Decal System with POM

This decal material is designed to stay very lightweight, adding localized surface detail without requiring a unique mesh or a separate material setup for every asset. The reusable approach makes it possible to add detail where it is needed while keeping the underlying geometry and rendering cost low.

Parallax occlusion mapping uses a height map to shift the visible surface based on the viewer’s angle. The material traces through that height information to create the appearance of raised and recessed detail, giving textures more convincing depth than ordinary bump or normal mapping without changing the object’s geometry or silhouette. It can be used for details such as cracks, grooves, chips, and other layered surface relief.