godot-characterbody-2d

The Skill implements 2D movement using a clean separation between input, physics, and state machines, ensuring that character controls remain modular and reusable across platformers and top-down games.

The best way to structure a CharacterBody2D state machine in Godot is by cleanly separating input, physics, and state logic to handle idle, running, jumping, and dashing movements. This Skill provides script-driven patterns for that exact architecture.

Yes, you can use these CharacterBody2D patterns for top-down 8-directional movement in Godot. The Skill includes specific control schemes for top-down games with smooth acceleration and tank controls alongside standard platformer mechanics.

You add smooth friction and acceleration to 2D game characters in Godot by applying the CharacterBody2D movement patterns supplied by this Skill, which cover both platformer and top-down control schemes with reusable physics logic.

You do not need external dependencies to use these Godot 2D movement patterns. The Skill is entirely script-driven with no required dependencies, relying only on self-contained frontmatter and optional references to extend behavior.