📖 Elegant DST: Snag Rare Skins & Build Bases That Slay
Don't Starve Together
The Elegance of Skins, Bases, and Survival
A comprehensive guide to everything elegant in the Constant — from rare cosmetics to beautiful base designs and efficient survival strategies.
What Does "Elegant" Mean in the Constant?
In Don't Starve Together, "elegant" has multiple meanings that touch different aspects of the game. For skin collectors, it's the highest standard rarity tier of cosmetics. For builders, it refers to aesthetically pleasing and well-designed bases. For seasoned survivors, it describes efficient and clever gameplay strategies.
This guide explores all dimensions of elegance in DST, from helping you obtain coveted Elegant skins to designing beautiful bases and implementing streamlined survival tactics.
Collect rare cosmetics
Build beautiful camps
Master efficient survival
Elegant Skins in Don't Starve Together
The most coveted cosmetics in the game — how to get them, what makes them special, and which ones to look out for.
Rarity Tiers & Definition
In Don't Starve Together, cosmetic items are categorized into different rarity tiers. From most common to rarest:
~60-70% drop chance
~20-25% drop chance
~7-10% drop chance
~2-4% drop chance
~0.5-1.5% drop chance
What makes Elegant special: Elegant is the highest standard rarity tier in DST. These skins feature the most elaborate designs and visual effects. Unlike lower rarity tiers, Elegant items cannot be used in the Trade Inn system for upgrades. Their extreme rarity and distinctive appearance make them highly sought after by collectors.
Special categories: Beyond the standard tiers, there are also Loyal and Timeless items that are obtained through special events, promotions, or as gifts. These often feature designs comparable to Elegant items but are distributed differently.
How to Get Elegant Skins
Drops and Gifts
- Weekly Drops: Play the game to earn up to 8 in-game drops per week, plus up to 7 daily login gifts (15 total chances weekly).
- Drop Rate: Elegant items have approximately 0.5-1.5% drop chance, making them extremely rare in normal rotation.
- Event Login Rewards: Seasonal events (Lunar New Year, Hallowed Nights, Winter's Feast) often include free Elegant or Loyal skins as login bonuses.
- Twitch Drops: Watch designated DST streams to earn exclusive drops, some of which are Elegant tier.
Crafting (Weaving)
- Spools: Elegant items cost 1350 spools to weave (2700 for character skin sets).
- Unraveling: Convert unwanted skins into spools (lower rarities yield fewer spools).
- Klei Rewards: Convert reward points to spools (4000 points = 1500 spools, slightly more than an Elegant's cost).
- Strategy: Buy cheap market skins to unravel for spools, often more efficient than waiting for drops.
Trading & Market
- Steam Market: Some Elegant skins can be purchased directly on the Steam Market (prices vary widely).
- Trading: Exchange with other players via Steam trading.
- Heirloom Eligibility: Certain Elegant items can be made Heirloom (non-tradable but marketable).
- Trade Inn Limitation: Unlike lower rarities, Elegant skins cannot be used in the Trade Inn system for upgrades.
Coveted Characters & Items
Some Elegant skins are more sought-after than others, either due to their visual appeal, rarity, or limited availability:
Popular Character Sets
Masquerader Collection (2023-2025)
Elaborate masquerade-themed outfits for all characters, released across three years. Each character sports an extravagant masked costume with unique details and styling.
Victorian Collection
Gothic Victorian-era inspired attire with elaborate period-appropriate clothing. Particularly popular for Maxwell, Wendy, and Wickerbottom.
Magmatic Collection
Fire-themed outfits with glowing lava effects. Especially popular for Willow and Wilson variants.
Notable Item Skins
Tesla Coil Lantern
A steampunk-inspired lantern with electrical effects. One of the most visually impressive item skins, featuring animated electrical arcs.
Art Nouveau Collection
Elegant furniture and item skins featuring decorative Art Nouveau styling, including the Nouveau Tent and Mosaic Mushlamp from recent Twitch drops.
