Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Blender 5.1 just introduced a powerful new Raycast Node — and it completely changes how we handle surface detection, intersection logic, and dynamic shading inside Geometry Nodes and shaders.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly what the Raycast Node does, how it works, and practical ways you can use it for stylized art, procedural setups, and advanced effects — without overcomplicating things.
If you’ve ever wanted objects to react to other surfaces automatically… this is the node you’ve been waiting for.
👇My Products (affiliate links)👇
MoGraph Toolbox: superhivemarket.com/products/blender-mograph-toolbox
Dynamic VFX Pack (Free Sample Pack): blendermarket.com/products/blender-dynamic-vfx---elemental-asset-pack?ref=434
Crafty Asset Pack (Free Sample Pack): blendermarket.com/products/crafty-asset-pack?ref=434
Patreon: patreon.com/southernshotty
Skillshare: skillshare.com/r/user/southernshotty
@CartesianCaramel
Xray Material: youtube.com/live/zP06gJLExlI?si=ZhOQq305l9U34v-v
@CGMatter
Outline Effect: youtu.be/sWXBdY_TECQ
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Tag me in your artwork on Instagram and Twitter @SouthernShotty
Instagram: instagram.com/southernshotty
Twitter: twitter.com/SouthernShotty
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Blender 5.1 just introduced a powerful new Raycast Node — and it completely changes how we handle surface detection, intersection logic, and dynamic shading inside Geometry Nodes and shaders.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly what the Raycast Node does, how it works, and practical ways you can use it for stylized art, procedural setups, and advanced effects — without overcomplicating things.
If you’ve ever wanted objects to react to other surfaces automatically… this is the node you’ve been waiting for.
