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+# Ability Task Reference
+
+Common built-in `UAbilityTask` subclasses and how to create custom tasks.
+Ability tasks extend ability execution across multiple frames using internal latent logic.
+
+All tasks must be called from within `ActivateAbility` (or from within other tasks).
+Tasks broadcast results via dynamic delegates. When the task completes, call `EndAbility`
+if the ability is meant to end at that point.
+
+---
+
+## How Ability Tasks Work
+
+1. Create the task via a static factory function (never call `new` directly).
+2. Bind delegates for each outcome (OnCompleted, OnInterrupted, etc.).
+3. Call `ReadyForActivation()` to start the task.
+4. The task runs asynchronously; the ability remains active but yields.
+5. In delegate callbacks, perform follow-up logic and call `EndAbility` when done.
+
+```cpp
+// Typical task usage in ActivateAbility:
+void UMyAbility::ActivateAbility(...)
+{
+    if (!CommitAbility(Handle, ActorInfo, ActivationInfo))
+    {
+        EndAbility(Handle, ActorInfo, ActivationInfo, true, true);
+        return;
+    }
+
+    UAbilityTask_PlayMontageAndWait* Task =
+        UAbilityTask_PlayMontageAndWait::CreatePlayMontageAndWaitProxy(
+            this, NAME_None, AttackMontage, 1.f);
+
+    Task->OnCompleted.AddDynamic(this, &UMyAbility::OnMontageCompleted);
+    Task->OnInterrupted.AddDynamic(this, &UMyAbility::OnMontageInterrupted);
+    Task->OnCancelled.AddDynamic(this, &UMyAbility::OnMontageCancelled);
+    Task->ReadyForActivation();
+}
+
+void UMyAbility::OnMontageCompleted()
+{
+    EndAbility(CurrentSpecHandle, CurrentActorInfo, CurrentActivationInfo, true, false);
+}
+
+void UMyAbility::OnMontageInterrupted()
+{
+    EndAbility(CurrentSpecHandle, CurrentActorInfo, CurrentActivationInfo, true, true);
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## UAbilityTask_PlayMontageAndWait
+
+Plays an `AnimMontage` on the avatar actor's skeletal mesh and waits for it to finish.
+
+```cpp
+#include "Abilities/Tasks/AbilityTask_PlayMontageAndWait.h"
+
+UAbilityTask_PlayMontageAndWait* Task =
+    UAbilityTask_PlayMontageAndWait::CreatePlayMontageAndWaitProxy(
+        this,              // OwningAbility
+        NAME_None,         // Task instance name (NAME_None = auto)
+        AttackMontage,     // UAnimMontage* to play
+        1.f,               // Rate
+        NAME_None,         // StartSection (NAME_None = start from beginning)
+        false,             // bStopWhenAbilityEnds
+        1.f);              // AnimRootMotionTranslationScale
+
+Task->OnCompleted.AddDynamic(this, &UMyAbility::OnMontageCompleted);
+Task->OnBlendOut.AddDynamic(this, &UMyAbility::OnMontageBlendOut);
+Task->OnInterrupted.AddDynamic(this, &UMyAbility::OnMontageInterrupted);
+Task->OnCancelled.AddDynamic(this, &UMyAbility::OnMontageCancelled);
+Task->ReadyForActivation();
+```
+
+Delegates:
+- `OnCompleted`: Montage finished playing
+- `OnBlendOut`: Montage started blending out
+- `OnInterrupted`: Montage was interrupted by another montage
+- `OnCancelled`: Task was cancelled (EndAbility called while running)
+
+---
+
+## UAbilityTask_WaitGameplayEvent
+
+Waits for a `FGameplayEventData` to be sent via `HandleGameplayEvent` on the ASC.
+Common use: waiting for an animation notify to trigger (e.g., `Event.Montage.Attack.Hit`).
