Ok I didn't know, it's a method I heard about recently. I'll note for my projects :D

I think that, maybe, you should declare the variable as public and not implicitly private. Instead of using the SerializeField, try using Public GameObject weaponSockets; But I think you dont want it to be accessed by everyone

Ok let me edit my answer, I see the problem. Find does not check all child, just the direct one.

Can you show code for that?

Have you write the correct name?

Yes clearly, but his script will only use it one time I think. So it won't be time consuming. But it surely exists a better idea

Are you using RayCast for doing this? Also, post your code :)

Add it to your post so everyone can see it :)

For gif: blender.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/404/…

One more thing. I would put all the movement code in fixedUpdate function, not in both update and fixedUpdate.

Are you lagging in editor mode or after building it? Also, can you provide a gif sample of your problem?

In if (direction.magnitude >= 0.1f), use GetComponent to get CinemachineFreeLook component and use the methods SetActive(false) to disable it. Is it what you want?