https://youtu.be/08crkU999Fs

In this ZBrush Summit presentation, Mike Climer gives an overview of ZBrush and techniques used that worked on designing the weapons for Destiny 2.

Tips include:

• Using Layers to create filigree patterns
• Using masking + transpose tool to lattice deform, squish, expand, and clip areas.
• Decimate each subtool separate, then merge them, then put the merge at the top of the subtools to make files easier to find while browsing in Lightbox.
• If you can get a weapon below 1 million polies, you may be able to import that model directly into the game engine for testing with sizing, rigs, look, etc.

https://youtu.be/RM4ctbQq_g0

In this FlippedNormals presentation, Henning and Morten go over how to create a rifled barrel for a firearm in ZBrush.