Dragon Age: The Veilguard Modders Introduce Baldur’s Gate 3 Tattoos for a Quirky Tribute to Companion Dynamics

In the realm of fantasy gaming, Dragon Age: The Veilguard delivers an epic adventure where you and a band of quirky companions embark on mythical quests. Similarly, Baldur’s Gate 3 offers a slightly different spin on teaming up with a varied group of eccentric friends to conquer the fantastical. Now, thanks to a clever modder, you can bring a little piece of Baldur’s Gate 3 into Veilguard by adorning your character, Rook, with some unique tattoos.

Fear not, these designs are definitely a step up from some of the questionable choices previous DATV mods have subjected Solas to. After all, it’s hard to go wrong with some cryptic symbols that leave everyone guessing at their meaning.

The modder, ShadyKnight, has taken on this fun project, naming their work ‘Astarion Would Be Proud’. As they put it, “this mod replaces almost all of the default tattoos with those from BG3. It’s not 100% perfect yet, but I’m satisfied enough to post it.” Sounds intriguing, right?

With this mod, you can choose from a variety of creative designs. Imagine sporting face paint reminiscent of a child’s birthday party, intimidating neck scribbles, or chin patterns that might suggest a stylish mishap. Or perhaps you’d like three little birds gracing your cheek, channeling a bit of cheeky charm. Don’t forget the clown makeup, for the brave at heart.

Whatever tattoo style you select, it’ll surely serve as an amusing nod to the many adventures and misadventures in Baldur’s Gate 3. Picture this: you’re in the middle of a profound chat with one of Veilguard’s notably good-natured party members, and suddenly, you catch sight of Rook’s embellished face. Instantly, you’re whisked back to that moment when Astarion’s biting humor caught you off guard, or when Lae’zel’s enthusiasm for combat led to unexpected consequences.

In the latest news for Veilguard, the third patch has just dropped. It’s a minor update, focusing on enhancing user experience with tweaks to photo mode and the UI, and addressing oddities such as “an unusual facial expression when Rook first encounters Emmrich.”

That particular quirk was likely quite amusing, and I’ll admit I’ll miss its unintended humor.