What is a Pose Helper
Pose helper is essentially a custom rig with added controllers. So you don’t have to find specific points to move a sims body part. Like eyes for example… if you’ve created poses before, you’d know how much of a hassle it is to move sims eyes in Blender. Well, with controllers it isn’t a problem at all.
Why use custom rigs
When I first started creating poses one thing that helped me learn was a Pose helper. Back then there only was one custom rig created by Kijiko. And it helped me out a lot. But that rig had its limits and I went back to using EA’s rig. Well, now there are a lot of custom rigs available and I’ve tested some of them out myself. And these can potentially help you create poses a lot quicker with less effort.
I wanted to teach you how to create custom poses before showing you Pose Helpers because I think you need some base knowledge to use these custom rigs. So if you don’t know how to create poses I highly recommend watching my tutorials on how to create custom poses for The Sims 4.
Here I’ve listed custom rigs for adult, child and toddler sims. There are rigs for pregnant sims and plus-size sims and for different height of sims. Also, mermaids, can’t forget the mermaid rigs.
Pose Helper by Kijiko
The first custom rig I ever tried. It still works great and can be very helpful for you. However, I think there are better options available now.
Get it: here
Melodine Rig by FlowersSimFactory
This rig is perfect for creating animations. It also has a pose library for hands and facial expressions. I think this rig is more for people who are a bit more advanced users of Blender.
Get it: here
New Sim Rigs for TS4 by TheSweetSimmer
This creator has added not only Adult rigs in but also a child and a toddler rigs. And it also has a pose library for facial expressions. (+rigs for TS3)
Get it: here
Child Rig by TheSweetSimmer
Like the name says it’s a child rig that has really good controllers so you can create awesome poses for kids.
Get it: here
Rigs Collection by Redhead Sims
Rigs for different body types. These are perfect if you have a plus size sims and you don’t like the clipping caused by poses made for slim sims. These work like EA’s rigs though, no controllers.
Get it: here
Pregnancy Rig by Redhead Sims
These are the rigs I’ve been using for my pregnancy poses. Different Rigs for the second and third trimester and they include controllers.
Get it: here
Custom rig resize for toddlers by Redhead Sims
Great Rigs for different sizes of toddlers and babies. These are great if you want to create newborn poses. These work like EA’s rigs though, no controllers.
Get it: here
Custom rig resize for kids by Redhead Sims
Same idea as the toddler rigs. Different size rigs for kids. These work like EA’s rigs though, no controllers.
Get it: here
Custom rig resize for adults by Redhead Sims
Same idea as the kids and toddler rigs. Different size rigs for male and female sims. These work like EA’s rigs though, no controllers.
Get it: here
Melodine Complete Rigs by FlowersSimFactory
This creator has always been one of my favorite Rig creators. And these new ones are just wow! Definitely must-have rigs. There are rigs for all kinds of sims. Pregnant and non-pregnant, different body types. Rigs for toddlers and children. A rig for mermaids. Also, a pose library for facial expressions and hand poses. Overall, really amazing work!
Get it: here
