# Setting up an AI's Hit Effects

## Setting up an AI's Hit Effects

The Hit Effect Settings controls whether or not an AI will play a hit effect when it receives damage. This is based on a list of hit effects set by the user. These hit effects are picked randomly each time the AI receives damage. The position in which a hit effect is spawned is based on the AI's [Target Position Modifier](https://black-horizon-studios.gitbook.io/emerald-ai-wiki/emerald-components-optional/target-position-modifier-component) component. However, if an AI is using a [Location Based Damage](https://black-horizon-studios.gitbook.io/emerald-ai-wiki/emerald-components-optional/location-based-damage-component) component, the position of the hit effect will automatically be based on the bone/transform that was hit.

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**Note:** An AI can still play a hit effect even if it is marked as [Immortal](https://black-horizon-studios.gitbook.io/emerald-ai-wiki/emerald-components-required/health-component/setting-up-an-ais-health).
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