Different animations for various body parts of the same character

Development Character & Animation
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Hi,

Sorry in advance if my question is so basic but i’m learning UE and i’m a programmer (animations are not my best skill hehehe).

I’m doing a kind of ‘run or die’ game and my main character is running all the time. He can attack using a sword or launching some magic spells but always running.

My question is… Do I need a normal running animation and other animation running and attacking?? or can I assign the attacking animation to upper body while running animation is active??

In case that both ways are ok, what is the best practice??

Thanks!

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You just need a running and an attacking animation, because you can blend both together with animation montages -> this tutorial series will teach you everything: :slight_smile:

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Hi!

You can also use Layered Blend per bone and Blend Possess nodes. Like in this video.

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Hi!

Thanks and svv3d!!

I will check your links!

thanks again for your help!