Human Basemesh Topology

Elijah8 · Jun 2025

Here is the model on sketchfab
https://skfb.ly/pyENq

I’d like some feedback on the topology of my human base mesh, especially from experienced riggers.

It’s meant for subdivision sculpting and intentionally so low poly.

zetheros · Jun 2025

for subdiv sculpting, more even quads would be good, so I'd divide some of the rectangles around the hips. Breaking up the 5 quad pole on her cheek and the two on her upper chest would be a good idea too

Elijah8 · Jun 2025

Gotcha but how should I go about breaking up those e-poles? Or what's the place to relocate them if they can't be gotten rid of?

Breaking up the 5 quad pole on her cheek and the two on her upper chest would be a good idea too

Elijah8 · Jun 2025

Also are those poles on the sides of her buttocks an issue?

zetheros · Jun 2025

in my experience, poles should be avoided for subdiv modeling, but it really depends on what you're making. Try subdividing a pole and sculpting over the surface to see if the results are what you're after

Elijah8 said:

Gotcha but how should I go about breaking up those e-poles? Or what's the place to relocate them if they can't be gotten rid of?

When your model is symmetrical like your basemesh, you can just delete half of it, break up the poles by having the poles 'escape' out into the central vertical divide, then mirror the geometry and weld. Don't forget to watch for spiraling loops too

Eric Chadwick · Jun 2025

We have some meshes here that might give you some ideas
http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/BaseMesh

Human Basemesh Topology

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