# Dash Module
This system is designed to create responsive and impactful movement while remaining highly customizable.
The Dash Module supports:
* Directional dash movement
* Dash cooldowns
* Gravity control during dash
* Air dashing
* Dash freeze effects
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## Component
```
DashModule
```
***
## Responsibilities
The Dash Module controls:
* Dash velocity
* Dash timing
* Dash cooldown
* Gravity behavior during dash
* Air dash support
* Dash freeze effects
It works together with:
* Rigidbody2D
* PlayerInputHandler
* CollisionDetector
***
## Inspector Settings
## Dash
### Is Enabled
Enables or disables the Dash Module.
| Setting | Description |
| ---------- | -------------------------- |
| Is Enabled | Enables dash functionality |
Useful for:
* Testing
* Temporary gameplay states
* Mechanic customization
***
## Dash Speed
Controls how fast the player moves during a dash.
| Setting | Description |
| ---------- | ---------------------- |
| Dash Speed | Dash movement velocity |
Higher values:
* Create faster dashes
* Increase movement distance
Lower values:
* Create shorter controlled dashes
Recommended Range:
```
15 – 30
```
***
## Dash Duration
Controls how long the dash lasts.
| Setting | Description |
| ------------- | -------------------- |
| Dash Duration | Dash active duration |
Longer durations:
* Increase dash distance
* Feel smoother
Shorter durations:
* Feel snappier
* Create precise movement
Recommended Range:
```
0.1 – 0.3
```
***
## Dash Cooldown
Controls how long the player must wait before dashing again.
| Setting | Description |
| ------------- | -------------------- |
| Dash Cooldown | Delay between dashes |
Recommended Range:
```
0.5 – 1.5
```
***
## Behavior
The Behavior section controls how the player behaves while dashing.
***
## Disable Gravity During Dash
Temporarily disables gravity while dashing.
| Setting | Description |
| --------------------------- | --------------------------- |
| Disable Gravity During Dash | Removes gravity during dash |
Enabled:
* Creates cleaner dash movement
* Prevents downward pull
Disabled:
* Dash follows normal gravity
Recommended:
```
Enabled
```
***
## Allow Air Dash
Allows the player to dash while airborne.
| Setting | Description |
| -------------- | ------------------------ |
| Allow Air Dash | Enables airborne dashing |
Enabled:
* Adds advanced movement options
* Improves aerial control
Disabled:
* Dash only works while grounded
***
## Dash Freeze
Dash Freeze creates a short pause before the dash begins.
This effect adds:
* Impact
* Game feel
* Stronger dash feedback
Commonly used in:
* Action platformers
* Precision movement systems
***
## Use Dash Freeze
Enables or disables dash freeze behavior.
| Setting | Description |
| --------------- | ----------------------- |
| Use Dash Freeze | Enables pre-dash freeze |
***
## Dash Freeze Time
Controls how long the freeze lasts before the dash starts.
| Setting | Description |
| ---------------- | --------------------------- |
| Dash Freeze Time | Freeze duration before dash |
Lower values:
* Faster dash startup
Higher values:
* More dramatic dash impact
Recommended Range:
```
0.03 – 0.08
```
***
## Recommended Settings
## Responsive Platformer
| Setting | Value |
| --------------------------- | ------- |
| Dash Speed | 20 |
| Dash Duration | 0.2 |
| Dash Cooldown | 1 |
| Disable Gravity During Dash | Enabled |
| Allow Air Dash | Enabled |
| Dash Freeze Time | 0.05 |
***
## Fast Action Platformer
| Setting | Value |
| --------------------------- | ------- |
| Dash Speed | 28 |
| Dash Duration | 0.15 |
| Dash Cooldown | 0.5 |
| Disable Gravity During Dash | Enabled |
| Allow Air Dash | Enabled |
| Dash Freeze Time | 0.03 |
***
## Dependencies
Required Components:
* Rigidbody2D
* PlayerInputHandler
* CollisionDetector
***
## Notes
* Dash Freeze greatly improves perceived game feel
* Disabling gravity during dash creates cleaner movement
* Air Dash can significantly increase movement freedom
* Shorter dash durations create more responsive gameplay
***
## Common Setup Tips
* Use lower Dash Duration for tighter platforming
* Combine Dash Freeze with particles for stronger feedback
* Keep Dash Cooldown balanced to avoid movement spam
* Use Air Dash carefully in precision platformers
***
## What's next?
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