If you know before you start what the end result has to be?
Start with a lower Poly figure to begin with..

I rarely, if at all use the high Poly figures.
A render is what?
At the most 10" tall??
With the main figure half of that?
How dence can you get?

I work result oriented, try to use the right tools for the job.

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