How To Sprint In Unity 3D | Unity Tutorial
Unlock the full potential of your game characters with our step-by-step video tutorial on How to Sprint in Unity 3D! In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of implementing a dynamic sprinting mechanic, enhancing your game's movement system. Learn how to set up sprinting controls, adjust player speed, and create smooth transitions between walking and sprinting states. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this tutorial provides clear explanations and practical tips to elevate your Unity 3D projects. Hit play and start sprinting towards better gameplay today!
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Scripts:
PlayerSprintController.cs
using UnityEngine;
public class PlayerSprintController : MonoBehaviour
{
public float moveSpeed = 5f; // Normal movement speed
public float sprintSpeed = 10f; // Sprint speed
public KeyCode sprintKey = KeyCode.LeftShift; // Key to activate sprint
public LayerMask groundLayer; // Layer mask for detecting ground
public float groundCheckDistance = 1.1f; // Distance to check for ground
private float currentSpeed;
private Rigidbody rb;
private bool isGrounded;
private void Start()
{
rb = GetComponent<Rigidbody>();
rb.constraints = RigidbodyConstraints.FreezeRotation; // Freeze rotation to prevent tipping
currentSpeed = moveSpeed; // Set initial speed
}
private void Update()
{
// Check if sprint key is pressed
if (Input.GetKey(sprintKey))
{
currentSpeed = sprintSpeed;
}
else
{
currentSpeed = moveSpeed;
}
// Check if player is on the ground using a raycast
isGrounded = Physics.Raycast(transform.position, Vector3.down, groundCheckDistance, groundLayer);
}
private void FixedUpdate()
{
if (isGrounded) // Only allow movement if grounded
{
float horizontalInput = Input.GetAxis("Horizontal");
float verticalInput = Input.GetAxis("Vertical");
Vector3 movement = new Vector3(horizontalInput, 0, verticalInput) * currentSpeed * Time.deltaTime;
rb.MovePosition(transform.position + movement);
}
}
}
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CameraFollow.cs
using UnityEngine;
public class CameraFollow : MonoBehaviour
{
public Transform player; // The player's transform
public Vector3 offset; // Offset position from the player
public float smoothSpeed = 0.125f; // Speed at which the camera follows
void LateUpdate()
{
if (player != null)
{
// Calculate the desired position
Vector3 desiredPosition = player.position + offset;
// Smoothly interpolate between the camera's current position and the desired position
Vector3 smoothedPosition = Vector3.Lerp(transform.position, desiredPosition, smoothSpeed);
// Update the camera's position
transform.position = smoothedPosition;
}
}
}
