State Management

• IsInTransition - Check transition status

• GetCurrentAnimatorStateInfo - Track current state

• GetNextAnimatorStateInfo - Preview upcoming state

• Rebind - Reset entire animator

Layer System

• SetLayerWeight - Fine-tune blending

• GetLayerWeight - Read blend values

• GetLayerName/Index - Layer identification

• Layer indexing for partial animations

Core Properties

• applyRootMotion - Physics-based movement

• bodyPosition/Rotation - Direct transforms

• updateMode - Sync with physics

• stabilizeFeet - Improved grounding

Events & Timing

• AnimationEvent - Trigger callbacks

• Multiple parameter types (float/int/string)

• Precise timing control

• Runtime event creation

Animation Curves

• Linear/EaseInOut - Quick curve creation

• AddKey/RemoveKey - Custom curve editing

• MoveKey - Adjust timing

• Evaluate - Get values at any time

Pro Tips:

• Always use StringToHash for parameters

Cache animator references

Use layers for partial body animations

CrossFade for smoother transitions

Common Pitfalls

• Using string parameters in Update

• Not resetting triggers

• Ignoring layer weights

• Forgetting to handle transitions