Peds.meta Access

Advanced mods, like the Sifu Combat Mod , edit this file to assign new fighting styles and reaction times to NPCs, making them more challenging or realistic. ⚠️ Common Issues

The internal ID used to spawn the ped (e.g., a_m_m_skater_01 ). peds.meta

In the world of modding and FiveM server development, peds.meta is a critical metadata file that acts as the "DNA" for Non-Player Characters (NPCs) or "peds". It defines how a character looks, behaves, and interacts within the game world. 🛠️ What is peds.meta? Advanced mods, like the Sifu Combat Mod ,

On FiveM servers, this file is typically included in a stream folder and referenced in the fxmanifest.lua or __resource.lua to ensure the server "streams" the custom character data to all connected players. It defines how a character looks, behaves, and

When adding a completely new character (like a superhero or a real-world celebrity), modders must create a new entry in peds.meta so the game knows which .ydd (model) and .ytd (texture) files to load.

Errors in the XML syntax (like a missing closing tag) are a frequent cause of game crashes during the loading screen.

For developers creating custom content, peds.meta is the bridge between a 3D model and a living NPC: