ANIMATION - Emotes and Taunts

Synty® Studios presents: ANIMATION - Emotes and Taunts

Your characters will be able to salute, fist bump, and flex with ease! This pack comes complete with 140 essential emote and taunt animations to help bring your project to life.

These meticulously hand-crafted animations will accelerate your workflow, providing a cohesive collection of motions designed to integrate seamlessly with Synty’s POLYGON and Sidekick characters, and library of ANIMATION packs. 

Check out a video showcase of animations in this pack on YouTube!

◼ Key Features ◼

Animation Sets
140 animation FBX files, including RootMotion, POLYGON/Sidekick, and masculine/feminine versions. Each animation is a separate file, allowing you to import only the animations you need into your project. 

Gallery Scene
We’ve included a scene featuring all the animations as a separate asset, so you can view each individual animation and find what you need easily.

Works with ANIMATION - Base Locomotion and Unity’s Mecanim
This pack includes documentation to guide you on how to blend Emotes and Taunts with Synty’s Base Locomotion animations.

*Please note the Sidekick characters shown in the marketing images are not included with this pack. Pack includes 1x POLYGON crash test dummy, 2x base human Sidekick characters (male and female).

❓ FAQs

Q: Does this pack work with Unity’s Mecanim Animation System?
A: Yes! However, this pack only supports Sidekicks, standard POLYGON characters, POLYGON Kids, and POLYGON Big Rig characters.

Q: Can I use this pack with ANIMATION - Base Locomotion?
A: Yes, documentation is provided to guide you in blending this pack with ANIMATION - Base Locomotion. There's an example animation controller included in the Base Locomotion pack, as well as transition animations in this pack to help with integration.

Q: Do these animations work with Synty Sidekick and POLYGON characters?
A: Yes! These animations are designed to work with Sidekick characters, standard POLYGON characters, POLYGON Kids, and POLYGON Big Rig characters.

Q: Do these animations work with characters in Synty SIMPLE packs?
A: No, these animations do not work with SIMPLE characters.

Q: Can I use the animations on my own custom rig?
A: Only POLYGON and Sidekick rigs, and retargeting using Mecanim, are officially supported. 

Q: Does this pack support Unreal Engine?
A: This pack does not officially support Unreal Engine. There is currently no timeline for Unreal Engine support for Synty ANIMATION products.

Q: Can the animations be used in Unreal Engine?
A: Even though Unreal Engine is not officially supported, you can import the animation FBX files into Unreal Engine, retarget them using the Unreal animations tool, and use them on the Unreal Mannequin. However no official Synty support is currently offered for this.

🔍 Complete Animation List

POLYGON Character Animations

Feminine

Affection

A_POLY_EMOT_Affection_BlowKiss_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Affection_CallMe_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Affection_FingerHeart_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Affection_HeartHands_Femn.fbx

Aggressive

A_POLY_EMOT_Aggressive_MenacingFists_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Aggressive_Roar_High_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Aggressive_Roar_Low_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Aggressive_ThroatSlit_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Aggressive_ThumbsDown_Roman_Femn.fbx

Angry

A_POLY_EMOT_Angry_ShakeFist_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Angry_StranglingMotion_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Angry_TantrumStomp_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Angry_Tantrum_Femn.fbx

Base

A_POLY_EMOT_Base_Idle_Femn.fbx

Celebrate

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_AirGuitar_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_AmpedSkitter_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_BeatChest_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_Clapping_Polite_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_Dab_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_DustShoulder_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_FingerGuns_Double_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_FingerGuns_Single_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_HandOnHeart_Femn.fbx

Dance

A_POLY_EMOT_Dance_ChestPump_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Dance_GreasedLightnin_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Dance_RunningStep_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Dance_Spin_Slick_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Dance_Twist_Femn.fbx

Greet

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_Beckon_Finger_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_Bow_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_Bow_MartialArts_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_Curtsy_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_Salute_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_Salute_Stomp_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_WaveOver_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_Wave_Femn.fbx

Happy

A_POLY_EMOT_Happy_ArmsRaised_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Happy_FistPump_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Happy_Nodding_Confident_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Happy_ThumbsUp_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Happy_TwoThumbs_Bold_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Happy_TwoThumbs_Mild_Femn.fbx

Reproach

A_POLY_EMOT_Reproach_CalmDown_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Reproach_HeadTap_YouCrazy_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Reproach_ShakeFinger_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Reproach_WaveAway_Femn.fbx

