Training Dummy
Every Minecraft player has wondered the same thing at some point: how much damage does this sword actually deal? The Training Dummy add-on answers that question in the most satisfying way possible. It places a stationary, fully-equippable combat dummy right in your world, ready to absorb every hit you throw at it while reporting exact numbers back to you. Whether you are fine-tuning a modpack or settling a friendly argument about weapon stats, this mod turns guesswork into hard data.
What Makes the Training Dummy So Useful
At its core, the Training Dummy is a testing tool, but the attention to detail makes it feel like a full combat lab. You craft it by combining an Armor Stand with a Hay Block, then place it wherever you need it. From there, the possibilities open up quickly.
- Damage readout: every hit displays the damage dealt, shown above your XP bar or in chat, as a running total, DPS, or per-hit value.
- Combo tracking: the total resets after a configurable idle interval, so rapid hits stack into a single combo instead of flooding your screen.
- Full gear slots: right-click with a Stick to open the dummy's inventory and equip a helmet, chestplate, leggings, boots, shield, main hand item, and even accessory slots when Curios API is present.
- Real player skins: rename the dummy with a Name Tag and it fetches that Minecraft account's actual skin, slim or wide arms included.
- Lure Bait: a TNT-shaped item crafted from any food plus Bone Meal that draws nearby mobs into attacking the dummy, ideal for testing mob AI or filming combat footage.
- Deliberate destruction only: hit it with a Stick to break it and recover all its gear; nothing else can destroy it.
Scoreboard Dummy and Leaderboards
Craft a Scoreboard Dummy from a Dummy Spawner plus a Diamond and the tool shifts focus. Instead of tracking a running total, it records the single biggest hit ever landed on it and reports that number to a leaderboard. There is a local board for your server and an optional global one shared across servers. Right-click with a Stick to view rankings, where the top player's real skin renders beside their name, and you can click-drag it to spin around for a closer look.
If you prefer a hands-off setup, the foxygame.net launcher handles the busywork, offering one-click installation and automatic updates so your Training Dummy stays current without manual file juggling.
Supported Versions and Loaders
The mod is built for modern Minecraft releases and supports both Fabric and NeoForge, covering the current 1.21.x line. Older builds target 1.20.x for players running established modpacks. Because it leans on vanilla-friendly mechanics, it slots neatly into both lightweight setups and sprawling kitchensink packs. If you are unsure which build matches your game, check the version list before grabbing a file.
How to Install Training Dummy for Minecraft
Getting started takes only a few minutes. First, confirm your Minecraft version and loader, since Fabric and NeoForge files are distributed separately. Next, make sure Fabric Loader or NeoForge is installed for that version. Then drop the mod jar into your mods folder alongside any dependencies. Curios API and GuideMe are optional, but they unlock accessory slots and an in-game guide item respectively. Launch the game, craft your first dummy, and start swinging.
If you would rather skip the manual steps, the foxygame.net launcher includes Training Dummy in its curated add-on catalog, letting you install it alongside compatible mods with a single click.
Configuration Options Worth Knowing
The client config controls where damage numbers appear, whether you see totals, DPS, or per-hit values, how long they linger, and the hit-reset interval. The common config covers Lure Bait radius, leaderboard settings such as modpack ID and refresh timing, a global leaderboard toggle that is on by default, and a weapon blacklist. Certain items, including Avaritia and Modern Industrialization gear and the Morgan Sword, are permanently blocked from leaderboard submissions and cannot be overridden.
Final Thoughts
The Training Dummy transforms combat testing from vague experimentation into precise measurement. Damage readouts, gear simulation, mob luring, and competitive leaderboards all live inside one compact add-on. Download Training Dummy for Minecraft, equip your best loadout, and finally see the numbers behind every swing.