BlockBench is a free, open-source 3D modeling tool tailored for low-poly models and especially ideal for Minecraft-related content. When used in combination with Figura, it opens the door to highly customized, dynamic characters. This article will guide you through every stage of using BlockBench to design, texture, animate, and implement 3D skins that are compatible with the Figura mod.

What Is BlockBench and How It Powers Figura?

BlockBench is more than just a 3D editor—it’s a specialized platform designed to simplify modeling for Minecraft and similar voxel-based environments. It supports custom textures, Java entity models, and animated elements, all within a beginner-friendly interface. When creating for Figura, BlockBench becomes your canvas, giving shape to your creative ideas.

But what makes BlockBench perfect for Figura? It supports the .bbmodel format, which is essential for Figure compatibility. This format retains hierarchy data, texture mappings, and animation timelines, all of which Figura can then interpret through scripts or settings. Without BlockBench, creating accurate Figura models would be incredibly tedious and code-heavy.