Sad

A_POLY_EMOT_Sad_Crying_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sad_Facepalm_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sad_HighFive_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sad_MelodramaticFaint_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sad_Shrug_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sad_ThumbsDown_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sad_Tired_Femn.fbx

Sporty

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_RMH_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_RMV_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_RM_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Baseball_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Boxing_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Flex_Arms_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Flex_Biceps_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Flex_Combo_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_MartialArts_Flourish_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_MartialArts_Flourish_RM_Femn.fbx

Taunt

A_POLY_EMOT_Taunt_HandShakeReject_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Taunt_LaughAndPoint_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Taunt_MockCrying_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Taunt_Raspberry_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Taunt_Shhh_Femn.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Taunt_SlowClap_Femn.fbx

Masculine

Affection

A_POLY_EMOT_Affection_BlowKiss_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Affection_CallMe_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Affection_FingerHeart_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Affection_HeartHands_Masc.fbx

Aggressive

A_POLY_EMOT_Aggressive_MenacingFists_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Aggressive_Roar_High_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Aggressive_Roar_Low_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Aggressive_ThroatSlit_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Aggressive_ThumbsDown_Roman_Masc.fbx

Angry

A_POLY_EMOT_Angry_ShakeFist_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Angry_StranglingMotion_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Angry_TantrumStomp_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Angry_Tantrum_Masc.fbx

Base

A_POLY_EMOT_Base_Idle_Masc.fbx

Celebrate

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_AirGuitar_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_AmpedSkitter_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_BeatChest_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_Clapping_Polite_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_Dab_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_DustShoulder_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_FingerGuns_Double_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_FingerGuns_Single_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Celebrate_HandOnHeart_Masc.fbx

Dance

A_POLY_EMOT_Dance_ChestPump_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Dance_GreasedLightnin_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Dance_RunningStep_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Dance_Spin_Slick_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Dance_Twist_Masc.fbx

Greet

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_Beckon_Finger_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_Bow_MartialArts_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_Bow_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_Curtsy_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_Salute_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_Salute_Stomp_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_WaveOver_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Greet_Wave_Masc.fbx

Happy

A_POLY_EMOT_Happy_ArmsRaised_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Happy_FistPump_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Happy_Nodding_Confident_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Happy_ThumbsUp_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Happy_TwoThumbs_Bold_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Happy_TwoThumbs_Mild_Masc.fbx

Reproach

A_POLY_EMOT_Reproach_CalmDown_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Reproach_HeadTap_YouCrazy_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Reproach_ShakeFinger_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Reproach_WaveAway_Masc.fbx

Sad

A_POLY_EMOT_Sad_Crying_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sad_Facepalm_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sad_HighFive_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sad_MelodramaticFaint_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sad_Shrug_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sad_ThumbsDown_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sad_Tired_Masc.fbx

Sporty

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_RMH_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_RMV_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_RM_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Baseball_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Boxing_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Flex_Arms_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Flex_Biceps_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_Flex_Combo_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_MartialArts_Flourish_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Sporty_MartialArts_Flourish_RM_Masc.fbx

Taunt

A_POLY_EMOT_Taunt_HandShakeReject_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Taunt_LaughAndPoint_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Taunt_MockCrying_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Taunt_Raspberry_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Taunt_Shhh_Masc.fbx

A_POLY_EMOT_Taunt_SlowClap_Masc.fbx

Sidekick Character Animations

Feminine

Affection

A_MOD_EMOT_Affection_BlowKiss_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Affection_CallMe_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Affection_FingerHeart_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Affection_HeartHands_Femn.fbx

Aggressive

A_MOD_EMOT_Aggressive_MenacingFists_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Aggressive_Roar_High_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Aggressive_Roar_Low_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Aggressive_ThroatSlit_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Aggressive_ThumbsDown_Roman_Femn.fbx

Angry

A_MOD_EMOT_Angry_ShakeFist_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Angry_StranglingMotion_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Angry_TantrumStomp_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Angry_Tantrum_Femn.fbx

Base

A_MOD_EMOT_Base_Idle_Femn.fbx

Celebrate

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_AirGuitar_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_AmpedSkitter_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_BeatChest_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_Clapping_Polite_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_Dab_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_DustShoulder_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_FingerGuns_Double_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_FingerGuns_Single_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_HandOnHeart_Femn.fbx

Dance

A_MOD_EMOT_Dance_ChestPump_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Dance_GreasedLightnin_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Dance_RunningStep_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Dance_Spin_Slick_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Dance_Twist_Femn.fbx

