How to Change Your Character (Tav) Appearance in Baldur’s Gate 3

Learn how to change your Tav’s character appearance in Baldur’s Gate 3 with this step-by-step guide.

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In Baldur’s Gate 3, you can change your character’s appearance using the newly introduced Magic Mirror. This feature was highly requested by players and allows you to customize your character’s look, voice, and pronouns. You may want to change your character’s appearance in Baldur’s Gate 3 to better align with your role-playing preferences, create a more immersive experience, or simply because you want a fresh look for your adventurer. This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on using the Magic Mirror to change your character’s appearance in Baldur’s Gate 3.

How to Change Your Character (Tav) Appearance

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The magic mirror doesn’t require any quests or unlocking it. Follow those simple steps to change your character (Tav) appearance in BG3.

  1. Locate the Magic Mirror: The Magic Mirror can be found in your camp. It has a mystic appearance, so it is easy to spot.
  2. Interact with the Magic Mirror: Approach the Magic Mirror and interact with it by clicking on it or pressing the designated button (depending on your platform).
  3. Customize Appearance: Once you interact with the Magic Mirror, you’ll be presented with options to customize your character’s your appearance, voice, pronouns, and nether regions. You can tweak these to your liking, giving your character a unique identity.
  4. Confirm Changes: After making the desired changes, confirm your choices. The Magic Mirror will save your Tav’s new look.

By following these steps, you can easily change your character’s appearance in Baldur’s Gate 3 to enhance your gaming experience and further immerse yourself in the world of the game.

What You Can Change and Limitations

Remember that while you can change your appearance, voice, and pronouns, there are certain limitations. Using the Magic Mirror, you cannot alter your character’s race, subrace, or body type. Additionally, this feature is unavailable for Origin characters, hirelings, and full illithids. Cosmetic modifications resulting from in-game choices, such as injuries or transformations, will persist. For example, if you asked Auntie Ethel to remove your eye, those types of changes are permanent.

All customization options players can change in Baldur’s Gate 3 using Magic Mirror:

  • Pronouns
  • Voice
  • Makeup
  • Skin
  • Skin Color
  • Eye Color
  • Tatoo
  • Face Shape
  • Maturity Slider
  • Freckles Quantity/Intensity,
  • Vitiligo Pigmentation
  • Horn customization for Tieflings (Horn color and tip color)
  • Scaring
  • Hair
  • Hair Colors
  • Hair Highlights
  • Facial Hair
  • Facial Hair Color
  • Piercings
  • Crest for Dragonborn

Enjoy your adventures with your newly customized character!


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