Easily Combine Animations in Unity | Animation Layers Explained @KetraGames

Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

In this Unity tutorial, we'll look at how to use Unity animation layers to combine different animations in your character. We'll demonstrate how to set up your Unity animator controller to blend a walking and idle state on one layer, while adding a Mixamo animation for waving on another layer. By the end, you'll understand how to use Unity animation layers effectively to create more dynamic character movements.

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Introduction - 0:00
Downloading Animations from Mixamo - 00:28
Setting up the Animations in Unity - 02:45
Adding the Character to the Scene - 05:00
Making the Character Wave Using Unity Animation Layers - 05:53
Creating an Avatar Mask - 07:02
Controlling the Animations From a Script - 08:15
Trying it all out - 17:19

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