# EntityControl
EntityControl is the base component that all [Entity](../Entity.md) must have to be considered one. It mostly offers many capabilities and shared behaviors with a common lifecycle. Any [NPCControl](../NPCControl/NPCControl.md) must also be an EntityControl which is accessed through the `entity` field.

For consulting the creation process of this component, check [EntityControl Creation](EntityControl%20Creation.md).

For consulting the fields of this component, check [EntityControl Fields](EntityControl%20Fields.md).

For consulting the methods of this component, check [EntityControl Methods](EntityControl%20Methods.md).