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## Combat Action Object Combat Actions are actions that an AI can make while in combat, given the conditions for the actions are met. There are 5 included Combat Actions, these include; Blocking, Dodging, Strafing, Switching Targets, and Random Combat Movement. Combat Actions are created through the EmeraldAction class and allows users to create their own custom Combat Actions, if desired. {% hint style="warning" %} **Important:** [Root Motion Animations](https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/RootMotion.html) are required for the Strafe and Dodge Combat Actions. {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} **Note:** Models, animations, and particle effects are not included. {% endhint %} {% hint style="success" %} Here are the available tutorials and guides for the Combat Action object. {% endhint %}
Blocking Combat ActionBlockExample.gifBlocking Combat Action
Dodge Combat ActionDodgeExampleGif.gifDodge Combat Action
Strafe Combat ActionStrafingExample.gifStrafe Combat Action

Random Movement

Combat Action

Random Movement Example.gifRandom Movement Combat Action

Switch Target

Combat Action

SwitchTargetExample.gifSwitch Target Combat Action

Creating Custom

Combat Actions

CoverDamagingLDBComponent.pngCreating Custom Combat Actions Through Code
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