Overview
Learn how to rig two-handed weapons perfectly in Blender with this detailed 14-minute tutorial by Pierrick Picaut. Discover techniques for switching parent controls from one hand to another and controlling both hands with the prop itself. The tutorial covers rig overview, character setup, axe switchable parents, driver setup, two-handed controller implementation, "And" expressions, and shows the final result. Access a free downloadable rig and explore additional resources on rigging, animation, and VFX through the P2design Academy. Perfect for 3D artists looking to improve their character rigging skills for weapons and two-handed props in Blender.
Syllabus
00:00 intro
00:36 rig overview
01:43 Charcter setup
03:31 Axe switchable parents
05:43 Driver setup
08:28 : Twoo handed controller
10:20 “And” expression
13:11 Final result
Taught by
Pierrick Picaut