: Open the application and select the 2013 option when prompted.

: Many users upload custom Reshade presets to Nexus Mods that can be dropped directly into the game folder after Reshade is installed. Troubleshooting Common Issues

TexMod works for textures (colors, dirt, clothing patterns). But if you want to change the model (Lara’s hair physics, removing gear, swapping the body shape), you need or manual file surgery.

| Tool Name | Best For | Key Features | |-----------|----------|--------------| | | Beginners / All-in-one management | Manages mods across multiple games; automatic mod sorting | | TR2013 Modding Tools | Advanced modding | Supports meshes, textures, animations, sound; works with .tiger archives | | TexMod | Simple texture replacement | Easy to use; requires DirectX 9 mode | | Special K | Texture injection without modifying game files | Injects textures on-the-fly; includes overlay tools | | TR2013 Mod Manager | Dedicated mod management | Installs/enables/disables ".tiger patch" mods |

This is the modern and safest way to install outfit, skin, and model mods. It packs loose files directly into the game's .tiger archives without forcing you to manually overwrite massive base game files.

Lara’s hair turned neon pink.

: This is the current gold standard for the reboot trilogy. It packs mods into the game's

If you want to extract textures to create your own mods:

Select the mod file and click the Run button within TexMod to start the game.

Some simpler mods are just a single file, like patch000.tiger . This type of manual install is straightforward. To install it, simply:

: Get the TR2013 Modding Tools (also known as the "SOTTR/ROTTR/TR2013 Mod Manager") from Tomb Raider Nexus .