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Powerful Dummy FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I craft the
dummy stand?
Place hay blocks and a stone slab in the crafting grid according to the recipe shown in your inventory. Once crafted, you can place the
Dummy Stand on the ground like you would an armor stand.
Dummy Stand on the ground like you would an armor stand.Why won't the dummy menu open when I right-click?
Make sure your main hand is empty before right-clicking the dummy. If you're holding a weapon or tool, the mod will attack the dummy instead of opening the settings menu.
Can I test armor protection on the dummy?
Yes, you can place armor and protective items directly on the dummy to see how much damage reduction they provide. This lets you compare different armor sets in real combat scenarios.
How do I change what type of mob the dummy acts like?
Open the dummy's settings menu by right-clicking with an empty hand, then click the mob type button to cycle through different creature types. Each mob type can have different armor values and damage interactions.
What do the different colored damage numbers mean?
The mod displays different types of damage in different colors on your screen so you can distinguish between physical damage, critical hits, and other damage types at a glance.
How do I increase or decrease the dummy's health?
Right-click the dummy with an empty hand to open the settings menu, find the health stat in the scroll list, click the edit box, type a new number, and click Apply.
Can I see my DPS while fighting the dummy?
Yes, the mod displays both damage per hit and DPS (damage per second) statistics as floating text when you attack, helping you compare weapon effectiveness over time.
How do I remove the dummy after I'm done testing?
Sneak (hold crouch) and right-click the dummy to break it and recover all items you placed on it, including the stand itself.
Can I have multiple dummies at once?
Yes, you can craft and place as many dummy stands as you want, allowing you to test different weapons or mob types simultaneously.
Does the dummy take knockback when I hit it?
The dummy is designed as a stationary target, so it won't move or get knocked back when you attack it, keeping your testing area consistent.