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The Draconic Battle Gear 3D Render, Digital Artwork by zakiel29
The Draconic Battle Gear 3D Render, Digital Artwork by zakiel29
The Draconic Battle Gear 3D Render, Digital Artwork by zakiel29
The Draconic Battle Gear 3D Render, Digital Artwork by zakiel29
The Draconic Battle Gear 3D Render, Digital Artwork by zakiel29
The Draconic Battle Gear 3D Render, Digital Artwork by zakiel29
The Draconic Battle Gear 3D Render, Digital Artwork by zakiel29
The Draconic Battle Gear
3D Render by zakiel29
Disclaimer (Artist Note)
Just a quick heads-up: I’m still working on mastering those breathtaking, ultra-artistic renders that many of you share here and on other platforms. Due to time and hardware limitations, my focus is a bit different. I am, first and foremost, a 3D content creator. I’m usually working against the clock, "jumping" into the next project where I pour all my time and effort to ensure the next product is even better than the last.

I’ve considered using AI to enhance my renders—maybe to replace backgrounds, tweak lighting, or change the overall mood—but I’m still not sure if that would hold the same value for you. So, for now, I’m sharing my promotional renders. My goal with these is to showcase the actual product features and technical details rather than telling a cinematic story.

Thank you so much for your understanding and for the incredible support! It means the world to me.

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(Disclaimer-2: Yes, I use Gemini to translate my descriptions. But I write them in Spanish)

I’ve always had a weakness for the colossal, epic weaponry you see in games like Dark Souls or those high-fantasy Korean RPGs. There’s something about a hero wielding a blade twice their size against gargantuan creatures that just feels... legendary.

For a long time, I kept pushing this project aside. My focus was always on creating outfits (my other big passion), but let’s be honest: crafting a full outfit takes three times longer than a set of props! Eventually, I decided it was time to finally bring these designs to life.

Breaking the Chains of Limitation
Originally, these pieces were designed for Second Life, where technical constraints are everywhere. Porting them to DAZ Studio has been a breath of fresh air. It’s the best thing that could have happened to these models.

Without those old limitations, I’ve been able to truly explore my artistic side:

Morphs and Versatility: I can now play with sizes and shapes—turning a sword into a dagger or a massive greatsword with a single dial.

Material Freedom: I spent hours tweaking the Iray materials, emissive stones, and VFX.

Endless Features: To be honest, the hardest part was knowing when to stop! I kept thinking of new features to add, and if I hadn't forced myself to finish, I’d probably still be developing it today.

I’m thrilled with how these weapons "came to life" in DAZ. They have a soul now.

iliazaharievMon, Mar 30
Karma: 5,274
Amazing work!
zakiel29
Karma: 847
Mon, Mar 30
Thank you!!! <3

The Draconic Battle Gear

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