Top Free Smoke & Fire VFX Assets for Real-Time & Rendered Use
Yo, what’s good? I’m Ammar Khan, the heart behind CGHEVEN. I used to binge Mad Max infernos and Skyrim campfires, my laptop choking like a Gundam mech, craving fiery VFX. Our 25 free smoke and fire flipbook VFX assets will make your Blender or Unreal scenes blaze like Demon Slayer battles!
What Is CGHEVEN?
CGHEVEN is my 2025 passion project, serving over 1000 CC0 assets—flipbooks, VDBs, HDRIs—for films and games. No signup, no paywalls, just pure VFX vibes. I built this for creators chasing Anime fire.
As a broke student, I couldn’t afford pro assets. Now, I’m hooking you up with free, cinematic smoke and fire VFX. How killer is that?
Check out our VFX page to dive into the action!
What Are Smoke & Fire VFX Assets?
Smoke and fire VFX assets are flipbook sequences (6×6, 8×8 grids) that animate flames, campfires, or smoky effects for real-time or rendered scenes. They’re lightweight, perfect for Blender, Unreal, or After Effects, and give that Mad Max blaze vibe. I used to fry my rig on sims—these saved my sanity!
Ideal for flamethrowers, ground fires, or cozy campfires, they’re easy to loop or customize. Our collection’s built for Skyrim-style warmth or John Wick chaos. How dope is that?
Learn more in our guide on What Are Flipbook VFX and grab ‘em free at VFX!
Why We Give Free Smoke & Fire VFX
At CGHEVEN, epic VFX shouldn’t cost a fortune. Our 25 smoke and fire flipbooks, covering flamethrowers, campfires, and ground fires, are 100% CC0 for personal or client gigs, no drama. I made these to fuel your creative fire, yo!
I remember crashing my PC on flame sims, dreaming of Avengers explosions. Support our Patreon to keep the freebies flowing. Ain’t that a banger?
Check out our Explosion Cloud VDBs for more fiery vibes!
Top Free Smoke & Fire VFX Collection
Our 25 flipbook VFX assets, released May 19–June 22, 2025, include flamethrowers, campfires, and ground fires, all CC0 at CGHEVEN’s VFX. I poured my heart into these for your epic shots!
No signup, multi-platform, and free. Below, I’m breaking down 10 key assets across categories. Ready to light up your projects? See more in The Ultimate Library of Stylized VFX.
Top 10 Smoke & Fire VFX Assets
These flipbooks deliver Anime and Hollywood flair. They turned my indie short into a Mad Max inferno and my game into Skyrim warmth. Free at VFX!
Set emission to 4–6 for vibrant flames or smoky glows. You feeling that heat?
Flamethrower 01 – Front – Flipbook (8×8)
This frontal flamethrower roars Mad Max energy. It gave my scene a fiery inferno vibe. Crank emission to 5.5 for intense flames.
Flamethrower 01 – FPV – Flipbook (8×8)
An FPV flamethrower for immersive shots. It made my trailer feel like a Mad Max blaze. Use emission at 5.5 for bold flames.
Flamethrower 03 – Side – Flipbook (8×8)
A side-angle flamethrower for dynamic shots. It turned my film into a John Wick fiery banger. Set emission at 5.5 for vibrant flames.
Flamethrower 04 – Off-Centre – Flipbook (8×8)
This off-center flamethrower nails fiery chaos. It gave my game a Mad Max vibe. Use emission at 5.5 for bold flames.
Flamethrower 07 – Front – Flipbook (8×8)
A frontal flamethrower for epic shots. It made my trailer feel like a Mad Max inferno. Crank emission to 5.5 for intense flames.
Large Campfire – Smoke (Loop) – Flipbook (6×6, 8×8)
This smoky campfire loop screams cozy chaos. It made my scene feel like a Skyrim night. Set emission at 5 for vibrant flames.
Large Campfire – No Smoke (Loop) – Flipbook (6×6, 8×8)
A no-smoke campfire for clean shots. It turned my trailer into a Skyrim vibe. Use emission at 5 for bold flames.
Ground Fire 03 – FPV – Flipbook (8×8)
This FPV ground fire delivers Demon Slayer fiery chaos. It gave my animation a blazing battle vibe. Set emission at 5 for intense glows.
Ground Fire 04 – FPV – Flipbook (8×8)
An FPV ground fire for immersive shots. It made my game feel like a John Wick firestorm. Crank emission at 5 for bold flames.
Ground Fire 06 – FPV – Flipbook (8×8)
This FPV ground fire rocks cinematic heat. It turned my trailer into a Mad Max blaze. Use emission at 5 for vibrant flames.
How to Use Smoke & Fire VFX in Blender
Open Blender 3.6+ and yeet that default cube. Go Add > Image > Images as Planes, select the flipbook sequence (6×6 or 8×8). I botched my first import—load the whole sequence, yo, or you’ll rage!
In Shading, use Transparent BSDF with alpha plugged into Alpha input. Add an Emission node (strength 4–6) and align to your fire’s source for Mad Max vibes.
Use Eevee for real-time or Cycles for film-quality. Add an HDRI from CGHEVEN and animate at 24–30 FPS. Your flames will pop!
Render Tips for Killer Smoke & Fire VFX
- Emission strength (4–6) for vibrant flames or smoky glows.
- Use Eevee for real-time; Cycles for cinematic quality.
- Alpha channel for seamless transparent backgrounds.
- 24–30 FPS for smooth animations.
- Test with 64 samples to save render time.
FAQ
What are smoke & fire VFX assets used for?
They’re flipbook sequences for flames, campfires, or smoky effects in games and films. Perfect for Blender, Unreal, or After Effects!
Are CGHEVEN’s smoke & fire 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 fire VFX look flat?
Ensure alpha’s connected in Shading and crank emission to 4–6. Use an HDRI from CGHEVEN for vibrant glows.
Can I use these for commercial projects?
Absolutely! CC0 means you can use all flipbooks in client work, games, or films. No restrictions, just create!
Ready to ignite your projects? Grab 25 free smoke & fire VFX at CGHEVEN’s VFX or explore VDB Files for more effects. Back our Patreon for more VFX love! Learn about me at Ammar Khan. Check out Top 5 Anime Muzzle Flashes or Download Muzzle Flash Flipbooks for extra flair!
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