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Add-on Lightsaber VFX
Lightsaber VFX

Super simple lightsaber VFX setup for Blender.
Add-on by Will-Hadfield-1
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This is a prototype addon that allows for the simple creation of lightsaber VFX entirely within blender

This addon provides a streamlined approach to creating classic lightsaber VFX entirely within blender, including a custom lightsaber rig, a primitive masking system, and an automated rendering pipeline.


What's New

1.0.2 May 27th, 2026

Fixed an issue where the masking feature was overlaying the masks one frame late

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Permissions

This extension requests the following permission:

  • Files

    Read/write lightsaber preset files in user data folder

Developer
Will-Hadfield-1
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Version
1.0.2
Updated
2 w
Published
May 20th, 2026
Downloads
257
Size
51.1 KB
Compatibility
Blender 5.0.1 and newer
Report Issues
github.com/Will-Hadfield/lightsaber-vfx-blender/issues
License
GNU General Public License v3.0 or later
Compositing
...or download and Install from Disk
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