+
+```cpp
+#include "Abilities/Tasks/AbilityTask_WaitGameplayEvent.h"
+
+FGameplayTag EventTag = FGameplayTag::RequestGameplayTag("Event.Montage.Attack.Hit");
+
+UAbilityTask_WaitGameplayEvent* Task =
+    UAbilityTask_WaitGameplayEvent::WaitGameplayEvent(
+        this,
+        EventTag,
+        nullptr,  // OptionalExternalTarget (null = use self ASC)
+        true,     // TriggerOnce (false = keep listening)
+        true);    // OnlyMatchExact
+
+Task->EventReceived.AddDynamic(this, &UMyAbility::OnAttackHitEvent);
+Task->ReadyForActivation();
+```
+
+Sending the event (e.g., from an `AnimNotify`):
+```cpp
+// In AnimNotify or character code:
+FGameplayEventData EventData;
+EventData.Instigator = GetOwner();
+UAbilitySystemBlueprintLibrary::SendGameplayEventToActor(
+    GetOwner(),
+    FGameplayTag::RequestGameplayTag("Event.Montage.Attack.Hit"),
+    EventData);
+```
+
+Delegate: `EventReceived(FGameplayEventData Payload)`
+
+---
+
+## UAbilityTask_WaitDelay
+
+Waits for a fixed duration and then fires a callback. Equivalent to a GAS-aware timer.
+
+```cpp
+#include "Abilities/Tasks/AbilityTask_WaitDelay.h"
+
+UAbilityTask_WaitDelay* Task =
+    UAbilityTask_WaitDelay::WaitDelay(this, 2.f); // 2 second delay
+
+Task->OnFinish.AddDynamic(this, &UMyAbility::OnDelayFinished);
+Task->ReadyForActivation();
+```
+
+Delegate: `OnFinish()`
+
+---
+
+## UAbilityTask_WaitTargetData
+
+Spawns a `AGameplayAbilityTargetActor` to gather targeting information (line trace,
+sphere trace, actor selection, etc.) and returns `FGameplayAbilityTargetDataHandle`.
+
+```cpp
+#include "Abilities/Tasks/AbilityTask_WaitTargetData.h"
+#include "Abilities/GameplayAbilityTargetActor_SingleLineTrace.h"
+
+UAbilityTask_WaitTargetData* Task =
+    UAbilityTask_WaitTargetData::WaitTargetData(
+        this,
+        NAME_None,
+        EGameplayTargetingConfirmation::Instant, // Instant, UserConfirmed, Custom, etc.
+        AGameplayAbilityTargetActor_SingleLineTrace::StaticClass());
+
+Task->ValidData.AddDynamic(this, &UMyAbility::OnValidTargetData);
+Task->Cancelled.AddDynamic(this, &UMyAbility::OnTargetCancelled);
+Task->ReadyForActivation();
+```
+
+Targeting confirmation modes:
+| Mode | Behavior |
+|------|----------|
+| `Instant` | Confirms immediately upon spawn |
+| `UserConfirmed` | Waits for `SendGameplayEvent` with confirm tag |
+| `Custom` | Custom confirmation logic in the TargetActor |
+| `CustomMulti` | Confirms multiple targets over time |
+
+Delegate `ValidData(FGameplayAbilityTargetDataHandle Data)`:
+```cpp
+void UMyAbility::OnValidTargetData(const FGameplayAbilityTargetDataHandle& Data)
+{
+    // Apply effect to targets
+    FGameplayEffectSpecHandle SpecHandle = MakeOutgoingGameplayEffectSpec(DamageEffect, Level);
+    ApplyGameplayEffectSpecToTarget(CurrentSpecHandle, CurrentActorInfo,
+        CurrentActivationInfo, SpecHandle, Data);
+    EndAbility(CurrentSpecHandle, CurrentActorInfo, CurrentActivationInfo, true, false);
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## UAbilityTask_WaitAttributeChange
+
+Waits for an attribute to cross a threshold or change at all.
