Manual Turret Setup

Creating a Turret Manually

Manual Turret Setup

This guide explains how to create a turret from scratch without using the Turret Creator menu. This is useful if you're integrating with your own models or procedural setups.

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🔧 Step-by-Step: Manual Turret Creation

1. Create Root GameObject

• In your scene, create a new empty GameObject. Rename it to something like TurretRoot.

2. Add Core Components

• Attach the following components to the root object:

  • TurretController

  • TurretSoundManager

  • SphereCollider → set isTrigger = true

⚠️ The SphereCollider defines the turret's detection range. You must set its radius to match the turret's turretRangeRadius.

3. Add a Rotating Head Object

• Create a child GameObject under the root. This will visually rotate and aim.

• Example name: TurretHead

• Assign this GameObject to the Turret Head field in the TurretController component.

4. Add Projectile Spawn Points

• Under the head, add one or more empty GameObjects to act as spawn points.

• Suggested names:

  • ProjectileSpawnPoint (single)

  • ProjectileSpawnPoint1, ProjectileSpawnPoint2, etc. (multiple)

• Assign them to the Projectile Spawn Positions list in the controller.

5. Configure Inspector Options

• Adjust:

  • Turret Range Radius

  • Fire Rate, Damage, Shoot Mode

  • Projectile Prefab or raycast mode settings

• You can also enable options like Cone Detection, Obstacle Checks, and Muzzle FX.

6. Add Audio (Optional)

• On TurretSoundManager, configure:

  • Single Shot Sound or Random Shot Sounds

  • Spatial Blend, Max Distance, etc.

7. Done!

• Enter Play Mode and tag an enemy object as Enemy.

• Your turret will detect and engage it with the selected behavior.

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✅ Summary Checklist

• Root GameObject with TurretController, TurretSoundManager, and SphereCollider

• Child GameObject assigned as Turret Head

• At least one Projectile Spawn Point under the head

• Enemy-tagged targets in scene

• Inspector values adjusted

Want to do this faster? Use the prefab creator under GameObject ▸ Turret to auto-assemble everything.