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# Launcher

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This component shoots a projectile using object pooling. In short, it only instantiates a number of projectiles then reuses the already instantiated. This is good for performance. ([more information here](https://learn.unity.com/tutorial/object-pooling)).

* **Play Mode:** the projectile is spawned and launched Only once or continuously (Loop).
* **Cooldown:** the time (in seconds) between two spawn events.

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**Launcher Settings**

* **Force:** the force that is applied to the projectile
* **Max Distance:** projectile deactivates and returns to the pool after this distance even if it didn’t collide with anything.
* **Ammunition:** you can limit how many times the launcher can shoot. 0 means unlimited ammo.
* **Stick on Collision:** the projectile will stick to and move with the object it collides with. It disappears when the object pooler reuses it. Useful for arrows or darts.

**Projectile Settings**

* **Projectile:** The script can handle multiple **projectile prefabs**.  By default, it shoots the listed projectiles one by one, based on their order. Enable the Randomize option for random selection.
* **Pool Size:** the script will instantiate only this amount of projectile from each prefab.

### Trap Projectile

This component moves the projectile. It’s inherited from a [Damage Source](https://runemarkstudio.com/deadly-dungeon-traps/documentation/damage-system/), so you can set the damage.

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To create a **projectile prefab** to be used in the launcher, simply attach this script to a game object and save as a prefab in your Project folder.

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