Divinity: Original Sin 2remains a fantastic CRPG, and recently many players returned to the game due to the incredible popularity of the studio’s latest game,Baldur’s Gate 3. While the game is still in great shape after a few years, there is always room for improvement, and mods have always been the go-to way when it comes to game upgrades.
Character mods focus on NPC visuals, including enemies and creatures. On top of that, certain quality-of-life improvements can also greatly elevate the experience, giving the belovedgame a little extra juice.
8Garb of the Spectre
Endorsements - 48
This spooky armor can make any magelook extra dashingon their journey. The special particle effects, the dark and flowy robes, everything complements that necromancer gloom. Whether players are looking to spice up their next playthrough or just expand their wardrobe, this is a stellar choice.
The mod author also cites a popular Class mod as inspiration, and players are encouraged to check Odinblade’s collection of new and inspired professions and skill trees. Nevertheless, this work easily stands on its own and does a lot of elements just right.
7Elf Armor Mod From Steam Workshop By Ghaleon Valmar
Endorsements - 254
Elf armor can look somewhat odd at times, going a touch overboard with the “different” aspect of another race, and so many players were looking to tone it down a little. This mod adds a lot of new choices for elves, most of which look great, but not overbearing.
As per the description, the mod is ported from Steam Workshop, with the permission of the original author. Players are also encouraged to check out their Steam page, as they have a vast collection of different works. In any case, this is a great mod for anyone who enjoys playing as elves.
6Stealth - No Silly Bush Barrels Or Rocks
Endorsements - 472
In thevanilla version of the game, whenever a character enters stealth mode, they become enveloped in a piece of scenery that fits their surroundings. A bush in a forest, a barrel in a city, a rock in a river, and so on.
This mod gets rid of the fun but arguably silly mechanic, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in the sneaking process. This mod works great in combination with a gameplay mod that allows players to stealth in combat, making the entire premise seem much, much more feasible.
5HQ Creature DE-Classic
Endorsements - 575
This mod gives some much-deserved love to an important but often overlooked part of the game: creatures and animals. The mod improves many textures and models of many living things, especially those that aren’t actively trying to eat the player.
The new models look crisp, clean, and oftentimes a little more interesting than in the vanilla version. New patterns, colors, and textures have been added all over the place, making the in-game world just a little better. Overall this is a great mod that while subtle, does a lot for the game’s ambience.
4Elven Faces Edits - EFE
Endorsements - 632
This mod gives players the option to change most of the elvish faces, giving them a little overhaul. It is a thing of preference, but the new version does look noticeably different, and many players have preferred thenewer models over vanilla.
As always, it isveryimportant to carefully read every mod’s description, to avoid any potential crashes or mod collisions. Also, the author has noted that the mod doesnotaffect any achievement progress, which is great for those hunting for new Steam badges.
3Younger And Smoother Faces
Endorsements - 1,253
Certain character models do look significantly older than their portraits, which certain players have brought up before. This mod does a great job of cleaning up some of the characters’ faces, giving them a modding version of a “facelift”.
This mod also affects a lot of character creation, allowing players more freedom when making their personal RIvellon hero. Most of the races have been affected one way or another, and it’s best to check if the particular changes are the right fit for a player.
2HQ World And Icons Mod DE-Classic
Endorsements - 1,652
This mod makesa lotof changes. From overworld textures to icon overhauls to foliage and character textures. No stone has been left unturned, and the game looksall the better for it.Considering how many icons one has to see in the game, this mod is an absolute pleasure.
New portraits in particular look great, crisp, and have a nice stylized look to them. It is also important to note, that some of the mods might be for the Definitive Edition of the game, and otherwise won’t work on the older iteration.
1Character Creation Plus
Endorsements - 1,806
The mod truly deserves its name. From new face models to hair, accessories, and so much more. Character creation has always been pivotal for many RPGs, and having more options when creating a new one is always a positive thing.
After all, it’s always nice to be able to create a characterjust right. Certain players can spend hours on the customization screen, tweaking every small detail, and more power to them! In any case, this is a lovely mod to have, and its popularity in the community is understandable.
