Free Magic & Spell VFX for Fantasy Games & Films
Yo, what’s good? I’m Ammar Khan, the dreamer behind CGHEVEN. I used to binge Harry Potter wand battles and Skyrim spellcasting, my laptop groaning like a Lord of the Rings troll, craving epic VFX. Our 49 free magic and spell VFX assets will make your Blender scenes glow like Elden Ring sorcery!
What Is CGHEVEN?
CGHEVEN is my 2025 passion project, serving over 1000 CC0 assets—magic beams, portals, auras—for films and games. No signup, no paywalls, just pure VFX vibes. I built this for creators like us, chasing Hogwarts magic.
As a broke student, I couldn’t afford pro assets. Now, I’m hooking you up with free, Hollywood-grade VFX. How killer is that?
Check out our VFX page to dive into the sorcery!
Why CGHEVEN Give Free Magic & Spell VFX
At CGHEVEN, epic VFX shouldn’t cost a fortune. Our 49 magic VFX assets are 100% CC0, so you can use ‘em for personal or client gigs, no drama. I made these to spark your fantasy creations, yo!
I remember crashing my rig on spell sims, dreaming of Skyrim fireballs. Grab these free VFX at VFX. Ain’t that a banger?
Support our Patreon to keep the freebies flowing. Your love fuels my dream!
What Are Magic & Spell VFX Assets?
Magic and spell VFX are flipbooks or VDBs for glowing beams, portals, or shockwaves, perfect for fantasy films and games. They’re lightweight, work in Blender, After Effects, or Unreal, and give that Harry Potter spell-casting vibe. I used to fry my PC on sims—these saved my sanity!
Ideal for wizard duels or RPG cutscenes, they’re easy to customize. Our collection’s built for Elden Ring-style sorcery or Witcher magic. How dope is that?
Let’s dive into our top 10 magic VFX assets for 2025!
Free CC0 Magic VFX Collection
Our 49 magic VFX assets, released May 26–June 22, 2025, include beams, portals, auras, bursts, shields, shockwaves, and teleportation effects, all CC0 and ready at CGHEVEN’s VFX. I poured my heart into these for your fantasy shots!
No signup, multi-platform, and free. Below, I’m breaking down 10 key assets across different effects. Ready to enchant your scenes?
Magic Beam VFX Assets
These magic beams deliver glowing, cinematic energy blasts. They turned my indie short into a Harry Potter wand duel. Perfect for spell-casting in films or games.
Free at VFX. Set emission to 3–5 for vibrant glows. You feeling that magic?
Magic Beam 01 – Front
This frontal beam screams wizard duel energy. It gave my film that Harry Potter spell-casting vibe. Use emission at 4 for glowing intensity.
Magic Beam 02 – Side
A side-angle beam for dynamic game shots. It made my RPG trailer feel like Skyrim sorcery. Set emission to 3.5 for bold energy.
Magic Portal VFX Assets
These portals create swirling, mystical gateways. They turned my game cutscene into a Doctor Strange portal scene. Ideal for fantasy teleports.
Grab ‘em free at VFX. Use emission at 4–6 for ethereal swirls. How epic is that?
Magic Portal 04 – Front
This frontal portal glows with mystical vibes. It gave my film that Doctor Strange portal energy. Crank emission to 5 for swirling magic.
Magic Portal 05 – Off-Centre
An off-centre portal for dynamic shots. It made my game feel like Witcher teleportation. Use emission at 4.5 for bold swirls.
Looping Magic Aura VFX Assets
These looping auras add persistent magical glows. They turned my trailer into an Elden Ring enchanted vibe. Perfect for character effects.
Free at VFX. Set emission to 3–4 for subtle glows. You loving that?
Looping Magic Aura 01 – Front
This frontal aura nails enchanted character shots. It gave my film that Lord of the Rings Gandalf glow. Use emission at 3.5 for soft magic.
Energy Burst VFX Assets
These energy bursts deliver explosive magical impacts. They made my short feel like Avengers mystic blasts. Great for intense spell effects.
