SMITE
/ Multiplayer Action MOBA
VSQUAD supported SMITE with stylized 3D character production under a strict established art direction and production pipeline. The work required accurate style matching, strong character readability, clean asset execution, and careful review at every stage.
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3D CHARACTER ART FOR SMITE
Character assets created to follow approved concepts and established visual direction.
High-poly sculpting used to define armor, costume details, and character forms.
Game-ready PBR textures prepared to match the project’s stylized material style.
Character assets created to follow approved concepts and established visual direction.
High-poly sculpting used to define armor, costume details, and character forms.
Game-ready PBR textures prepared to match the project’s stylized material style.
Who this work fits
Reliable art support for indie teams that need quality, budget awareness, and a team that stays involved.
External production support for larger teams with established quality bars, reviews, and pipelines.
3D production support for brands, agencies, products, and companies outside gaming.
SMITE • Third-person MOBA • Hi Rez Studios
Zeus
We made this Celestial skin for Zeus to lean into a sun-priest aesthetic. The main trick was the huge feathered wings – getting that soft texture to work with the more rigid armor pieces. We used hand-painted textures for the gold filigree on his robes and cranked up the yellow emissives on the shield and armor so he really stands out. It’s built to look divine and powerful while keeping his classic Zeus silhouette easy to spot in a fight.
Miss Missery
We worked on the Miss Misery skin to get a sharp, demonic look. The main focus was the high contrast between her red coat and the purple energy on the wings and weapon. We used hand-painted textures for the gold skull pauldrons and added bright emissives to the scythe’s core to make it stand out. The goal was to keep her silhouette readable for Smite gameplay while pushing the dark, stylish aesthetic.
Our operation models
- Individual artists or small production units can join your existing pipeline and work under your team’s direction.
- VSQUAD handles a defined production scope with senior review, internal coordination, and delivery control on our side.
Horus
We worked on this bionic skin for Horus to give him a high-tech, street-enforcer look. The main focus was the mechanical wings and making the glowing blue energy around his staff and body really pop. We used hand-painted textures for the tactical gear and added sharp emissives to his goggles and bionic legs. The goal was to keep his aerial silhouette clear while leaning hard into that futuristic, cyberpunk aesthetic.
Game engines we work with
Game-ready assets for Unity projects, mobile games, indie titles, and cross-platform production.
Production-ready assets for Unreal projects that need strong visuals and clean technical setup.
Flexible asset production for Godot projects, indie teams, prototypes, and lightweight games.
Merlin
We made this Jester skin for Merlin to mix a classic harlequin look with something a bit more sinister. The big focus was the red and black leather and getting those checkerboard patterns to look sharp on the coat. We used hand-painted textures for the details and added purple emissives to the energy effects so his spells really pop. It’s all about keeping his silhouette recognizable while pushing that dark, chaotic vibe.
Xbalanque
We went for a shadow-stalker vibe with this Xbalanque skin. The main trick was the contrast between the dark leather hood and those bright orange glowing eyes. We used hand-painted textures for the bronze lion armor pieces and made sure his agile silhouette stays sharp in-game. It’s all about that lethal, stealthy look while letting the metallic details and daggers pop during combat.
Bellona Ghost Queen
We worked on this Bellona skin to give her a clean, spectral look. The main thing was getting that teal skin tone and the glowing greatsword to feel right. We used hand-painted textures for the spiked armor and kept her silhouette readable so players recognize her instantly. The arrows in the back and the crown were added to finish off that Ghost Queen vibe while keeping her battle-ready.
Cliodhna
We worked on the Celestial skin for Cliodhna to capture a cosmic, otherworldly vibe. The main focus was the deep space texture on her gown and the sharp orange emissives in her eyes and weapon. We used hand-painted details to keep the armor pieces looking solid while letting the glowing “star” effects provide that ethereal feel. The goal was to keep her silhouette recognizable for Smite gameplay while pushing the magical visual effects.
Daji
We went for a bright, cyber-anime look for this Daji skin. The main thing was balancing the pink and teal colors, especially across those massive tails. We used hand-painted textures for the outfit and pushed the neon glow on her claws to make them pop during combat. The goal was to keep her silhouette recognizable for Smite while leaning hard into the modern, star-themed aesthetic.
House Unicorn
We made this House Unicorn skin to mix heavy armor with a more ethereal, magical vibe. The big challenge was the iridescent skirt and getting that silver plate to look right against the purple fabrics. We used hand-painted textures for the fur and metal, then pushed the teal emissives on the gems and the little unicorn-rabbit pet. It’s a clean, stylized look that keeps her combat silhouette clear while showing off the fine details.
