What are Path Animations?
Path animations are animated movement routes that show your raiders exactly where to go during boss encounters. Unlike static markers that only show a destination, path animations show the actual route players should take, making it crystal clear how to position for mechanics.
You can create paths that are straight, curved, or follow custom routes. Set the animation speed, add waypoints, and create paths that clearly communicate movement patterns for mechanics like spreading for AoE, stacking for healing, rotating positions, or avoiding danger zones.
How to Use Path Animations
Draw Your Path
Click and drag on the arena to draw a movement path. You can create straight lines, curves, or complex routes with multiple waypoints.
Customize Animation
Adjust the animation speed, add delays, and set the path color. You can create paths that pulse, fade, or loop to draw attention to critical movement.
Sequence on Timeline
Add your path animation to the timeline to show exactly when players should move. Combine multiple paths to show complex positioning requirements.
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Perfect for Complex Mechanics
Path animations are especially valuable for encounters with complex movement requirements. Whether you need to show spread patterns, stack points, rotating positions, or avoiding danger zones, animated paths make it immediately clear where each raider should be and how they should get there.
The visual movement helps raiders remember strategies better than static images. When they see an animated path showing the route they need to take, it creates a stronger mental model of the mechanic, leading to better execution during actual pulls.
Pro Tip
Use different colored paths for different groups or roles. For example, use blue paths for melee DPS, red for ranged DPS, and green for healers. This makes it easy for each role to identify their specific movement requirements at a glance.