Visual Equipment Plugin for RPG Maker MZ
By: ED5 AKA ChigooX
🎮 Overview
Level up your RPG Maker MZ game with real-time visual equipment!
The Visual Equipment Plugin adds visible gear to your characters directly on the map — whether it's weapons, armor, or accessories, your players will see what they equip.
👕⚔️✨ From cloaks to helmets to shimmering blades — bring your characters to life like never before!
🌟 Features
🧍♂️ Dynamic Equipment Sprites
Display gear visually on your player sprite depending on what’s equipped.
📚 Layer Control
Use note tags like <layer:0> or <layer:2> to decide what appears above or below the character sprite for perfect placement.
🔁 Conditional Visibility
Control gear visibility with switches and variables — perfect for quest-based cosmetics, invisible gear, or transformation states.
📝 Note Tags
📌 Notetag🔍 Description<show:filename>Shows image from img/visualEquipments/filename.png<layer:X>Controls draw layer (📍 0 = behind player, 1 = default, 2+ = on top)<show:filename_sX_true>Shows sprite if switch X is ON<show:filename_sX_false>Shows sprite if switch X is OFF<show:filename_vX_Y>Shows sprite if variable X equals Y
🔁 Use multiple tags for advanced layering and conditional visuals.
🧰 Setup Instructions
📂 Create Folder: Inside your project directory, make a folder:
img/visualEquipments/🖼️ Add Sprites: Place your visual gear images here.
Use 3x4 grid format (like default character sheets) for compatibility.🛠️ Configure Items: Add note tags to equipment items (weapons/armor) in the database to trigger the visual sprite when equipped.
🧪 Example Use Case
🔹 Equip a sword and watch it appear on your character’s back!
🔹 Don a helmet and see it layer above the head — unless hidden by a switch!
🔹 Unlock a magical robe only visible when Variable 5 = 3.
🌈 Perfect for fantasy RPGs, modern dress-up mechanics, or armor upgrade systems!
🚀 Why Use It?
✅ Immersive Gear Feedback
✅ Supports Layered Visuals
✅ Perfect for Cosplay, Quests, and Cutscenes
✅ Easy Setup with Just a Few Tags
✅ Compatible with Player and Followers
📥 Download Now
Bring your heroes to life with epic gear that players can actually see!
Whether it’s glowing armor or a wizard’s staff — the Visual Equipment Plugin is the tool you’ve been waiting for.
🧙♂️ Download today and transform your characters into legends!