Kali - Spy Master
We made this Kali skin with a focus on the ronin-inspired silhouette and cosmic fabric patterns. The model features four arms holding sickles and a spear, with hand-painted textures on the purple robes and golden armor. We added pink emissives to the lanterns and eyes to keep the character visible in-game while maintaining that stealthy, spy-master vibe.
Spectral Shifter The Morrigan
We wanted a really ghostly feel for this Morrigan skin. The main trick was the teal emissive skin popping against the dark, patterned fabric of her dress. We hand-painted the silver filigree and really cranked up the glow on the staff’s crystal to draw the eye. It’s built to look ethereal while staying sharp enough to read during a chaotic Smite match.
Lunar Moth
We built the Lunar Moth skin to mix a soft, natural feel with bright cosmic energy. The main focus was the large wings—getting those intricate blue patterns to look sharp while keeping the overall shape clean. We used hand-painted textures for the fur on the chest and boots, then added sharp yellow emissives to the eyes to make the character pop. The goal was to keep her silhouette readable for Smite’s gameplay while leaning into the magical moth theme.
Sol Succubu
We went for a dark, supernatural theme with this Sol skin. The main challenge was the wings – making that purple glow feel bright enough to pop without losing the detail in the gradients. We used hand-painted textures for the teal hair to make it contrast with the dark purples of her outfit and kept the armor pieces sharp. It’s a clean, readable model that hits the succubus vibe while staying true to the Smite style.
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FAQ
Key questions about our production work on SMITE, including stylized 3D character production, skins, PBR texturing, sculpting, style consistency, quality control, and production support for similar multiplayer games.
The work focused on creating character models and skins under a strict established art direction. Every asset had to match the game’s visual language, technical requirements, and production standards.
This type of work requires more than good modeling. It needs careful concept following, strong sculpting, controlled PBR texturing, and review at every stage.
The production included sculpting, modeling, retopology, UVs, PBR texturing, material work, and final asset preparation. The characters had to be ready for real production use and fit into the existing game pipeline.
For a live multiplayer game, consistency matters a lot. New skins and characters cannot look like they come from a different project, even when the concept is visually complex.
The team had to preserve the main silhouette, costume logic, armor shapes, materials, and character personality from the concept while translating it into a clean 3D production asset.
This is where art direction matters. The goal is not to copy the concept blindly, but to make it work in 3D, from different angles, with proper proportions, readable forms, and correct material treatment.
The team checked proportions, sculpted forms, armor details, fabric shapes, color balance, material response, and texture readability. Every asset had to feel like part of the same game.
For projects like SMITE, consistency is not optional. Even small mistakes in silhouette, material finish, or texture contrast can make a character feel off-style.
High-poly sculpting helped define armor details, costume forms, surface breaks, folds, ornaments, and character-specific details before moving into the final game-ready asset workflow.
Sculpting is especially useful for stylized characters because it helps control the big forms first, then refine details without losing the main silhouette.
PBR does not mean the asset has to look realistic. In stylized production, PBR tools can help control metal, leather, cloth, skin, roughness, highlights, and material separation while still keeping the final look within the game’s art direction.
The goal was to make textures readable, game-ready, and consistent with the existing SMITE character pipeline.
The exact software is less important than the production result: clean sculpting, proper topology, readable textures, controlled materials, and assets prepared for the existing pipeline.
For a project like SMITE, tools are only part of the work. The harder part is matching the established visual direction and passing review consistently.
The team reviewed sculpt quality, topology, UVs, texture readability, material setup, concept matching, and overall style consistency. This helped catch issues before the asset reached the external review stage.
For live game production, quality control is not only about beauty. It is also about predictability, technical cleanliness, and reducing unnecessary rework.
We can help with 3D characters, skins, creatures, armor sets, weapons, props, sculpting, retopology, UVs, PBR texturing, and game-ready asset preparation.
The best starting point is a character brief, concepts, references, target quality bar, technical requirements, and information about the production pipeline.
If the scope is unclear, we can help break it down first: what needs sculpting, what can be simplified, what texture workflow makes sense, and how much review time should be planned.
After that, we can suggest a realistic estimate, production timeline, and team setup.
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Our email:
head@vsquad.art
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Art Director:
Volodymyr Liubchuk
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Assistant Producer:
Violetta Popova
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