The Laurel General - Undead Zombie General | Game-Ready 3D Character (Blender, Substance Painter)

The Laurel General - A stylized low-poly zombie commander, blending military authority with undead horror. Created using pixel-color trim sheet and decal texturing workflow with a customized Mixamo rig for posing.
Technical Info: 2k Maps, 5.638 tris

The Laurel General draws inspiration from US Army green dress uniforms and Bundeswehr insignia. His emblem replaces traditional oak leaves with laurel leaves, symbolizing fallen glory.
Unlike mindless undead, the Laurel General is portrayed as an intelligent commander, marked by his confident stance and expression.
- Battlefield scars: a burnt arm, exposed ribcage, and bullet holes that emphasize the brutality of war
- Supernatural details: glowing insignia, a single glowing eye, and glowing stars are visual accents that establish his otherworldly authority

Wireframe

Wireframe

2k Texture Maps, Trimsheet + Decals

2k Texture Maps, Trimsheet + Decals

Multiple UV Workflow

Multiple UV Workflow

adjusted Mixamo Rig

adjusted Mixamo Rig

Character Concept for Modeling

Character Concept for Modeling

Concept Art Process