Faber the Master Builder - 3D Character Model

Completed in April 2023, Faber-of-Will-and-Might, also known by his title as the Master Builder, is the first 3D character I ever created. He is a character from the Halo franchise belonging to an advanced alien race known as the Forerunners. Best known as the creator of the Halo rings, he was also a profoundly corrupt and evil character who contributed to the downfall of his entire race and the suffering of many others, all in the name of greed and power.

I began sculpting his face in Blender, initially just for fun when boredom struck. However, upon suggestion from a friend, I decided to create the entire character. Utilizing Blender, I sculpted his face and poly modeled the armor. The most challenging aspect was improvising on parts that the concept art didn't depict, such as his legs and back. I employed Substance Painter to craft the materials and textures; the primary challenge lay in rendering his skin realistically. Additionally, I aimed to infuse his armor with colors and designs reminiscent of Forerunner architecture seen in Halo Infinite. Furthermore, I utilized Photoshop to create tileable patterns on the armor and illustrations of the character.

My inspiration stemmed from the initial concept art that revealed his face, originally created by Kory Lynn Hubbell for the Halo Encyclopedia.
Original concept art: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Wmx0LG