Change Material in Runtime in Unreal Engine 5.4 Niagara Tutorial

Change Material at Runtime in UE5 Niagara

This tutorial shows how to swap the material of a Niagara particle system at runtime in Unreal Engine 5.4, using Blueprints and material user parameters.

Use it for elemental switches, upgrades and team colors, and see the related posts below for more material techniques.

More material techniques: Different Material per Particle · Toggle a Single Emitter · Bake Animated Material

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Video Title: How to Change Materials in Niagara Particles at Runtime in Unreal Engine 5.4

Description:
In this tutorial, we’ll answer a common question: Can you change the material of a Niagara particle system at runtime? The answer is yes, and it’s easier than you might think with Unreal Engine 5.4! In this video, I’ll show you how to set up a particle effect where you can switch between two materials dynamically by simply pressing and releasing the mouse button. You’ll learn how to use user parameters and blueprints to swap materials in real-time. Let’s dive in and get started!


Key Points:

  • Changing Materials in Runtime: Learn how to switch materials of a Niagara particle system during gameplay using blueprints.
  • Using User Parameters: How to create and bind user parameters to change materials dynamically.
  • Setting Up Materials for Particle Systems: How to apply materials in the particle system and control them during runtime.
  • Blueprint Integration: Step-by-step instructions to trigger material changes using mouse input (e.g., left mouse button click and release).
  • Practical Example: Watch as we apply and switch between materials like water shaders and ground materials in the particle system.

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