Molten Core
Fire particle burst trails your cursor with glowing ember physics.
Props
| Property | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| color | string | #ff6600 | Base color of the fire particles |
| particlesPerFrame | number | 3 | How many particles spawn per animation frame |
When to Use
Perfect for dark hero sections, gaming sites, and high-energy landing pages where you want the cursor to feel like it's on fire.
Best Practices
Works best on dark backgrounds where the additive blend mode (lighter) can glow. Keep particlesPerFrame between 2-5 for smooth performance.
Why This Component Matters
Particle effects driven by cursor velocity create a sense of physical energy that makes the interface feel viscerally alive.
FAQ
QDoes it work on mobile?
The canvas tracks mousemove — on touch devices the effect won't appear, but the hero section still renders.
QDoes it need any library?
No — pure canvas API with requestAnimationFrame. Zero dependencies.
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