diff --git a/paper-api/src/main/java/org/bukkit/entity/ArmorStand.java b/paper-api/src/main/java/org/bukkit/entity/ArmorStand.java
index c727b2d40e..38538ad590 100644
--- a/paper-api/src/main/java/org/bukkit/entity/ArmorStand.java
+++ b/paper-api/src/main/java/org/bukkit/entity/ArmorStand.java
@@ -363,5 +363,21 @@ public interface ArmorStand extends LivingEntity {
 
     @Override
     org.bukkit.inventory.@NotNull EntityEquipment getEquipment();
+
+    /**
+     * Tests if this armor stand can tick.
+     *
+     * <p>The default value is defined in {@code paper.yml}.</p>
+     *
+     * @return {@code true} if this armour stand can tick, {@code false} otherwise
+     */
+    boolean canTick();
+
+    /**
+     * Sets if this armor stand can tick.
+     *
+     * @param tick {@code true} if this armour stand can tick, {@code false} otherwise
+     */
+    void setCanTick(final boolean tick);
     // Paper end
 }