# Combat Action Object
## 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