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The Ancient Guardian stands as a haunting relic of a lost civilization, a spectral protector bound by forgotten oaths. This 3D model captures the eerie essence of an immortal sentinel — gaunt, weathered, and eternally vigilant. Its form tells a story of centuries spent in solitude, guarding sacred grounds or cursed tombs from those who dare disturb the past.

Rendered with a masterful blend of decayed anatomy and mystical detailing, the Ancient Guardian’s emaciated frame is wrapped in remnants of ancient adornments — bronze armbands, ritual bindings, and runic etchings that glow faintly in the dark. Its hollow gaze and rigid posture evoke both reverence and dread, making it a perfect addition to dark fantasy, horror, or mythological environments.

The texture work utilizes PBR materials, creating realistic skin translucency, aged metallic reflections, and subtle signs of decay. Every element — from the cracks in the skin to the faint spectral sheen — is optimized for cinematic fidelity and real-time performance. Designed for seamless integration, this model performs beautifully in Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, and Maya, making it ideal for boss encounters, temple guardians, or cursed spirits in games and films alike.

Features:

High-quality 3D model depicting an undead or ancient guardian figure

PBR textures (Base Color, Normal, Roughness, Metallic, Emissive)

Optimized topology for animation and real-time rendering

Realistic subsurface and metallic shading for eerie atmosphere

Ideal for fantasy, horror, or mythological projects

Compatible with Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, Maya, and 3ds Max

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Stereolithography<br />File Size: 36.4 MB
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OBJ<br />File Size: 23.3 MB
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3D Manufacturing File<br />File Size: 9.28 MB
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Blender<br />Renderer: Default<br />File Size: 70.4 MB
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Autodesk FBX<br />File Size: 39.3 MB
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PNG | 2 files<br />File Size: 62.7 MB
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USDZ<br />File Size: 25.9 MB
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glTF<br />File Size: 29.8 MB
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