# Ragdoll physics

> Configure ragdoll physics for characters.

Configure ragdoll physics for characters.

A ragdoll is a set of colliders, Rigidbody components, and joints that you can apply to a humanoid character to simulate behavior such as impact collisions and character death. Unity provides a Ragdoll Wizard that you can use to configure ragdoll physics behaviors on your character.

| **Topic**                                                                                                              | **Description**                                           |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| **[Create a ragdoll](/engine/7000.0/manual/physics-section/physics-overview/ragdoll/wizard-ragdoll-wizard.md)**        | Use the Ragdoll Wizard to create and configure a ragdoll. |
| **[Joint and ragdoll stability](/engine/7000.0/manual/physics-section/physics-overview/ragdoll/ragdoll-stability.md)** | Learn techniques to improve joint and ragdoll stability.  |

## Additional resources

* [Joints](/engine/7000.0/manual/physics-section/physics-overview/joints-section.md)
* [Introduction to rigid body physics](/engine/7000.0/manual/physics-section/physics-overview/rigidbody/rigidbodies-overview.md)
* [Collision](/engine/7000.0/manual/physics-section/physics-overview/collision-section.md)