Tactical Pathfinding: Beyond A* for Smarter AI Movement

Pathfinding is about getting from point A to point B as efficiently as possible, which a standard A algorithm can handle. However, in more complex scenarios, AI must also avoid detection or enemy fire, a challenge known as tactical pathfinding, where the AI balances short travel times with stealth and safety. Whether it's a tank platoon retreating behind a ridgeline or an X-Fighter maneuvering through a cloud of meteoroids, the AI must consider enemy positions and lines of fire to make intelligent movement decisions. Tactical pathfinding enhances realism, making AI movement more strategic and unpredictable, resulting in a more challenging and rewarding experience for players. This video will show you how to extend the standard A algorithm to generate tactical paths, allowing AI to navigate intelligently while considering enemy threats. Want to support me? 😀 Buy me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/adammyhre 🔔 Subscribe for more Unity Tutorials https://youtube.com/@git-amend Discord: https://discord.gg/FDRZGQBBUC #unity3d #gamedev #indiedev ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ *Source code:* https://gist.github.com/adammyhre/6317b014d4050514771b6020bf79ecc0 Priority Queue: https://gist.github.com/adammyhre/d896df0cf20e4e10672483b7f3200d87 More Useful Code: https://github.com/adammyhre?tab=repositories Unity Utility Library: https://github.com/adammyhre/Unity-Utils Lock Inspector Hotkey: https://gist.github.com/adammyhre/4754f731a93bf1cab0d1385ccfa23642 Assets Shown In This Video (Affiliate Links) PBR Customized Soldier - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/p/pbr-customized-soldier-111945?aid=1101lw3sv KUBOLD - Cover Rifle Animset Pro - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/animations/cover-rifle-animset-pro-23360?aid=1101lw3sv KUBOLD - Rifle Animset Pro - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/animations/rifle-animset-pro-15098?aid=1101lw3sv Proto Paper - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/vfx/shaders/proto-paper-262722?aid=1101lw3sv Beautify: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/vfx/shaders/fullscreen-camera-effects/beautify-3-advanced-post-processing-233073?aid=1101lw3sv Umbra Soft Shadows: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/vfx/shaders/fullscreen-camera-effects/umbra-soft-shadows-better-directional-contact-shadows-for-urp-282485?aid=1101lw3sv Wingman - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/wingman-your-inspector-s-best-friend-303181?aid=1101lw3sv Logwin - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/logwin-log-debug-values-tracker-149558?aid=1101lw3sv Odin - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/odin-inspector-and-serializer-89041?aid=1101lw3sv Odin Validator - https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/odin-validator-227861?aid=1101lw3sv Hot Reload: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/hot-reload-edit-code-without-compiling-254358?aid=1101lw3sv Hierarchy Icons: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/better-hierarchy-272963?aid=1101lw3sv Better Transform: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/better-transform-size-notes-global-local-workspace-child-parent--276554?aid=1101lw3sv Better Mesh Filter: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/better-mesh-filter-266489?aid=1101lw3sv Editor Console Pro: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/editor-console-pro-11889?aid=1101lw3sv Any Object Finder: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/any-object-finder-286455?aid=1101lw3sv Clipper PRO: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/clipper-pro-the-ultimate-clipboard-277112?aid=1101lw3sv *Follow me!* https://linktr.ee/gitamend