Creating Your Own Roblox Ragdoll Script: It’s Easier Than You Think!

DevTopia
2 min readDec 10, 2022

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Making a Ragdoll Script in Roblox is a great way to bring life to your game. Ragdolls are used to simulate physical interactions between players, objects, and the environment. With a few simple steps, you can create a Ragdoll Script in Roblox.

Step 1: Create a New Script

The first step to making a Ragdoll Script in Roblox is to create a new script. To do this, open the Roblox Studio, go to the “Create” tab, and click on “Script”. This will bring up a blank script that you can name and save.

Step 2: Add the Ragdoll Script

Once you have the script saved, it’s time to add the Ragdoll code. The Ragdoll script will be responsible for controlling the movements of the ragdoll. To do this, you will need to type in the following code:

local ragdoll = script.Parent

— Create the ragdoll object
local ragdollPart = Instance.new(“RigidBody”)
ragdollPart.Name = “RagdollPart”
ragdollPart.Parent = ragdoll

— Create the joints that will be used to control the ragdoll
local joint1 = Instance.new(“Motor”)
joint1.Name = “Joint1”
joint1.Part0 = ragdollPart
joint1.Part1 = ragdollPart
joint1.Parent = ragdoll

— Create a function that will be used to move the ragdoll
function moveRagdoll(direction)
joint1.C1 = direction
end

Step 3: Connect the Ragdoll Script to the Player

Once you have the Ragdoll Script written, it’s time to connect it to the player. To do this, you will need to create a LocalScript in the Roblox Studio. This LocalScript will be responsible for sending signals to the Ragdoll Script when the player moves in a certain direction. To do this, type the following code into the LocalScript:

— Connect the Player’s movement to the Ragdoll Script
local player = game.Players.LocalPlayer
local character = player.Character

— Create a function to move the Ragdoll when the player moves
function onDirectionChanged(direction)
— Send the direction to the Ragdoll Script
script.Parent.moveRagdoll:Invoke(direction)
end

— Listen for when the player moves
character.Humanoid.DirectionChanged:Connect(onDirectionChanged)

Step 4: Test the Script

Once the script is connected to the player, it’s time to test it out. To do this, you will need to open the Roblox Studio, and click the “Run” button. This will start the game and allow you to move around to see if the Ragdoll Script is working correctly. If everything is working correctly, you should be able to move the Ragdoll around with the player.

Congratulations! You have now successfully created a Ragdoll Script in Roblox. With a few simple steps, you can create a Ragdoll Script that will bring life to your game.

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