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Malbatross Feathered Weave

Based on game build 714014 | Last updated: 2026-03-05

Overview​

The malbatross_feathered_weave prefab represents a floating, stackable fuel item used primarily as campfire fuel. It is designed to float on water surface due to its low density and provides a moderate fuel value when burned. The item integrates with DST’s inventory system, buoyancy physics, and fire mechanics via standard component hooks (MakeInventoryFloatable, MakeSmallBurnable, MakeSmallPropagator).

It is typically used as an ingredient or standalone fuel source and inherits standard small-item behavior from utility helpers.

Usage example​

This prefab is usually instantiated via the game’s prefab system and does not require direct component setup by modders. However, if programmatically spawning:

local inst = Prefab("malbatross_feathered_weave")
if inst ~= nil then
    inst.components.fuel.fuelvalue = TUNING.STACK_SIZE_MEDITEM * TUNING.SMALL_FUEL
    inst.components.stackable.maxsize = TUNING.STACK_SIZE_MEDITEM
end

Dependencies & tags​

Components used:

  • stackable — sets maxsize
  • inventoryitem — configures sinking behavior via SetSinks(false)
  • fuel — sets fuelvalue
  • inspectable — adds inspection capability
  • animstate, transform, soundemitter, network — core entity visuals/audio/sync
  • physics (via MakeInventoryPhysics) — enables collision
  • burnable, propagator, hauntable_launch — added via utility functions

Tags: None explicitly added or checked in this file.

Properties​

PropertyTypeDefault ValueDescription
fuelvaluenumberTUNING.SMALL_FUELFuel amount contributed when burned.
maxsizenumberTUNING.STACK_SIZE_MEDITEMMaximum stack size for this item.
sinksbooleanfalseWhether the item sinks when placed in water.

Main functions​

MakeInventoryFloatable(inst, size, sink_time, scale)​

  • Description: Makes the item float on water. Called internally via MakeInventoryFloatable(inst, "small", 0.05, {1.25, 1.0, 1.25}). Part of the utility module, not a method defined here.
  • Parameters:
    • inst (Entity) — the item instance
    • size (string) — buoyancy size class ("small")
    • sink_time (number) — seconds before sinking if submerged (0.05)
    • scale (vector) — visual scale adjustment ({1.25, 1.0, 1.25})
  • Returns: Nothing.
  • Error states: None — relies on external MakeInventoryFloatable implementation.

MakeSmallBurnable(inst, burntime)​

  • Description: Prepares the item as a small fuel source for igniting fires. Sets burn duration and flame properties. Part of the utility module.
  • Parameters:
    • inst (Entity) — the item instance
    • burntime (number) — duration of burn in seconds (TUNING.SMALL_BURNTIME)
  • Returns: Nothing.

MakeSmallPropagator(inst)​

  • Description: Configures the item to ignite adjacent burnables when lit. Part of the utility module.
  • Parameters: inst (Entity) — the item instance
  • Returns: Nothing.

MakeHauntableLaunch(inst)​

  • Description: Enables the item to trigger Haunter events when burned or used. Part of the utility module.
  • Parameters: inst (Entity) — the item instance
  • Returns: Nothing.

inst.components.inventoryitem:SetSinks(should_sink)​

  • Description: Configures whether the item sinks when placed in water. Called here with false to enable floating.
  • Parameters: should_sink (boolean) — false to float, true to sink
  • Returns: Nothing.
  • Notes: If the item is already landed (placed), calling this may trigger immediate sinking/re-floating.

inst.components.stackable.maxsize = ...​

  • Description: Sets the maximum stack size for the item. Referenced in this file to override the default to TUNING.STACK_SIZE_MEDITEM.
  • Parameters: None — direct property assignment.
  • Returns: Nothing.

Events & listeners​

Listens to: None identified in this file.
Pushes: None identified in this file.