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Lureplant

Based on game build 714014 | Last updated: 2026-03-06

Overview​

The lureplant is a hostile, spellcasting entity that functions as a boss or elite mob in DST. It remains hidden underground and periodically reveals bait using the shelf component. When bait is collected, it enters the "picked" state, halting minion production and entering a temporary hibernation period. It spawns minions via the minionspawner component, digests loot with the digester component, and supports seasonal hibernation during winter. It integrates with health, lootdropper, eater, and workable components for core survival mechanics.

Usage example​

local inst = SpawnPrefab("lureplant")
inst.Transform:SetPosition(x, y, z)
inst:DoTaskInTime(0, function() inst:PushEvent("freshspawn") end)

Dependencies & tags​

Components used: health, combat, shelf, inventory, eater, inspectable, lootdropper, workable, minionspawner, digester, hauntable
Tags added: lureplant, hostile, veggie, lifedrainable, wildfirepriority, NPCcanaggro, NPC_workable

Properties​

PropertyTypeDefault ValueDescription
lureentity or nilnilThe current bait item placed on the shelf.
lurefnfunctionSelectLureFunction that selects or creates bait for display.
hibernatetasktask or nilnilTimer task controlling re-emergence after hibernation.
wintertaskperiodic task or nilnilPeriodic task during winter to extend hibernation.

Main functions​

TryRevealBait(inst)​

  • Description: Attempts to select and expose bait on the shelf. If successful, transitions to the "showbait" state. If not, schedules a retry after a delay.
  • Parameters: inst (entity) — the lureplant instance.
  • Returns: Nothing.
  • Error states: If no valid bait is available and no minions have been spawned to spare, creates and uses plantmeat as fallback bait.

HideBait(inst)​

  • Description: Hides the current bait, cancels pending bait attempts, transitions to "hidebait" state, and schedules re-emergence.
  • Parameters: inst (entity) — the lureplant instance.
  • Returns: Nothing.
  • Error states: No-op if already in "hiding" or if the plant is dead.

OnPicked(inst)​

  • Description: Handles the player collecting bait. Disables bait, kills all minions, enters hibernation, and schedules re-emergence.
  • Parameters: inst (entity) — the lureplant instance.
  • Returns: Nothing.

SelectLure(inst)​

  • Description: Chooses bait from the lureplant's inventory. Prioritizes tagged "lureplant_bait" items. If none exist and minion count meets threshold, creates plantmeat.
  • Parameters: inst (entity) — the lureplant instance.
  • Returns: entity or nil — selected bait or nil.

OnDeath(inst)​

  • Description: Handles death logic: stops minion spawning, kills all minions, drops loot, and triggers game-wide cheevo event.
  • Parameters: inst (entity) — the lureplant instance.
  • Returns: Nothing.

CanDigest(owner, item)​

  • Description: Determines whether an item should be digested. Items not currently on the shelf are digested; items on the shelf are only digested if stack size > 5.
  • Parameters: owner (entity), item (entity).
  • Returns: boolean — true if digestible.

CollectItems(inst)​

  • Description: Periodically collects items from minion inventories into the main inventory, adjusting perishability if present.
  • Parameters: inst (entity) — the lureplant instance.
  • Returns: Nothing.

ExtendHibernation(inst)​

  • Description: Extends hibernation duration if already hibernating during winter, or immediately enters hibernation if not.
  • Parameters: inst (entity) — the lureplant instance.
  • Returns: Nothing.

OnIsWinter(inst, iswinter)​

  • Description: Starts or stops periodic hibernation extension logic based on the world season.
  • Parameters: inst (entity), iswinter (boolean).
  • Returns: Nothing.

OnWorkFinished(inst, worker)​

  • Description: Automatically kills the lureplant when fully worked (hammered) by a player.
  • Parameters: inst (entity), worker (entity).
  • Returns: Nothing.

Events & listeners​

  • Listens to:
    death — triggers OnDeath
    hidebait — triggers HideBait
    onitemstolen — triggers OnPotentiallyPicked
    startfiredamage — triggers OnStartFireDamage
    stopfiredamage — triggers OnStopFireDamage
    freshspawn — triggers FreshSpawn
    minionchange — triggers OnMinionChange
    loot_prefab_spawned — triggers OnLootPrefabSpawned
    "iswinter" world state — triggers OnIsWinter
    onremove (on bait) — triggers _OnLurePerished
  • Pushes: perishchange (via perishable component), entity_droploot (via lootdropper), CHEVO_lureplantdied (custom game event)