by Pixcode·Motion Graphics
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Character Builder 2 stands out in the aescripts library for pairing a from-scratch part builder with over 100 pre-rigged characters and support for both Duik Bassel and Limber.
Character Builder 2 from Pixcode is a character-creation tool for After Effects. You can design figures from scratch using interchangeable parts, or bring one of the 400+ included demo characters to life for animated stories.
The builder covers a broad set of parts, including shirts, pants, shoes, hair, beards, gloves, glasses, hats, earrings, ears, eyes, pupils, eyebrows, mouths and noses. A character's view can be changed to six directions. More than 100 rigged characters ship with it, spanning humans, animals and religious icons such as Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
For rigging, Character Builder 2 supports the Duik Bassel structure and works with Limber, and it runs through a user-friendly interface. It lists compatibility with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2020.
Character Builder 2 is best for after Effects artists building custom characters for animated stories, working either from scratch-built figures or pre-rigged ones.
Character Builder 2 is completely free to download and use.
Character Builder 2 lists compatibility with After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2020, covering several recent releases alongside an older version. If you work across multiple machines or an older studio setup, that range gives some flexibility. The current version is 2.0.0, last updated on June 18, 2026. For the definitive requirements on your exact build, check the developer's page before installing.
Character Builder 2 supports the Duik Bassel structure and also works with Limber, so its characters can slot into either rigging setup within After Effects. Over 100 of the included characters come already rigged, spanning humans, animals and religious icons such as Jesus and the Virgin Mary. You can also change a character's view to six directions. For details on how the rigging integrates with your workflow, the developer's page is the best reference.
Character Builder 2 includes over 400 demo characters, which you can use as ready-made bases or as starting points for your own designs. More than 100 of them come rigged, covering humans, animals and religious icons including Jesus and the Virgin Mary. Beyond the pre-made options, the builder lets you assemble characters from interchangeable parts such as shirts, pants, hair, eyes and more, and change the character's view to six directions.
Character Builder 2 is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current price, license conditions and any usage restrictions, check the developer's page directly. The version listed here is 2.0.0, updated on June 18, 2026, with more than 400 demo characters included. Confirming the details on the official page ensures you have the latest information before you download.
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