Free at VFX. Crank emission to 5 for fiery bursts. How sick is that?
Energy Burst 07
This burst rocks cinematic spell impacts. It turned my trailer into a Thor lightning blast. Set emission to 5 for vibrant energy.
Magical Shockwave VFX Assets
These shockwaves add dramatic magical ripples. They gave my game cutscene that Elden Ring boss-fight vibe. Ideal for epic spell clashes.
Grab ‘em free at VFX. Use emission at 4 for bold ripples. Ain’t that killer?
Magical Shockwave 01 – Front
This frontal shockwave screams magical chaos. It made my film feel like a Harry Potter spell clash. Set emission to 4 for vivid ripples.
Magical Shield Block VFX Assets
These shield blocks create glowing defensive barriers. They turned my trailer into a Witcher shield spell. Perfect for defensive magic shots.
Free at VFX. Use emission at 4–5 for glowing barriers. How cool is that?
Magical Shield Block 01 – Front
This frontal shield nails defensive magic. It gave my game that Skyrim ward spell vibe. Set emission to 4.5 for bold barriers.
Teleportation VFX Assets
These teleportation effects create mystical warps. They made my short feel like Doctor Strange teleportation. Ideal for fantasy transitions.
Free at VFX. Use emission at 4–5 for swirling warps. You feeling that?
Teleportation 01 – Front
This frontal teleportation screams mystical travel. It turned my film into a Doctor Strange warp scene. Crank emission to 4.5 for vivid warps.
How to Use Magic VFX in Blender
Open Blender 3.6+ and ditch that default cube. Go Add > Image > Images as Planes for flipbook VFX like beams or portals. I flubbed my first import—select the whole sequence, yo, or you’ll rage!
In Shading, use Transparent BSDF with alpha plugged into Alpha input. Add an Emission node (strength 3–6) and align to your spell’s source for Harry Potter vibes.
Use Eevee for real-time renders or Cycles for film-quality. Add an HDRI from CGHEVEN and animate at 24–30 FPS. Your spells will glow like Skyrim!
Render Tips for Killer Magic VFX
- Emission strength (3–6) for vibrant beams or portals.
- Use Eevee for real-time; Cycles for cinematic glows.
- Alpha channel for seamless transparent backgrounds.
- 24–30 FPS for smooth spell animations.
- Test with 64 samples to save render time.
CGHEVEN Magic VFX Collection (2025)
| Asset Name | Type | Price | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Beam 01 – Front | Flipbook VFX | Free | CC0 |
| Magic Beam 02 – Side | Flipbook VFX | Free | CC0 |
| Magic Portal 04 – Front | Flipbook VFX | Free | CC0 |
| Magic Portal 05 – Off-Centre | Flipbook VFX | Free | CC0 |
| Looping Magic Aura 01 – Front | Flipbook VFX | Free | CC0 |
| Energy Burst 07 | Flipbook VFX | Free | CC0 |
| Magical Shockwave 01 – Front | Flipbook VFX | Free | CC0 |
| Magical Shield Block 01 – Front | Flipbook VFX | Free | CC0 |
| Teleportation 01 – Front | Flipbook VFX | Free | CC0 |
FAQ
What are magic VFX assets used for?
They’re flipbooks or VDBs for spell effects like beams, portals, or shields in fantasy films and games. Perfect for Blender, After Effects, or Unreal!
Are CGHEVEN’s magic VFX really free?
Yup, 100% free and CC0! No signup, no fees. Use ‘em for personal or commercial projects, no attribution needed.
Which software supports these VFX?
Optimized for Blender, After Effects, and Unreal Engine. Most VFX-ready software works. Check CGHEVEN for setup tips!
Why do my magic VFX look flat?
Ensure alpha’s connected in Shading and crank emission to 3–6. Use an HDRI from CGHEVEN for vibrant glows.
Can I use these for commercial projects?
Absolutely! CC0 means you can use all VFX in client work, games, or films. No restrictions, just create!
Ready to enchant your scenes? Grab 49 free magic and spell VFX at CGHEVEN’s VFX. Back our Patreon for more magical VFX love!
