used in the Create a Mesh Balloon Effect how-to if you have already completed that tutorial.
In Niagara, the Ribbon Renderer is used along with specific modules that indicate that the ribbon is being used as a beam. In this guide, you will learn how to create a beam that simulates lightning.
Create System and Emitter
In Niagara, systems and emitters are independent. The current recommended workflow is to create a system from existing emitters or emitter templates.
First, create a Niagara System by right-clicking in the Content Browser, and selecting FX > Niagara System.