General

Right now, there are 3 different ranged weapons in the template:

• Pistol (hit-scan) - BP_Pistol
• Rifle (hit-scan) - BP_Rifle
• Shotgun (projectile) - BP_Shotgun

Melee weapons are not implemented yet, but the structure of the classes should allow you to implement it easily.

How do I create a new weapon?

• Please follow this part of documentation How do I create a new Item?

• Remember to select “Spawn Instance”, to be able to select the weapon class.

• Keep selecting item tool options and create your weapon assets.

  • If you want to create a ranged weapon, make sure to select “BP_RangedWeaponPickupActor” in the PickupClass option.

• At this point, you should already be able to equip your weapon. However, keep reading to learn how to customize its animations.

• Create a new Animation Blueprint, that will be used as overlay layer when the weapon is equipped, make sure it derives from ABP_RangedWeapon.

  

• Configure your animations following these section Animations

• Link your Anim BP in the Equipment Definition of the weapon, it starts with ED_ prefix (e.g.: ED_Shotgun)

  

  You will already find an Anim BP set as overlay instance, but that’s just a default value.

Now you should be able to equip your weapon, either from a Pickup Actor or using Starting Items (see Starting Items)

Weapon Customizations

ADS (Aim Down Sights)