eye-catching chin designs that could be mistaken for artful dribbling, and even the iconic trio of birds that let you feign expertise in bird species. Oh, and let’s not forget the classic clown makeup.
Whichever style you choose, it’ll likely serve as a quirky reminder of your adventures in BG3. Imagine having a heartfelt chat with one of Veilguard’s typically kind-hearted party members, only to catch a glance of your character’s face ink and recall the time Astarion made that snippy remark in the middle of a flirtation or when Lae’zel set the camp ablaze in an overzealous rage.
In other news from the world of Veilguard, its third patch has just dropped. It’s a modest update, focusing on quality-of-life improvements like updating the photo mode and tweaking the UI. It also addresses amusing quirks like “an odd facial expression when Rook first meets Emmrich.” Honestly, I’m a bit bummed about losing that—imagine how hilarious it probably was!
