If you’re a member of the VRChat community, then you know that avatars are an integral part of the experience. These digital representations of yourself are what other players see when you interact with them. They also determine how others see you in the game and whether or not they have any kind of reaction to seeing your avatar in general. Although some gamers may find their favourite avatars organically, these virtual representations aren’t always easy to find. Luckily for you, we’ve compiled a list of places where you can find VRChat avatars with ease.

Discord

Discord is a voice and text chat service that is largely utilized by the gaming community. It’s a great place to find VRChat avatars because you can search for them and make posts for people offering your services. If you’re a creator, you can also turn your room into an open-ended marketplace where people can trade and share avatars. If you’re on the hunt for a VRChat avatar, your best bet is to head to Discord’s VRChat channel. You can also try searching for “VRChat” on a general VR channel, but the results may not be what you’re looking for.

VRChat Blog

The VRChat blog is a great place to find VRChat avatars if you’re into creating your own. As a blog that is primarily dedicated to VRChat creations, there are a number of writers who post their own avatar designs. Some are free, while others are paid content that you’ll need to purchase. You can also find several avatar presets, which are premade avatars that people use to create new personas. These avatars are created using different programs and are then published to the blog for anyone to download and use for their own purposes.

VRChat Forums

If you’re on the hunt for a particular avatar, you should try searching the VRChat forums. This is a great place to find avatars that are no longer available in the game, as well as ones that are long out of date. VRChat forum users are also generally active and willing to help others find avatars they’re looking for.

Avatar Commissioning Sites

If you’re looking for something a little more customised then why not consider getting your VRChat avatar commissioned? There are thousands of talented artists out there who offer their services of creating a fully functional VRChat avatar under your specifications. Making a VRChat avatar from scratch is a tall order as you will need experience with 3D modelling, animation and a bunch of other skills. 

Working closely with a professional artist is the best way to get exactly what you want out of an avatar without any of the hassles of doing it yourself. You can find plenty of these freelance artists on various sites like Twitter, Etsy and Fiverr but the emergency of official commissioning services like VTuberArt shows promise!

Getting an avatar commissioned isn’t the cheapest option on our list by a long shot, but the price all depends on what you’re looking for and the artist that you work with. If you’re in need of a super realistic avatar with 20 different animations then you can bet that the artist is going to charge more. Likewise, well-established artists in the industry who have worked with content creators tend to also charge premium rates. The average VRChat commission can cost anywhere between $200 – $700. But then again you can’t put a price on originality.

VRChat Worlds

VRChat worlds are the best way to get your hands on free avatars. There are hundreds of fan-made avatar worlds chocked full of characters from popular video games, TV shows, anime, movies and memes. There is literally something for everyone. These avatar worlds literally act as a virtual clothing shop for avatars where players and their friends can walk around trying on any avatar they like for free.

There are also plenty of mirrors dotted around so you can admire your outfit. Plenty of these avatars come with cool animations that artists wanted to share with the community. The only downside to this is that you likely won’t be the only one using that avatar which is why you’ll sometimes see congregations of the same character. But if you don’t mind this then you’re all good! 

VRChat Artwork and Creations

VRChat artwork and creations are another great source for avatars. Fan art and other artwork inspired by VRChat is a great place to find avatars that aren’t readily available in the game. You may also be able to find an artist who is willing to design an avatar based on your specifications. VRChat artwork and creations also include premade avatars that are available for download. You may have to pay a small fee to access these avatars, but they are worth the cost if they’re exactly what you’re looking for.

Some of these art marketplaces are Sketchfab and Artstation which specialise in 3D models. Many artists make fully VRChat-compatible avatars and list them for players to buy. Of course, it’s important to check the description for the number of polygons and what kind of licensing they’re offering with the avatar.

BEWARE! Scammers!

As with any online community, you’re likely to run into a few scammers during your search for avatars. If you’re buying or trading for an avatar, always make sure to use a trusted payment method and avoid sending money to individuals you don’t know. Although most people are good and decent, you should always be aware of the potential for scammers. 

If you’re getting an avatar commissioned from a freelancer site like Fiverr or Etsy make sure that they have trusted reviews and produce good quality work. It’s not uncommon for scammers to steal other artists’ work and pawn it off as their own.

Final Words

VRChat is a fantastic gaming experience that provides endless hours of entertainment. Although it is a fantastic place to interact with other players, you will have a lot more fun if you use an avatar that fits your personality. You can find avatars in many different places. Try out a few of these places to find your perfect avatar. Now it’s time to put your best digital foot forward and start exploring the vast world of VRChat with a new and exciting avatar. Whether you’re searching for something to represent yourself or you want to discover new people, finding avatars in VRChat is the perfect way to start your adventure.

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