String Array isn't going over 5 strings?

Hello, I've got a slight issue. When I attempt to make a string array that is 6 or over it give me an " IndexOutOfRangeException: Array index is out of range. " error.

Code (CSharp):

1. public string[] weaponStats = {"0", "0", "0", "0", "0", "false"};
2. private void Start()
3.     {
4.         weaponStats[0] = "10";
5.         weaponStats[1] = "0";
6.         weaponStats[2] = "0";
7.         weaponStats[3] = "0";
8.         weaponStats[4] = "0";
9.         weaponStats[5] = "0";
10.     }

 

Arrays aren't dynamic by nature. They are the size they are declared with. You have declared your array with a range of 6 items which is equivalent to

Code (csharp):

1. public string[] weaponStats = new string[6];

therefore weaponStats[6] would be the 7th item and would return your error.

 

I will also add the it looks like you would be better off with an int array because you seem to be storing numbers. Note that int 0 will evaluate to false if checked logically.

 

Depending on what you need it for, might consider a list instead if you need to be able to add and remove. If not, then you'll just have to set up your array and initialize it with the size you need.