Ragdoll Research Mechanics
Core Ragdoll Research mechanics: the ragdoll system, NPC physics reactions, fall damage rules, ragdoll effects, and full controls for every device.
What are Ragdoll Research Mechanics?
Mechanics are the rules under the sandbox: how the ragdoll system bends, how NPCs react to forces, when fall damage triggers, and which inputs control every action on your device.
Why Learn the Mechanics?
Master Every Control
Complete control lists for keyboard, mouse, mobile, and controller mean no wasted inputs during time-sensitive experiment setups.
Exploit the Ragdoll System
Understanding joint limits and force reactions lets you design tests that push ragdolls to the most extreme states the engine allows.
Avoid Broken Tests
Know fall damage thresholds and effect triggers in advance, so experiments fail because of physics, not because of misunderstood rules.
Core Systems
Ragdoll Research NPC Physics: How Ragdolls React to Forces
Learn how Ragdoll Research NPC physics works, from drops and impacts to explosions, plus repeatable test setups for every ragdoll experiment.
Ragdoll Research Controls: Keyboard, Mouse & Mobile Guide
Learn Ragdoll Research controls for keyboard, mouse, mobile, and controller, with input tables, setup steps, and tips for smooth physics experiments.
All Mechanics Articles
Ragdoll Research Fall Damage: Drop Tests & Physics Tips
Learn how Ragdoll Research fall damage works: run controlled drop tests, compare heights and landing surfaces, and get repeatable ragdoll physics results.
Ragdoll Research Ragdoll Effects: Physics Test Guide
Learn how Ragdoll Research ragdoll effects work: physics factors, drop and impact tests, blast reactions, and multiplayer setups explained step by step.
Ragdoll Research Ragdoll System: How It Works & Test Guide
Learn how the Ragdoll Research ragdoll system works: physics behavior, drop and collision tests, multiplayer ragdoll experiments, and repeatable setups.