: High-resolution textures (PBR maps) provide the foundational look of your asset, defining how it reacts to light, its roughness, and its base color. Popular Asset Collections on ArtStation
: Custom brushes often combine specific alpha data with unique stroke settings. They are vital for painting realistic hair, weathering effects, or organic textures in Substance Painter.
: Perfect for non-destructive detailing, decals are pre-made 2D graphics (like warning labels, rust patches, or sci-fi panels) applied to a surface to add visual complexity without increasing polygon count.