ORB Projectile in Unreal Engine 5 Niagara

Customizable Orb Projectile in UE5 Niagara

This energy orb projectile has a bright glowing core and soft energy trails. It was rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 Niagara from an older Cascade version, and the showcase shows it flying and firing in action.

User parameters change its color, size and color intensity, and a dynamic light that illuminates the ground can be switched on or off. It works for magic attacks, sci-fi weapons and fantasy projectiles.

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Create a powerful and customizable ORB Projectile in Unreal Engine 5 Niagara. This glowing energy orb is perfect for magical attacks, sci-fi weapons, or fantasy projectiles.

This is an updated version of an old Cascade projectile I made 7 years ago. I completely rebuilt it in Niagara and added useful user parameters so you can easily change the color, size, and lighting.

What’s Inside the Video

In this short showcase you’ll see:

  • The ORB Projectile flying and looking great in action
  • How the effect looks when shooting
  • Easy color control – switch between orange, green, purple, or any color you want
  • Size control – make the orb tiny or large
  • Optional light that illuminates the ground (can be turned on/off)
  • Color intensity that also affects the light strength

The projectile features a bright glowing core with soft energy trails, making it ideal for games that need clean and stylish projectile VFX.

Key Features

  • Fully rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 Niagara
  • User Parameter: Color – change to any color instantly
  • User Parameter: Size – scale the orb up or down
  • User Parameter: Light – enable or disable the dynamic light
  • Color Intensity control that also affects light brightness
  • Clean, modern energy orb look suitable for magic or sci-fi
  • Available for download on Patreon and Fab

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Ashif Ali

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