Upgrade FX Runtime

Demo Upgrade Runtime

Auto Setup

Done in a single step, just click Setup VFX Features and Refresh Renderers.

Adjust Animation Curve

Usage

Upgrade is a feature used to visualize when a character or weapon is upgraded, providing clear visual feedback to convey progression and change to the player.

Parameters

• UpgradeActive : Enables or disables the effect (0 = off / 1 = on)
• Upgrade Color : Sets the color of the effect when an upgrade occurs

• Upgrade Intensity : Controls the brightness of the effect

  (higher values make the effect more pronounced)

• Upgrade Min Brightness : Controls the minimum brightness of the effect

  (higher values make the effect more visible / lower values reduce brightness, allowing the main texture to remain more visible)

Scripting

Add using ZLZ.AnimeShader; and get a reference to ZLZ_CharacterVFX, then access the Upgrade block:

// Animated (recommended) - plays Intro → Loop → Outro  
vfx.Upgrade.Activate();  
vfx.Upgrade.Deactivate();  
vfx.Upgrade.ToggleUpgrade();  
  
// Check state  
bool active = vfx.Upgrade.IsActive();

Example - power-up on key press:

void Update()  
{  
    if (Input.GetKeyDown(KeyCode.Q))  
    GetComponent<ZLZ_CharacterVFX>().Upgrade.ToggleUpgrade();  
}

Example - buff a player when they pick up a power-up:

void OnPickupPowerUp(GameObject player)  
{  
    player.GetComponent<ZLZ_CharacterVFX>()?.Upgrade.Activate();  
}  
  
void OnPowerUpExpires(GameObject player)  
{  
    player.GetComponent<ZLZ_CharacterVFX>()?.Upgrade.Deactivate();  
}