Shadow Rig [Blender 4.0+] - Full Character Rig

"Welcome to the world, Shadow!"

This rig is built for Blender versions 4.0 and above! Fitted with a full UI and body controls, universal mouth commonly seen in the games, IK/FK snapping and much more!

Rig Features and Capabilities:

• Full User Interface (RigUI)
• Universal mouth
• Hair/Quill master controls
• IK parent switching properties
• IK/FK snapping operators
• Various properties for adjusted rig behaviour

About this rig

This character model was made from scratch! I sculpted shadow in Zbrush, and did all the retopology, textures and rigging within Blender

The mouth uses a shrinkwrap, universal mechanism similar to the setup from this forum:

https://blenderartists.org/t/universal-sonic-mouth-blender-rigging-tutorial/1444352

🔎 Disclaimers

This is a FAN-MADE creation, created solely for non profit. If there is an issue and you would like to file a request to take this down, please contact me via email - ryanlykos@gmail.com

USAGE

Feel free to use this in your animations, renders, studies, or any other personal project. However all usage must be limited to Personal Use.

• You cannot resell, or redistribute the assets in original or modified form.
• You cannot use this character in any sexually explicit or politically offensive content
• You cannot misrepresent yourself as the creator or copyright holder of the original assets.

The copyright for the character belongs to SEGA.

This means you cannot use the character for any commercial projects. However, you are free to use this rig for your own personal projects, such as demo reel pieces or school projects, with rig credit to RyanLykos.

The easiest way to do that is to simply tag me!

X (Twitter) - @RyanLykos

Instagram - @RyanLykos

YouTube - @RyanLykos

I look forward to seeing all the things you create!

🔧 SUPPORT

If you encounter any bugs or issues with the rig, or wish to make an enquiry. Please do not hesitate to reach out! And I will work as promptly as possible to resolve the issue.

Email: ryanlykos@gmail.com

Please note, that if any bugs are discovered, you will have to download the file again as per the version update, if there is a bug fix. Check the section below for a more detailed overview of each version. Only the most recent file will be uploaded to this page.

Version History

1.0 - 17/07/2025

• Initial release