Replace default character with custom character using LocalScript

[CheezeNibletz (Cheezey)]

I want to change the default character model to a custom one using a LocalScript. I’ve tried destroying the character and then setting the character to the custom one but that doesn’t work. Player:LoadCharacter() also doesn’t work since it only works in server scripts. Anyone got any ideas on how to do this?

[Accoast]

What’s in your custom character model?
And honestly I don’t think it it will work using LocalScript. Is it possible for you to use server?

[CheezeNibletz (Cheezey)]

No, unfortunately it must be done locally.

[Accoast]

Ok, this works on default R6 Dummy.

-- :: Define the new character
local newCharacterOriginal = game.ReplicatedStorage.Dummy

-- :: Hide previous character
local oldCharacter = game.Players.LocalPlayer.Character
oldCharacter.Parent = nil
game.Players.LocalPlayer.Character = nil 

-- :: Copy new character
newCharacter = newCharacterOriginal:Clone()
newCharacter.Parent = workspace

-- :: Set the new character
game.Players.LocalPlayer.Character = workspace.Dummy 
workspace.CurrentCamera.CameraSubject = workspace.Dummy.Humanoid

It should work on your rig too.
Btw try to rename your Root to HumanoidRootPart

[Tranquananh2811 (sir_pretender)]

I suggest you use a remote event if you want to change the character on the client side. Here is my example:

--- Client-side

local remote = --- Get ur remote event here

Button.MouseButton1Down:Connect(function()
    remote:FireServer()
end

--- Server-side

local remote = --- Get ur remote event here

remote.OnServerEvent:Connect(function(player)
    local model = --- Get your model here
    local CloneModel = model:Clone()
    player.Character = CloneModel
    player.Character.Parent = game.Workspace
end

[Tranquananh2811 (sir_pretender)]

Yes, it will not work in client side, unless you use remote event

[CheezeNibletz (Cheezey)]

Believe me, I would use the server if I could but in this case I can’t lol. Thanks anyways though.