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# Advanced Shield System

## Overview

> ## **Description**

The **Advanced Shield System** includes a customizable shield component designed to protect the player as a gameplay feature, using an external shield layer that covers the meshes.

Whether you're developing a futuristic space adventure or a magical fantasy realm, this system provides the tools you need to create immersive and dynamic shield effects.

> ## **Features:**

1. **Mesh Replication**
   * The System replicates any number of Static or Skeletal Meshes that are merged with the original meshes.
   * Then applies the new shield material on top of the meshes by using a **World Position Offset** with custom material element index exclusion.
2. **Disintegration effect**
   * The disintegration feature not only adds a visual spectacle but also enhances gameplay by providing real-time feedback and strategic elements.
   * When the shield receives damage, it can play a custom pulsating animation that provides instant feedback on the hit.
3. **Full Customization**
   * Fully customizable elements including colors, textures and material parameters
   * Easy integration in any game with simple setup functions

> ## **Demo level included**

The demo level includes examples of all features of the **Advanced Shield System**, each with interactive examples and use cases!

<details>

<summary><strong>Supported Unreal Engine Versions:</strong></summary>

• UE 5.0

• UE 5.1

• UE 5.2

• UE 5.3

• UE 5.4

• UE 5.5

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[Features](/advanced-shield-system/overview/features.md)
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## Setup and Implementation

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[Getting set up](/advanced-shield-system/setup-and-implementation/getting-set-up.md)
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