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I will do blender rig and game character setup for unreal engine and unity
Desmond
About this gig
Blender rig and game character setup service for Unreal Engine and Unity building clean, production-ready character rigs that import correctly into both engines and work with standard animation systems from day one.
Service includes:
- Blender rig built to game character pipeline specifications
- Character rig with correct bone hierarchy and engine-compatible naming
- IK and FK controls for arms and legs
- Spine, neck, and root bone configuration
- Finger and facial bone setup on request
- Unreal Engine IK Rig and retargeter setup for animation reuse
- Unity rig testing with standard Humanoid animation packs
- FBX export tested and confirmed importing correctly in both engines
- Weight painting for smooth, pinch-free deformation at every joint
Suitable for humanoid characters, stylized game characters, VTuber avatars, and any game character needing a production-ready blender rig for Unreal Engine or Unity.
Software: Blender | Unreal Engine 5 | Unity
Output: .blend / FBX / engine project files
Please message before ordering for non-humanoid creatures, very complex character anatomy, or full mocap pipeline setups.
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
Get to know Desmond
Desmond
Blender Character Rigging for Unreal and Unity
- FromUnited Kingdom
- Member sinceMay 2026
Languages
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese
I specialize in Blender character rigging and game-ready skeleton setup for Unreal Engine and Unity. I create custom rigs, Rigify setups, skeletal rigs, weight painting, and optimized FBX exports for game development. Whether you need a new character rig, game-ready skeleton, or export-ready assets, I deliver clean, animation-ready rigs compatible with UE5 and Unity.
FAQ
What makes a blender rig game-ready for Unreal Engine or Unity?
A game-ready blender rig uses correct bone naming conventions for the target engine, has clean weight painting that survives FBX export without distortion, uses bone-based IK rather than constraint-only setups, and is tested with an actual engine import before delivery — not just checked in Blender.
Can the same character rig work in both Unreal Engine and Unity?
Yes. The Premium package covers a single blender rig configured and tested for both Unreal Engine and Unity — with engine-specific FBX exports and project files for each. The bone structure is built to be compatible with both engines simultaneously.
What is the difference between a Unity rig Humanoid and Generic avatar?
A Unity rig configured as Humanoid maps to Unity's standard bone structure — giving access to Mecanim retargeting, animation reuse from the Asset Store, and Humanoid IK. Generic uses the exact rig structure with no retargeting support. Humanoid is configured by default
Can the game character rig use animations from Unreal's animation library?
Yes. Unreal Engine IK Rig and retargeter setup — mapping the character rig to Epic's Mannequin for animation reuse — is included in the Premium package so the game character can use Marketplace animation packs immediately after import.
Will the blender rig weight painting survive FBX export correctly?
Yes. Weight painting is tested through an actual FBX export and engine import before delivery to confirm deformation looks correct inside the engine — not just in Blender's viewport.
Can finger and facial bones be added to the character rig?
Yes. Finger and facial bone setup can be added to the blender rig on request. Mention the requirement when ordering and the scope will be confirmed before work begins.
What is delivered when the order is complete?
The fully rigged .blend source file, tested FBX exports configured for the target engine, and engine project files showing the working character rig setup. Premium includes the retargeting configuration and animation test video.
