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Archer Enemy Setup

This setup provides a comprehensive guide for setting up an Archer Enemy using the Boss AI Toolkit in Unity. It details cloning from a source template, building Ragdoll physics, attaching sockets for the bow and target arrows, configuring the ranged archer ability system, and setting up the arrow projectile prefab.

1. Model Setup

Steps

  1. Drag the target 3D Archer model into the scene hierarchy.
  2. Align its transform position with the existing source Archer prefab.
  3. Assign the character material (e.g., Archer Material) to the Mesh Renderer.
  4. Remove any pre-existing Animator component on the model.
  5. Right-click the model in the hierarchy and select Prefab > Unpack Prefab Completely.
  6. Rename the GameObject to Archer New.

2. Configuration Cloning

Use the Duplicate Enemy wizard to clone components and settings from the source Archer template.

Steps

  1. Open the menu: Tools > Boss AI Toolkit > Duplicate Enemy.
  2. Configure parameters:
  3. Source Boss: Drag the template Archer prefab.
  4. Target Boss: Drag the Archer New GameObject.
  5. New Boss Name: Set to Archer New.
  6. Target Avatar: Assign the model's Archer Avatar asset.
  7. Create New Animator Controller Asset: Uncheck (reuses the base template Animator Controller).
  8. Add Weapon: Uncheck.
  9. Click Start Cloning Configuration and close the wizard.
  10. Deactivate the old template Archer prefab in the scene.

3. Ragdoll Physics Wizard Setup

Steps

  1. Select Archer New in the hierarchy.
  2. Open top menu: GameObject > 3D Object > Ragdoll...
  3. Drag the character's Animator component into the wizard field.
  4. Click Autofill to map the limb bones (fill any missing bones manually).
  5. Click Create to build the ragdoll setup.

4. Weapon & Socket Attachment

Attach the longbow, current held arrow, and projectile spawn point transforms to the character bones.

Steps

  1. Bow Attachment:
  2. Locate or duplicate the longbow mesh (Longbow).
  3. Attach it as a child of the Left Hand bone transform and copy transform alignment values from the template.
  4. Current Held Arrow:
  5. Duplicate the arrow mesh used for visual representation during the pick animation.
  6. Attach it as a child of the Right Hand bone transform and align its position.
  7. Arrow Spawn Point:
  8. Create an empty child GameObject under Archer New named Arrow Spawn Point.
  9. Position it at the bow string launch location (copy position values from the template).

5. Global & Health UI Settings

Settings Panel

Category Parameter Value Description
Global Settings Rotate Spine Unchecked Prevents automatic spine rotation.
Health & UI Max Health 10 Set lower for testing/faster defeat.
Spawn Health Bar Checked Spawns world-space health bar prefab.
Death Mode Die Using Ragdoll Physics Triggers ragdoll physics on death.
Hit Reactions Impact Effect Destroy Delay 0.5 seconds Lifetime for impact particle effects.
Team Member My Body Part To Target Archer New Reference so player attacks can hit the archer.

6. Archer Ability System Setup

Configure the main ranged attack system timing and animation sequences.

Steps

  1. Select Archer New and expand Enemy Ability System > Combat Attack System.
  2. Set distance range (e.g., 0 - 100 meters).
  3. Set Ability Lifetime to 5 seconds.
  4. Expand Enemy Archer System:
  5. Arrow Spawn Point: Assign the Arrow Spawn Point transform.
  6. Current Held Arrow: Assign the held arrow object under the Right Hand bone.
  7. Locate Target On Y: Checked.
  8. Rotation Speed: 5.

Timing & Delay Parameters

Parameter Recommended Value Description
Pick Arrow Animation Delay 1.0s Delay before starting the arrow fetch animation clip.
Current Held Arrow Activation Delay 0.5s Delay (after pick starts) before showing the arrow in hand.
Arrow Shoot Animation Delay 1.0s Timing offset when the bow release animation starts.
Current Held Arrow Deactivation Time 0s Hides the held arrow immediately when the projectile launches.
Arrows To Spawn 1 or 3 Quantity of arrows shot per attack cycle.
Time Between Each Arrow 0.3s Interval timing between multi-arrow bursts.

Note: Custom animation clips (Idle, Pickup, Shoot) can be assigned or edited by adding the Animation Setup Tool component, linking the Animator Controller, and submitting parameter names to the Animator.

7. Arrow Projectile Prefab Setup

Configure the dynamic arrow projectile prefab instantiated during attacks.

Prefab Components & Configuration

  1. Team Member: Set to the same team name as the Archer. Set Is Targetable to Unchecked so players don't target flying arrows.
  2. Projectile Script:
  3. Move Speed: 25
  4. Moving Delay: 0.1s
  5. Move Forward Only: Checked (travels straight along forward orientation).
  6. Unparent On Move: Checked (detaches projectile upon move start).
  7. Child Mesh & Colliders:
  8. Capsule Collider: Set to Is Trigger.

  9. Hitbox Component:

    • Damage: 10
    • Owner: Set to Arrow Prefab.
    • Compare Enemy: Checked (assign arrow's Team Member).
    • Auto Activation Delay: 3 seconds (or 1-2 seconds).
    • Destroy Mode On Hit: Set to Destroy Owner (destroys arrow upon hitting player).

  10. Save changes to the arrow prefab and drag it into the Arrow Prefab field under the enemy's Enemy Archer System.

8. Verification Checklist

Before running tests in Play Mode, check the following configuration settings:

  • [ ] Cloned Configuration: Setup duplicated from the base Archer template.
  • [ ] Ragdoll Active: Bone colliders and Rigidbodies generated via the Ragdoll Wizard.
  • [ ] Bow & Arrow Sockets: Longbow mounted on Left Hand, visual arrow mounted on Right Hand.
  • [ ] Spawn Point Set: Arrow Spawn Point created and assigned in Enemy Archer System.
  • [ ] Held Arrow Animation Timings: Activation delay set to 0.5s and deactivation set to 0s.
  • [ ] Projectile Alignment: Arrow Prefab configured with Move Forward Only and Destroy Owner on hit.
  • [ ] Target Part Mapped: Archer New assigned to My Body Part To Target in the Team Member script.