Categories: Unreal engine

UEFN VFX Tutorial | Make a LOOT BEAM (UE6 Ready) ✨

Tutorial – https://youtu.be/Ivu_eCzrPjo
In this UEFN VFX tutorial, learn how to create a high-impact Stylized Loot Beam Effect step-by-step using Unreal Engine 5 Niagara, vertical cylinder gradient materials, and ambient item glow!

This technique is crucial for adding a sense of reward to your maps. We will use the combined golden beam and aqua-blue water effects seen in the thumbnail, fully optimized and UE6 Ready. It’s ideal for item drops, legendary chests, interactive objectives, and custom battle royale maps in Fortnite Creative.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
✨ Vertical Beam Mesh & Shader: Setting up cylindrical soft depth fade, panning noise waves, and emissive gradient falloff.

📦 Chest Ambient Glow & Ring Decal: Creating the rotating base aura, ground contact pulse, and rising ambient sparkles.

🌈 Rarity Color Parameters: Dynamic color instances for Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary loot tiers.

⚙️ UEFN & UE6 Optimization: Real-time performance best practices for persistent environmental looping VFX.

🌐 Links & Socials

Fab – https://www.fab.com/sellers/CGHOW
Course – https://youtu.be/DZnuHK1Wckc
Join Membership – https://www.youtube.com/cghow/join
What is Membership – https://youtu.be/XBWcQ0k4UR4
Patreon Tier for Files – https://youtu.be/MzIjYshea6g
All Link – https://linktr.ee/cghow
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Ashif Ali

VFX Artist

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