Roblox offers two primary avatar types: R6 (the classic, blocky six-part body) and R15 (a more modern avatar with 15 articulated body parts). Switching to R15 allows for more flexible animations, detailed movement, and the use of certain emotes and clothing items.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to switch your personal avatar to R15 on the Roblox platform.
💻 On Desktop (Browser)
Navigate to the Avatar Editor: Go to the Roblox website and log in.
Click on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) on the top-left corner of the screen.
Select "Avatar" from the menu.
In the Avatar Editor, look for the main categories on the left side (or top, depending on the current layout).
Click on "Head and Body".
A new set of options will appear. Click on "Build" or "Scale".
Scroll to the bottom of this section. You should see a selection option that allows you to choose between R6 and R15.
Select "R15".
Your avatar should update immediately.
📱 On Mobile (App)
Open the Roblox App: Launch the Roblox app on your iOS or Android device.
Go to the Avatar Tab: Tap on the Avatar icon (your character's face) at the bottom center of the screen.
Tap the "Customize" button at the top of the screen.
Select the "Head and Body" tab.
Look for and tap on "Build" (this may be listed further down).
Scroll to the bottom of the "Build" section, and you will find the selector to switch between R6 and R15.
Select "R15".
Your avatar is now set to R15.
⚠️ Important Considerations
Game Limitations: Even if you set your avatar to R15, some older or specific games may force your character into R6 mode. This is a setting controlled by the game's creator and cannot be overridden by your personal avatar settings.
Unsupported Items: When switching from R6 to R15 (or vice-versa), you may receive a warning that any unsupported clothing, accessories, or body parts will be removed. This is because R15 and R6 have different rig structures.
Emotes: Most modern emotes on Roblox require an R15 avatar to function correctly. If you are getting a message to switch to R15 to play an emote, following the steps above should resolve it (unless the game forces R6).
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