Ability Types

Complete list of ability types available in the Combat plugin.

Targeting Types

These determine who or what an ability affects.

Type	Class	Description
Direct Target	DirectTargetAbilityType	Targets a single entity. Requires line of sight and range validation. The caster selects a target before casting.
Action Target	ActionTargetAbilityType	Targets the entity directly in front of the caster. Action-game style, no explicit target selection.
Self	SelfAbilityType	Targets the caster. No targeting needed. Used for self-buffs, heals, and defensive abilities.
AoE	AoEAbilityType	Affects all entities within a spherical radius around a point. Supports Y-axis height filtering.
Direct Target AoE	DirectTargetAoEAbilityType	Targets an entity, then applies effects in a radius around them. Combines single-target and area.
Direct Target Projectile	DirectTargetProjectileAbilityType	Fires a projectile toward a selected target. Projectile travels and hits on arrival.
Action Projectile	ActionProjectileAbilityType	Fires a projectile in the caster's forward direction. No target selection needed.
Ground	GroundAbilityType	Targets a point on the ground. Player clicks a location to place the effect.
Cone	ConeAbilityType	Affects entities in a cone-shaped area in front of the caster. Defined by angle and range.
Rectangle	RectangleAbilityType	Affects entities in a rectangular area. Defined by width and length.
Aura	AuraAbilityType	Continuously affects nearby entities while active. Persistent area effect centered on the caster.

Activation Types

These determine how and when the ability fires.

Type	Class	Description
Instant	InstantActivationType	Fires immediately with no cast time. Can trigger muzzle VFX at cast point.
Channel	ChannelActivationType	Caster channels for a fixed duration. Effects apply during or at the end of the channel. Uses an animator bool for the channel animation. Moving or acting cancels the channel.
Incantation	IncantationActivationType	Caster performs a cast animation before the ability fires. The ability resolves when the animation reaches its trigger point. Can be interrupted by damage or movement.

Combining Types

Each ability has exactly one targeting type and one activation type. Some common combinations:

Combination	Example
Direct Target + Instant	Basic attack, quick heal
Direct Target + Incantation	Fireball, lightning bolt
Self + Instant	Quick buff, dodge roll
Self + Channel	Meditation, regeneration
AoE + Incantation	Rain of fire, blizzard
Ground + Channel	Channeled beam at a location
Cone + Instant	Breath attack, cleave
Aura + Instant (toggle)	Paladin aura, damage shield
Action Projectile + Instant	Shotgun blast, arrow volley