Greet

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_Beckon_Finger_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_Bow_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_Bow_MartialArts_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_Curtsy_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_Salute_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_Salute_Stomp_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_WaveOver_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_Wave_Femn.fbx

Happy

A_MOD_EMOT_Happy_ArmsRaised_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Happy_FistPump_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Happy_Nodding_Confident_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Happy_ThumbsUp_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Happy_TwoThumbs_Bold_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Happy_TwoThumbs_Mild_Femn.fbx

Reproach

A_MOD_EMOT_Reproach_CalmDown_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Reproach_HeadTap_YouCrazy_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Reproach_ShakeFinger_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Reproach_WaveAway_Femn.fbx

Sad

A_MOD_EMOT_Sad_Crying_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sad_Facepalm_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sad_HighFive_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sad_MelodramaticFaint_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sad_Shrug_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sad_ThumbsDown_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sad_Tired_Femn.fbx

Sporty

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_RMH_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_RMV_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_RM_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Baseball_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Boxing_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Flex_Arms_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Flex_Biceps_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Flex_Combo_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_MartialArts_Flourish_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_MartialArts_Flourish_RM_Femn.fbx

Taunt

A_MOD_EMOT_Taunt_HandShakeReject_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Taunt_LaughAndPoint_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Taunt_MockCrying_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Taunt_Raspberry_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Taunt_Shhh_Femn.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Taunt_SlowClap_Femn.fbx

Masculine

Affection

A_MOD_EMOT_Affection_BlowKiss_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Affection_CallMe_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Affection_FingerHeart_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Affection_HeartHands_Masc.fbx

Aggressive

A_MOD_EMOT_Aggressive_MenacingFists_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Aggressive_Roar_High_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Aggressive_Roar_Low_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Aggressive_ThroatSlit_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Aggressive_ThumbsDown_Roman_Masc.fbx

Angry

A_MOD_EMOT_Angry_ShakeFist_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Angry_StranglingMotion_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Angry_TantrumStomp_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Angry_Tantrum_Masc.fbx

Base

A_MOD_EMOT_Base_Idle_Masc.fbx

Celebrate

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_AirGuitar_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_AmpedSkitter_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_BeatChest_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_Clapping_Polite_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_Dab_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_DustShoulder_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_FingerGuns_Double_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_FingerGuns_Single_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Celebrate_HandOnHeart_Masc.fbx

Dance

A_MOD_EMOT_Dance_ChestPump_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Dance_GreasedLightnin_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Dance_RunningStep_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Dance_Spin_Slick_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Dance_Twist_Masc.fbx

Greet

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_Beckon_Finger_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_Bow_MartialArts_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_Bow_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_Curtsy_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_Salute_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_Salute_Stomp_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_WaveOver_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Greet_Wave_Masc.fbx

Happy

A_MOD_EMOT_Happy_ArmsRaised_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Happy_FistPump_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Happy_Nodding_Confident_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Happy_ThumbsUp_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Happy_TwoThumbs_Bold_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Happy_TwoThumbs_Mild_Masc.fbx

Reproach

A_MOD_EMOT_Reproach_CalmDown_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Reproach_HeadTap_YouCrazy_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Reproach_ShakeFinger_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Reproach_WaveAway_Masc.fbx

Sad

A_MOD_EMOT_Sad_Crying_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sad_Facepalm_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sad_HighFive_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sad_MelodramaticFaint_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sad_Shrug_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sad_ThumbsDown_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sad_Tired_Masc.fbx

Sporty

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_RMH_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_RMV_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Backflip_RM_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Baseball_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Boxing_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Flex_Arms_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Flex_Biceps_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_Flex_Combo_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_MartialArts_Flourish_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Sporty_MartialArts_Flourish_RM_Masc.fbx

Taunt

A_MOD_EMOT_Taunt_HandShakeReject_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Taunt_LaughAndPoint_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Taunt_MockCrying_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Taunt_Raspberry_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Taunt_Shhh_Masc.fbx

A_MOD_EMOT_Taunt_SlowClap_Masc.fbx

🤖 Technical Info

◼ Compatibility ◼
- Compatible with Unity 2022.3+
- Unity Render Pipeline Support:

• Standard
• URP
• HDRP

◼ File Formats ◼
- Unity 2022.3 package
- Animation zip file

◼ Compatibility Warning◼
- Unreal Engine: Unreal is not supported. Until we announce an Unreal release there is no timeline on when or if Unreal support will arrive in the future.

📋 Changelog

Version 1.0.0 (Unity)
Initial release