Projectile & Cast VFX for Godot 4

Quick Start Guide · 36 presets from 15 projectiles · cast, fly, hit · Godot 4.3+ (tested in 4.7)

1. Install (1 minute)

Copy the addons folder into your Godot 4 project (it becomes res://addons/pd_projectile_vfx/). Copy addons/pd_vfx_tools too.
Open res://addons/pd_projectile_vfx/demo/demo.tscn and press F6: every preset labeled, each one fires every 2.5 s. demo/showcase.tscn = a spell battle built from the effects.

2. Use it without code

Every preset is one scene with three beats: CAST (flash at the hand) → FLY (bolt + trail) → HIT (impact). Place the root at the caster's feet: the bolt leaves from muzzle (1 m up by default). play() fires along the root's +X for travel meters (handy for tests).

3. Use it from code

Fire at a target, react to the hit

var fx = preload("res://addons/pd_projectile_vfx/effects/Fireball_Orange.tscn").instantiate()
add_child(fx)
fx.global_position = global_position               # the caster's feet
fx.launch(enemy.global_position + Vector3.UP)     # cast, fly to the target, play the hit
fx.hit.connect(func(at): enemy.take_damage(10))    # signal on impact
fx.free_after_hit = true                           # remove the node 3 s after the hit

Resize or aim any effect (PDVFX helper)

var fx = PDVFX.spawn(preload("res://addons/pd_projectile_vfx/effects/Fireball_Orange.tscn"), self, hit_pos, 2.0)
PDVFX.set_scale(fx, 0.5)            # resize (1.0 = original)
PDVFX.aim(fx, enemy.global_position)  # point it at a target

FAQ

Which settings can I change?

On the root in the Inspector: speed, travel, muzzle, cast_time, arc_height (lobbed shots), curve (Homing Orbs bend apart), from_sky + sky_offset (Meteor falls onto the target), repeat_every / play_on_ready (demo loop).

What projectiles are included?

Fireball, Ice Shard, Lightning Bolt, Arcane Missile, Poison Glob, Holy Lance, Shadow Bolt, Wind Blade, Rock Throw, Water Orb, Homing Orbs, Spirit Arrow, Meteor, Charge Shot and Magic Bullet - 36 presets in several colors.

How do I recolor one?

Particles: the Quad material > Albedo > Color. Long shapes (lance, arrow, shard, blade): the MeshInstance3D material. Cast and Hit can be deleted if you only want the bolt.

Which renderer?

Forward+, Mobile and Compatibility (no Forward+-only features). Tested in Godot 4.7 (Compatibility).

Can I use it in a commercial game?

Yes. Use in personal and commercial projects. Do not resell or redistribute the files as-is.

Get Projectile & Cast VFX ($4.49)