Find a 2D node | GDQuest

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Area2D

Detects when things enter and exit it

Use it when

You want to create a perimeter that warns you when objects enter or exit it

Examples

Attaching a hurt box to a character so it can take damage
Attracting coins to the player when in range
Opening a chest when standing next to it and pressing a button

Camera2D

Controls what's on-screen in a 2d scene

Use it when

You need to control the game view, make the view follow an entity, zoom in and out, or shake the screen

Examples

Making the view follow the player character with or without an offset
Shaking the screen when the player takes a hit
Zooming the view in and out to keep multiple entities on screen

CharacterBody2D

Lets you code custom character movement

Use it when

You want to create a character or enemy that collides with the game world and moves in a specific way

Examples

Coding a side scroller character that can stomp enemies
Making your character stand on moving platforms
Creating a top down character that can push objects

GPUParticles2D

GPUParticles2D draws textures to create visual effects

Use it when

You want to create an explosion, fire, smoke, or other visual effects.

Examples

Creating dust puffs when a character lands on the ground
Making a torch or campfire with flames
Creating a trail behind a character moving fast
Making a special attack charging effect
Creating a healing beam

Line2D

Line2d draws lines

Use it when

You need to draw lines, curves, or trails in your game.

Examples

Creating a trail for bullets or projectiles
Drawing a trajectory for a homing missile
Creating a tether between two objects
Drawing a path for a character to follow

RayCast2D

Fires a ray that detects collisions

Use it when

You need to detect if and where a line intersects with physics bodies

Examples

Firing a laser beam that splashes on impact or that mines resources
Giving a line of sight to an enemy
Making an enemy or NPC detect obstacles in its path and steer around them

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