24/3/24: I'm bringing this mod back up for anyone interested in downloading it, but I will not be updating it or providing any support/help in the future. I've done everything in my power to try and make it as compatible with other mods as I can, and I've detailed any possible issues you might encounter below and in the Posts section.

I will NOT answer any further questions or reports related to this mod. Please don't ask me to do it. Again, there's plenty of information on any compatibility issues and how to solve them in this page.

I’ve always liked the tattoos Shadowheart had in her original concept art (linked below), so I did my best to recreate and add them to her in-game. This was probably one of the hardest mods I’ve ever tackled (due to coding issues + having to redraw the whole thing two times) and I’m proud that it’s even out at all.


If you're interested in getting a look similar to the image above, the amazing commanderstrawberry made a fully compatible sister mod so you can get her armor!

Asymmetrical Shadowheart Concept Outfit

HOW TO INSTALL (AND UNINSTALL)
You need Mod Fixer for this mod to work.
I highly recommend installing this with the BG3 Mod Manager. You can technically use Vortex, too, but there might be some issues; so, if in doubt, use BG3MM. I can't provide any help or support with installing this mod through Vortex or manually, since I don't use these methods myself.

To install: Download the .zip file, extract it, drop the .pak file onto the BG3MM, move it to the Active Mods column, and you're done!
To uninstall: Simply move the mod to the Inactive Mods column or delete it.

NEW! Added a lighter version for those of you who asked, you can see how it looks like in the gallery. Only download and install one version at a time.

COMPATIBILITY
NEW! Thanks to a wonderful rework by Padme4000, this mod now should be theoretically compatible with any other mod that edits Shadowheart, both through loose files and code. This means that mods like Shadowheart Hair Options should technically be compatible now.

Using this mod alongside Companions - Old Shaders, or any mods that require it (like No Abs for Companions and PC) might yield some problems like giving Shadowheart different tattoos. Check the pinned post at the top of the comment section for possible solutions and workarounds.

Since this mod directly replaces the in-game body tattoo atlas, any mods that also edit/alter replace it won't be compatible with this one. So far, Malenia The Blade of Miquella and HD Githyanki don't seem to work, so if you have either of them + this mod installed it's very likely that they will NOT be compatible with each other. Unique Tav and its body tattoos should be fine, since the game reads them as different files, but I haven't tested it myself.

There have also been reported issues when using Distinctive Dyes, for some reason. I'll try and find out what's causing it, but meanwhile, keep that in mind if you have both of these mods installed. 

KNOWN ISSUES

• Depending on the animation/movement of the arm, the tattoo might look deformed or wonky. Not much of an issue, since that also happens in real life with actual tattoos, but I'm putting it in case anyone notices it.
• I haven't gotten around to testing it, but I suppose that this mod still works after a certain event in Act 3 (iykyk); however, I can't guarantee it.
  

SPECIAL THANKS
These three people were the absolute MVPs and the main reason why this mod exists at all:

• labotor for troubleshooting the coding issues and literally saving my life.
• commanderstrawberry for helping me upscaling the tattoos and reducing a lot of ugly crunchiness.
• And finally, Kota Stoker for allowing me to trace and reference their interpretation of SH's ink (and saving me a lot of hours drawing).
  

Additional huge thanks to Padme4000 for reworking the code of this mod so it's compatible with the asymmetrical armor and any other Shadowheart mod.