# bot types

PracticeBot currently exposes three stable bot types.

## `NORMAL`

Normal melee PvP bot.

Best for:

* sword practice
* axe/shield practice
* basic arena training
* default player-spawned bots
* template-driven melee bots

Main configurable behavior:

* PvP enabled/disabled
* strafing
* W-tap
* S-tap
* critical hits
* shield breaker
* reach mode
* aggression
* retreat
* equipment and armor trims

## `CPVP`

Crystal PvP bot.

Best for:

* Crystal PvP arenas
* advanced practice servers
* end crystal pressure training
* template-based CPvP opponents

Main configurable behavior:

* skill level
* crystal place/break timing
* reaction hesitation profile
* crystal miss profile
* pearls
* mace
* golden apples
* obsidian placement
* block breaking
* strafing
* anchoring mode
* FOV
* healing threshold

## `DUMMY`

Passive or limited-behavior target bot.

Best for:

* hit testing
* mace testing
* knockback testing
* fixed target displays
* controlled arena demonstrations

Main configurable behavior:

* look at target
* follow target
* random walk
* resistance
* frozen state
* inventory and armor trims

## Which type should I use?

| Goal                       | Recommended type                                |
| -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| Public casual PvP practice | `NORMAL`                                        |
| Crystal PvP training       | `CPVP`                                          |
| Static target dummy        | `DUMMY`                                         |
| Arena NPC that respawns    | Template bot using `NORMAL`, `CPVP`, or `DUMMY` |
| Addon-controlled bot       | Spawn from a template through the public API    |


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