hittables

Hittables are objects in games and simulations that can be struck by attacks or impacts. They register hits via collision or damage events and respond with effects such as taking damage, breaking, or triggering animations. Not all objects are hittable; some are decorative or purely decorative or ephemeral and do not participate in combat or physics interactions.

Typical properties of hittables include a hitbox or collision shape, health or durability, and a damage response. Hittables may be destructible with a finite health bar, or non-destructible but still capable of being damaged or displaced. Hit registration often involves attack types, invulnerability frames, armor, and damage multipliers. In software, hittables are commonly flagged with a damage or combat state and assigned collision and damage rules to control what can affect them.

Examples span many genres: enemies and allies, destructible environmental objects such as barrels or walls, doors, shields, projectiles that can be intercepted, and vehicle components. Some hittables are designed to be damaged by specific weapons or spell types, while others respond identically to all hits. Designers balance response timing, force feedback, and accessibility to ensure clear player perception of hits.

Implementation considerations include performance, precision of hitboxes, and synchronization in multiplayer. Visual and audio feedback such as particles, sound, and screen shake help convey successful hits. Hittables are related to hitboxes, hurtboxes, interactables, and destructible environments, and are a common labeling choice in game development documentation to indicate objects that participate in combat or physical gameplay.