Make the Bot Fight Back for Combo and Shield-Timing Practice

A dummy that just stands there only teaches aim. To practice combos and shield timing, configure the bot to attack you and give it effects that mimic a real opponent.

Set attack and combo behavior

1. Type /bot to open the control panel.

2. Open the attack configuration tab.

3. Adjust how the bot fights so that it hits back and chains combos against you.

4. Return to the main panel and give the bot a shield if you also want to practice getting past a blocking target.

Now raise your own shield and work on timing your blocks against its attacks. Then try landing your own hit combos in between.

Add status effects for realism

Real opponents often fight with potion effects active. To simulate that:

1. Open the status effect selection screen from the control panel.

2. Apply the potion effects you want the bot to have.

3. Fight it and see how your timing holds up against a buffed opponent.

Start with no effects, then add them one at a time so you can feel how each one changes the fight.

Check the utility menu

The utility menu has extra training settings for active bots. Look through it if you want to fine-tune a session further.

Every change you make in the interface updates active bots right away. You can raise the difficulty mid-fight without despawning anything.