+
+```cpp
+#include "Abilities/Tasks/AbilityTask_WaitAttributeChange.h"
+
+UAbilityTask_WaitAttributeChange* Task =
+    UAbilityTask_WaitAttributeChange::WaitForAttributeChange(
+        this,
+        UMyHealthSet::GetHealthAttribute(),
+        FGameplayTag(),    // WithTag: optional, only trigger if ASC has this tag
+        FGameplayTag(),    // WithoutTag: only trigger if ASC lacks this tag
+        true);             // TriggerOnce
+
+Task->OnChange.AddDynamic(this, &UMyAbility::OnHealthChanged);
+Task->ReadyForActivation();
+```
+
+Delegate: `OnChange()`
+
+For threshold-based (separate class — `UAbilityTask_WaitAttributeChangeThreshold`):
+```cpp
+#include "Abilities/Tasks/AbilityTask_WaitAttributeChangeThreshold.h"
+
+UAbilityTask_WaitAttributeChangeThreshold* Task =
+    UAbilityTask_WaitAttributeChangeThreshold::WaitForAttributeChangeThreshold(
+        this,
+        UMyHealthSet::GetHealthAttribute(),
+        EWaitAttributeChangeComparison::LessThan,
+        0.3f,    // Compare against: below 30%
+        false,   // bTriggerOnce
+        nullptr);
+
+Task->OnChange.AddDynamic(this, &UMyAbility::OnHealthBelowThreshold);
+Task->ReadyForActivation();
+```
+
+Delegate: `OnChange(bool bMatchesComparison, float CurrentValue)`
+
+---
+
+## UAbilityTask_WaitGameplayEffectApplied
+
+Fires when a GameplayEffect matching specified tag requirements is applied to a target.
+
+```cpp
+#include "Abilities/Tasks/AbilityTask_WaitGameplayEffectApplied.h"
+
+FGameplayTargetDataFilterHandle FilterHandle;
+FGameplayTagRequirements SourceTagReqs;
+FGameplayTagRequirements TargetTagReqs;
+FGameplayTagRequirements AssetTagReqs;    // Tags the GE asset itself must have
+FGameplayTagRequirements GrantedTagReqs; // Tags the GE grants to the target
+
+UAbilityTask_WaitGameplayEffectApplied_Self* Task =
+    UAbilityTask_WaitGameplayEffectApplied_Self::WaitGameplayEffectAppliedToSelf(
+        this,
+        FilterHandle,
+        SourceTagReqs,
+        TargetTagReqs,
+        AssetTagReqs,
+        GrantedTagReqs,
+        false /*TriggerOnce*/,
+        nullptr /*OptionalExternalOwner*/,
+        false /*ListenForPeriodicEffect*/);
+
+Task->OnApplied.AddDynamic(this, &UMyAbility::OnEffectApplied);
+Task->ReadyForActivation();
+```
+
+---
+
+## Creating a Custom Ability Task
+
+```cpp
+// MyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease.h
+#pragma once
+#include "Abilities/Tasks/AbilityTask.h"
+#include "MyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease.generated.h"
+
+DECLARE_DYNAMIC_MULTICAST_DELEGATE(FOnInputReleased);
+
+UCLASS()
+class UMyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease : public UAbilityTask
+{
+    GENERATED_BODY()
+public:
+    // Factory function: always use a static factory, never construct directly
+    UFUNCTION(BlueprintCallable, Category = "Ability|Tasks",
+        meta = (HidePin = "OwningAbility", DefaultToSelf = "OwningAbility",
+                BlueprintInternalUseOnly = "true"))
+    static UMyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease* WaitInputRelease(
+        UGameplayAbility* OwningAbility,
+        bool bTestAlreadyReleased = false);
+
+    UPROPERTY(BlueprintAssignable)
+    FOnInputReleased OnReleased;
+
+    virtual void Activate() override;
+    virtual void TickTask(float DeltaTime) override;
+    virtual void OnDestroy(bool bInOwnerFinished) override;
+
+private:
+    bool bStartedAlreadyReleased = false;
+};
+```
+
+```cpp
+// MyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease.cpp
+#include "MyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease.h"
+#include "AbilitySystemComponent.h"
+
+UMyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease* UMyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease::WaitInputRelease(
+    UGameplayAbility* OwningAbility,
+    bool bTestAlreadyReleased)
+{
+    UMyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease* Task =
+        NewAbilityTask<UMyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease>(OwningAbility);
+    Task->bStartedAlreadyReleased = bTestAlreadyReleased;
+    return Task;
+}
+
+void UMyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease::Activate()
+{
+    // Enable ticking so we can poll input state
+    bTickingTask = true;
+}
+
+void UMyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease::TickTask(float DeltaTime)
+{
+    // GetAbilitySpecHandle and AbilitySystemComponent come from UAbilityTask base
+    if (AbilitySystemComponent.IsValid())
+    {
+        const FGameplayAbilitySpec* Spec =
+            AbilitySystemComponent->FindAbilitySpecFromHandle(GetAbilitySpecHandle());
+        if (Spec && !Spec->InputPressed)
+        {
+            if (ShouldBroadcastAbilityTaskDelegates())
+            {
+                OnReleased.Broadcast();
+            }
+            EndTask();
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+void UMyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease::OnDestroy(bool bInOwnerFinished)
+{
+    Super::OnDestroy(bInOwnerFinished);
+}
+```
+
+Usage in an ability:
+```cpp
+UMyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease* Task =
+    UMyAbilityTask_WaitInputRelease::WaitInputRelease(this);
+Task->OnReleased.AddDynamic(this, &UMyChargeAbility::OnInputReleased);
+Task->ReadyForActivation();
+```
+
+---
+
+## Task Lifecycle Notes
+
+- Tasks are automatically cleaned up when `EndAbility` or `CancelAbility` is called.
+- Call `EndTask()` inside the task when done; do not call `delete`.
+- `ShouldBroadcastAbilityTaskDelegates()` guards against broadcasting after the ability ends.
+- `bTickingTask = true` must be set in `Activate()` to enable `TickTask`. Default is false.
+- `NewAbilityTask<T>()` is the correct factory; never use `NewObject<T>()` for tasks.
+
+---
+
+## Task Execution Flow
+
+```
+ActivateAbility()
+    └── Task::WaitXxx() (static factory)
+    └── Bind delegates
+    └── Task::ReadyForActivation()
+            └── Task::Activate() [task starts its internal logic]
+                    └── (async frames pass)
+                    └── Event fires → delegate broadcast
+                            └── Ability callback runs gameplay logic
+                            └── EndAbility() called
+                                    └── Task::OnDestroy() cleanup
+```
+
+---
+
+## Common Task Mistakes
+
+**Not calling ReadyForActivation:** The task is created but never starts. Always call this after
+binding delegates.
+
+**Binding delegates after ReadyForActivation:** Some tasks fire synchronously in `Activate()`
+(e.g., `WaitDelay` with 0 duration). Bind delegates before calling `ReadyForActivation`.
+
+**Calling EndAbility inside a task without ending the task first:** The task will linger.
+Let `EndAbility` clean it up, or call `EndTask()` explicitly if the task should stop without
+ending the ability.
+
+**Broadcasting delegates after ability ends:** Always check `ShouldBroadcastAbilityTaskDelegates()`
+before broadcasting inside `TickTask` or callback functions to avoid operating on a cleaned-up
+ability.
+
+**Tick-heavy tasks in non-instanced abilities:** If `InstancingPolicy` is `NonInstanced`, the
+CDO runs the ability. Ticking tasks on a CDO can produce shared state issues. Use
+`InstancedPerActor` or `InstancedPerExecution` when using ticking tasks.