Yo, what’s up? I’m Ammar Khan, the dreamer behind CGHEVEN. I used to binge John Wick shootouts and Mad Max explosions, my laptop wheezing like a Star Wars TIE fighter, craving epic VFX. Our 19 free explosion VFX assets will make your Blender scenes detonate like Avengers!

CGHEVEN is my 2025 love letter to creators, packed with over 1000 CC0 assets—explosions, clouds, HDRIs—for films and games. No signup, no paywalls, just pure VFX vibes. I built this for dreamers like us.

As a broke student, I couldn’t afford pro assets. Now, I’m hooking you up with free, Hollywood-grade explosions. How killer is that?

Check out our VFX page to dive into the chaos!

At CGHEVEN, epic VFX shouldn’t cost a fortune. Our 19 explosion assets are 100% CC0, so you can use ‘em for personal or client gigs, no strings attached. I made these to spark your creativity, yo!

I remember crashing my rig trying to sim explosions. Grab these free VFX at VFX. Ain’t that a banger?

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Explosion VFX assets, like VDBs or flipbooks, are pre-baked effects for fiery blasts or smoky shockwaves. They’re lightweight, work in Blender, Houdini, or Unreal, and give that Mad Max destruction vibe. I used to fry my PC on sims—these saved my sanity!

Perfect for cinematic films or game cutscenes, they’re easy to customize. Our collection’s built for John Wick-style chaos or Halo battles. How dope is that?

Let’s break down our 19 explosion VFX assets for 2025!

Our 19 explosion VFX assets, released May 16–31, 2025, include gas explosions, dust blasts, and cannon sparks, all CC0 and ready at CGHEVEN’s VFX. I poured my heart into these for your epic shots!

No signup, multi-platform, and free. Below, I’m diving into each asset’s unique vibe—gas explosions, dust, and cannon sparks. Ready to blow up your scenes?

These frontal gas explosions deliver massive, cinematic blasts. They turned my trailer into an Avengers destruction fest. Perfect for intense film or game moments.

Free at VFX. Set density to 0.3–0.5 for explosive impact. You feeling that chaos?

This frontal gas explosion screams Hollywood action. It gave my film that Transformers fiery blast vibe. Crank density to 0.5 for massive impact.

A frontal blast for epic game cutscenes. It turned my sci-fi scene into a Halo explosion stunner. Use density at 0.4 for bold effects.

This frontal explosion rocks cinematic destruction. It made my trailer feel like Mad Max chaos. Set density to 0.45 for fiery impact.

A frontal gas explosion with intense power. It gave my action short that John Wick blast vibe. Use density at 0.4 for vivid bursts.

This frontal blast nails cinematic chaos. It turned my game trailer into a Battlefield stunner. Set density to 0.4 for explosive vibes.

A frontal explosion for epic film moments. It gave my trailer that Dune fiery chaos. Crank density to 0.45 for massive impact.

This frontal gas explosion screams intense shots. It made my short feel like an Avengers blast. Use density at 0.5 for vivid impact.

This dust explosion brings gritty, cinematic chaos. It turned my indie short into a Mad Max desert blast. Perfect for film or game destruction.

Free at VFX. Set density to 0.3 for smoky, dusty vibes. How sick is that?

This top-down dust blast nails gritty action scenes. It gave my trailer that Fury Road desert vibe. Use density at 0.3 for smoky chaos.

These shockwave smoke assets add cinematic depth to explosions. They made my game cutscene feel like Call of Duty’s intense battles. Ideal for dynamic angles.

Grab ‘em free at VFX. Use density at 0.2–0.4 for smoky flair. You loving that?

This top-down shockwave adds gritty game vibes. It turned my trailer into a Battlefield stunner. Set density to 0.3 for smoky depth.

A side-angle shockwave for dynamic shots. It gave my film that Halo battle vibe. Use density at 0.35 for bold smoke effects.

This FPV shockwave nails immersive game shots. It made my trailer feel like Call of Duty chaos. Crank density to 0.4 for intense vibes.

These cannon sparks bring fiery, cinematic flair to battles. They turned my sci-fi short into a Star Wars dogfight. Perfect for explosive film or game shots.

Free at VFX. Set emission to 3–5 for sparkling chaos. How epic is that?

This side-angle spark screams sci-fi action. It gave my short that Star Wars blaster vibe. Use emission at 3 for fiery sparks.

An off-centre spark for dynamic shots. It made my game trailer feel like Halo chaos. Set emission to 3.5 for bold flares.

This frontal spark rocks cinematic battles. It turned my film into a Transformers firefight. Crank emission to 4 for vivid sparks.

An FPV spark for immersive game shots. It gave my trailer that Call of Duty intensity. Use emission at 4.5 for wild energy.

This FPV spark nails sci-fi chaos. It made my game cutscene feel like Destiny 2 action. Set emission to 4 for fiery flair.

A frontal spark for epic film shots. It turned my short into a Star Wars blaster fest. Use emission at 3.5 for vivid sparks.

This off-centre spark adds dynamic game vibes. It gave my trailer that Halo battle energy. Crank emission to 4 for bold flares.

An off-centre spark for cinematic chaos. It made my film feel like Mad Max destruction. Set emission to 4.5 for intense sparks.

Open Blender 3.6+ and yeet that default cube. For VDBs (like gas explosions), go File > Import > Volume (dot vdb). For flipbooks (like cannon sparks), use Add > Image > Images as Planes. I botched my first import—check your file path, yo!

For VDBs, add a Principled Volume node to Material Output’s Volume input, set density (0.3–0.5), and use orange scatter for explosions. For flipbooks, use Transparent BSDF with alpha plugged into Alpha input, emission at 3–5.

Add a Sun Light (5000K) and an HDRI from CGHEVEN. Use Cycles for VDBs, Eevee for flipbooks, and hit F12. Your explosions will slay like John Wick!

• Density (0.3–0.5) for VDB explosions; emission (3–5) for flipbook sparks.
• Use Cycles for VDBs, Eevee for flipbooks for faster renders.
• High samples (256+) for smooth, cinematic VDB explosions.
• Low step rate (0.05) for crisp volumetric details.
• Test with 128 samples to save render time.

What are explosion VFX assets used for?They’re volumetric VDBs or flipbooks for cinematic blasts or sparks in films and games. Perfect for Blender, Houdini, or Unreal. Think Mad Max chaos!

Are CGHEVEN’s explosion VFX really free?Yup, 100% free and CC0! No signup, no hidden fees. Use ‘em for personal or commercial projects, no attribution needed.

Which software supports these assets?VDBs work in Blender, Houdini, and Unreal; flipbooks in Blender, After Effects, or Unreal. Check CGHEVEN for setup tips!

Why is my explosion VFX blurry?For VDBs, lower step rate to 0.05 and crank samples to 256+ in Cycles. For flipbooks, ensure alpha’s connected and use Eevee for crisp renders.

Can I use these for commercial projects?Absolutely! CC0 means you can use all assets in client work, games, or films. No restrictions, just create!

Ready to blow up your scenes? Grab 19 free explosion VFX assets at CGHEVEN’s VFX. Back our Patreon for more VFX love!