4 – Dodge When Hit (Super Simple)
When a bullet hits your robot, the onHitByBullet method runs.
What happens?
- Robocode tells your bot, “You were hit!”
- We’ll just turn and drive away — no tricky math.
Code
@Override
public void onHitByBullet(HitByBulletEvent e) {
// 1. Turn 90° from our current direction
turnRight(90);
// 2. Drive forward to a new spot
forward(120);
}That’s it! Your robot takes a quick sidestep and keeps rolling.
Why it works
- Turning 90° gets you off the line the bullet was travelling.
- Driving forward puts distance between you and the danger.
Next idea
If you want to get fancy later, you can check where you are on the field with:
double x = getX();
double y = getY();…and use getDirection() to decide which way is safest.
But for now, this two‑line dodge keeps things simple and fun.