Using the roblox studio linear velocity vector for movement

Getting the roblox studio linear velocity vector to behave exactly how you want can feel like a puzzle at first, but it's actually one of the most reliable ways to move parts around in a physics-based way. If you've been using the old BodyVelocity objects, you've probably noticed those little yellow warning icons telling you they're deprecated. Roblox wants us to move over to the newer constraint system, and while it takes an extra step or two to set up, the control you get is way better. ...

February 1, 2026 · 7 min · Kacie Catalina