Unreal Niagara

Advanced Features

• Implement mesh particles
• Create ribbon effects
• Handle simulation stages
• Build fluid simulations

Prerequisites

• Unreal Engine 5.0+
• Niagara plugin enabled

Usage Patterns

Spawning Effects

// C++ spawn
UNiagaraComponent* NiagaraComp = UNiagaraFunctionLibrary::SpawnSystemAtLocation(
    GetWorld(),
    ExplosionEffect,
    Location,
    Rotation
);

// Set parameters
NiagaraComp->SetVariableFloat(FName("Scale"), 2.0f);

Blueprint Integration

1. Add Niagara Component
2. Set Niagara System Asset
3. Call Activate/Deactivate
4. Set User Parameters
5. Handle completion events

Best Practices

1. Use GPU simulation for large counts
2. Create module libraries
3. Profile with Niagara debugger
4. Set scalability settings
5. Use LOD for distant effects

References

• Niagara Documentation