Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In this 3D Snippet, learn how to create a simple and reusable third-person controller using Three.js, React Three Fiber and Rapier physics engine

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https://r3f-3rd-person-controller-final.vercel.app/

Starter pack 🔗
github.com/wass08/r3f-3rd-person-controller-starter

Final code 🔗
github.com/wass08/r3f-3rd-person-controller-final

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3D Models
sketchfab.com/3d-models/castle-on-hills-b874cb19b42741729b950f6afbdf0dea
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sketchfab.com/3d-models/medieval-fantasy-book-06d5a80a04fc4c5ab552759e9a97d91a
sketchfab.com/3d-models/city-scene-tokyo-b25d23ff186949dca3df669c14447db5

Ecctrl
github.com/pmndrs/ecctrl



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▬▬▬▬▬▬ T I M E S T A M P S ⏰ ▬▬▬▬▬▬

00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Starter pack
01:34 - Physics
03:35 - Character controller
05:48 - 3rd person follow camera
08:59 - Physics movement
12:08 - Rotations
17:03 - Animations
18:36 - Mouse control
21:49 - Touch control
22:34 - Customizable/Reusable
23:45 - Ecctrl
24:19 - Thank you!