Pathfinding (AI, Dynamic Paths, Modifiers) – Roblox Advanced Scripting #35 (2025)
Learn how to implement pathfinding into your Roblox game! This feature creates smart paths to move a character from a start point to an end point. We also cover pathfinding modifiers to make smarter pathfinding decisions, creating an “NPC Following Player” script, and more!
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In this 2023-2025 Guide to Roblox Scripting for Advanced Developers, I will go through everything you need to know to continue scripting on Roblox!
My new mission is to have fun teaching everything I know from developing games on Roblox since 2016. We will dive into scripting concepts as basic as printing to as complicated as raycasting. For every episode of this series, I encourage you to do everything I do to gain experience and let it stick with you so that you can create the games you’re passionate about on your own. Enjoy this series and remember: being a competent scripter takes time and effort so don’t get discouraged if things get too tricky. Remember where your inspirations came from; if you can be a Roblox scripter, then anyone can!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:49 CONCEPTION
01:38 Calculating Path (CreatePath & ComputePath)
09:47 Move NPC Along Path (+Jumping & Climbing)
16:43 Setting Material Costs – Modifier />
21:23 Defining Unwalkable Regions – Modifier />
23:28 Choosing a Specific Path – Modifier />
25:20 “NPC Following Player” Script Breakdown
31:57 Drawbacks / Is Roblox’s Pathfinding Good?
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More Resources:
https://create.roblox.com/docs/reference/engine/classes/PathfindingService
https://create.roblox.com/docs/characters/pathfinding
https://create.roblox.com/docs/reference/engine/classes/PathfindingModifier
https://devforum.roblox.com/t/npc-follow-script/350173