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Projectile Trace 1.0 - Advanced Projectile Path Prediction

Projectile Trace 1.0 provides production-ready functions for predicting and visualizing curved projectile paths in Unreal Engine. Perfect for grenades, arrows, magic spells, or any gameplay requiring accurate trajectory prediction with collision detection. Documentation / Video / Support

Multiple Trace Types

  • Parabolic Traces - Realistic gravity-based projectile arcs

  • Spline Traces - Smooth Bezier curves with custom control points

  • Helix Traces - Spiral/corkscrew patterns for special effects

  • Bounce Traces - Multi-bounce prediction with energy loss simulation

Advanced Visualization

  • Real-time debug drawing with velocity-aware coloring

  • Customizable draw duration and thickness

  • Hit point visualization with normal indicators

  • Frame-by-frame path sampling for smooth curves

Use Cases

  • Grenade/Throwable Aiming - Show players exactly where their throw will land

  • Arrow Trajectory - Realistic bow and arrow physics with drop

  • Magic Projectiles - Curved spell paths and homing effects

  • Physics Puzzles - Predict bounce patterns for puzzle mechanics

  • AI Targeting - Help AI calculate indirect fire solutions

  • Tutorial Systems - Visualize paths for teaching players game mechanics