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There is a wide variety ofStardew Valleymods that can alter the way you play the game.
On top of this, there are smaller mods that tweak what the game looks like.
One jot down of visual mod will make character portraits appear different.
Portraits are the icons of NPCs that appear while they are talking.
Here’s where to find every resident you oughta speak to for the Introductions Quest in Stardew Valley.
These mods can breathe a bit of life into the game, making the NPCs feel more ‘real’.
Updated January 23, 2025 by Jacqueline Zalace:Still looking for the best Stardew Valley portrait mods?
We’ve updated this list with a few more portrait mods that are worth checking out.
15Leyalluna’s Portraits
First up on our list is Leyalluna’s Portrait mod.
This is a simple portrait mod that, as expected, changes the appearance of the sprites slightly.
These redesigned sprites are complete with cute little blush spots right on their cheeks.
This gives a Ghibli-esque feel to the villager portraits, which is great for a cozy farming sim.
Just look at Pam above, complete with her purple eyeshadow and large hoop earrings!
13Shie’s Portraits
Shie’s Portraits mod is another stylized take on the characters of Stardew Valley.
Each character’s personality is brought out, giving them a bit more, well, character.
Leyalluna’s Portraits Mod
For example,Maru’sportrait has been refreshed; she now looks like the eager inventor that she actually is.
This mod doesn’t just pertain to the marriage candidates.
These two characters aren’t always included in portrait mods, so we welcome these additions.
Gigi’s Hi-Res Portraits Mod for All Characters
This mod swaps out NPC’s basic clothing for various outfits based on the current season.
For some reason, the base game has NPCs wearing the same thing, regardless of the temperature.
With this mod, NPCs will have different hairstyles and unique outfits.
Shie’s Portraits Mod
Now, when it’s snowing outside, the residents in the valley will wear cozy Winter clothes!
NPCs even have different Winter clothing depending on whether they are outside or inside.
With this portrait mod, your dreams will finally come true.
Each NPC has an improved anime look, making them uniquely adorable.
This mod is also compatible withStardew Valley Expanded, which adds new characters and locations to the game.
While they are still cartoonish, the NPCs have more detail and proportional features.
Seasonal Outfits - Slightly Cuter Aesthetic Mod
Overall, these mods have a very clean look while still looking like quaint residents of a small town.
With this mod, your children won’t just be useless toddlers who never leave the house.
Stardew Valley is filled with mysteries, and Mr. Qi is one of the strangest.
Stardewvalley Anime Mod
Here’s how to complete one of his major quests, which unlocks the Casino.
They can go to school alongside Jas and Vincent and develop their own hobbies.
Overall, this is a great mod that accompanies new portraits.
RukaBravo’s Portrait Mod
These portraits are clean and detailed, giving more personality to each NPC.
For example, as a busy mom, Jodi looks a bit exhausted in her portrait.
The Farmer’s Children Mod
Nyapu’s Portraits Mod
DCBurger’s High Res Portrait Mod
Vlad’s Revamped Portraits Mod
