🔥 Refining Target Selection for a Dynamic Melee Combat System in Unreal Engine 5! 🔥
Hey everyone! 👋 Been grinding hard on improving my melee combat system, and one of the biggest challenges so far has been smart target selection! 🎯
💡 Here’s the deal: when multiple enemies are in range, I needed a dynamic logic to prioritize the best target based on player direction, enemy positioning, and attack eligibility. Just swinging at random won’t cut it!
Now, my system constantly checks:
✅ If the current target dies, it clears and finds a new one.
✅ It scans all valid NPCs in range and determines who is actually attackable based on where the player is facing.
✅ If multiple enemies are valid, it prioritizes those in front first, ensuring attacks flow smoothly without feeling clunky.
The hardest part? Making sure the system reacts instantly without delays or unnatural target switching. Now, if an enemy drops, the system automatically picks the best next opponent in a natural way—so fights feel seamless and satisfying! 🥊💥
Still tweaking it, but it’s feeling super fluid now! Let me know what you think! 🎬🔥
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