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Dummytarget

Based on game build 714014 | Last updated: 2026-03-05

Overview​

dummytarget is a prefab factory function used to create target entities with controlled combat behavior. These entities are designed for testing or as designated targets in specific scenarios (e.g., Lava Arena). They feature fixed health, regenerative properties, and integrated visual/audio feedback when struck. The component relies on multiple core systems including combat, health, debuffable, and label to render damage numbers and animations.

Usage example​

-- Example of spawning a basic dummy target instance
local inst = Prefabs("dummytarget")()
inst.Transform:SetPosition(x, y, z)

Dependencies & tags​

Components used: bloomer, colouradder, inspectable, combat, debuffable, health, planarentity (conditionally)
Tags added: monster, lunar_aligned (for lunar variant), shadow_aligned (for shadow variant)
Tags checked: lunar_aligned, shadow_aligned (indirectly via postinit branching)

Properties​

No public properties are defined on the component itself. The constructor only instantiates prefabs with pre-configured components and behavior.

Main functions​

No public methods are defined or exposed directly by this file. The core logic is implemented in the factory function MakeDummy, which returns a Prefab instance — not a component.

Constructor (MakeDummy)​

  • Description: A factory function that returns a Prefab for creating dummytarget entities. It sets up the entity with transform, animation, sound, label, and combat-related components.
  • Parameters:
    • name (string) — The prefab name (e.g., "dummytarget").
    • common_postinit (function or nil) — Optional postinit hook applied to all instances regardless of sim context.
    • master_postinit (function or nil) — Optional postinit hook applied only on master simulation.
  • Returns: Prefab — A prefab definition with the entity factory function.
  • Error states: If common_postinit or master_postinit is passed, it is invoked unconditionally and must handle nil checks or undefined state gracefully.

Events & listeners​

  • Listens to: healthdelta — Triggers visual feedback (damage number label, offset, hit animation) when health changes with non-positive delta.
  • Pushes: None — This file does not fire any events itself. It registers for internal game events and triggers effects, but no custom events are emitted.