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Characters & rigs

Character models, rigs and character animation tools for Blender. A rig is the set of bones and controls you use to pose a model. Most rigs here are built with Blender's armatures, and some use Rigify, the rigging add-on that comes with Blender.

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Updated 3 Oct 2026

About Blender character rigs

When you compare rigs, check what's included: face controls, IK/FK switching, shape keys for expressions, and which Blender version the rig was made in. Rigs often rely on drivers and custom properties, which may not work in older versions. Add-ons for retargeting motion capture are listed under Add-ons & tools.

Questions

What is Rigify?
A rigging add-on included with Blender. It builds a full control rig from a simple template skeleton. Turn it on in Edit › Preferences › Add-ons.
Can I use these characters in a game?
Check the polygon count, whether the rig uses only deform bones a game engine can import, and the licence.