Shader Basics

Fragment/vertex shaders, uniforms, and built-in variables define custom visual effects.

Available Scripts

vfx_port_shader.gdshader

Expert shader template with parameter validation and common effect patterns.

shader_parameter_animator.gd

Runtime shader uniform animation without AnimationPlayer - for dynamic effects.

dissolve_scissor_expert.gdshader

High-performance mask-based dissolve. Uses ALPHA_SCISSOR to enable depth-prepass optimization and shadow casting.

instance_uniform_hitflash.gdshader

Batch-friendly hit effects. Uses instance uniform to allow thousands of unique flashes in one draw call.