Rose Collection
Rose-themed items including the Rose Thorn Trap (2025 Twitch Drop) and Rosy Red Amulet, featuring elegant floral designs.
Market Value Note
Some promotional Elegant skins have reached extraordinarily high values on the Steam Market. For example, skins obtained from limited promotions (like Funko Pop codes) have sold for hundreds of dollars. The market fluctuates, but truly rare Elegant items continue to appreciate in value over time.
Elegance in Base-Building
Transform your survival camp into a masterpiece of design and functionality.
What Makes a Base "Elegant"
In the DST community, an "elegant" base goes far beyond basic survival needs. It represents a thoughtful balance between functionality and aesthetics.
An elegant base typically features:
- Visual harmony - Cohesive design elements and color schemes
- Thoughtful organization - Logical arrangement of crafting stations, storage, and amenities
- Aesthetic details - Decorative elements that enhance the atmosphere
- Efficient layout - Function doesn't suffer for form
- Thematic coherence - Often follows a design concept or story
Some players create sprawling mega-bases with elaborate themes, while others prefer compact "mini-bases" where every tile serves a purpose in a tightly organized space. Both approaches can achieve elegance when executed with care.
An example of an elegant base with organized districts and decorative elements
Aesthetic Design Principles
Layout Planning
Start with a blueprint or concept. Many elegant bases use geometric shapes (circles, octagons, grids) as their foundation. Plan zones for different activities: cooking, science, farming, etc.
Turf Patterns
Mix different turf types to create patterns, paths, and visual boundaries. Cobblestone for paths, Wooden Flooring for interior spaces, and Checkerboard Flooring for statement areas can transform your base.
Lighting Design
Strategic placement of light sources creates ambiance. Fire pits as centerpieces, lanterns along paths, and fireflies in jars as fairy lights all contribute to a sophisticated lighting scheme.
Decorative Elements
Incorporate decorative items like potted plants, statues, wall decorations, and seasonal ornaments. Use skinned structures (elegant chests, skinned science machines) as functional decor.
Symmetry and Balance
Symmetrical designs often appear more elegant. Consider mirroring your layout or creating balanced asymmetry where visual weight is distributed evenly.
Living Aesthetics
Incorporate natural elements like gardens, butterfly patches, and birchnuts. These add color, movement, and life to your base while providing resources.
Bringing It Together
The most elegant bases combine these principles thoughtfully. For example, you might create a central plaza with a fire pit, surrounded by symmetrically arranged crafting stations on decorative turf. Pathways lined with lanterns lead to specialized areas like farms or pet pens.
Remember that elegance often emerges from restraint—not every space needs to be filled. Sometimes the most sophisticated bases include open areas and breathing room between functional zones.
Base Safety vs Beauty
Creating an elegant base doesn't mean sacrificing safety. The true art is in balancing aesthetics with practical survival concerns:
Fire Management
Design your decorative areas to fit within Ice Flingomatic range, or incorporate multiple Flingomatics as decorative elements themselves.
Defense Systems
Create elegant defense perimeters using walls and tooth traps in geometric patterns that complement your base design.
Boss Encounters
Design separate "arena" areas for fighting giants that match your base aesthetic but keep the danger away from your main living space.
Many experienced builders create "buffer zones" between different base sections. These serve dual purposes: they're visually pleasing transitions between functional areas and provide safety gaps to prevent disaster from spreading.
Remember: In Don't Starve Together, even the most beautiful base is only truly elegant if it helps you survive the Constant's many threats.
Safety Checklist for Elegant Bases
- All flammable structures under Flingomatic coverage
- Multiple exits in case a section is compromised
- Storage for essential resources separate from decorative areas
- Hound defense perimeter that complements base design
- Lightning rods positioned as decorative elements
- Walkways wide enough for emergency movement
Defensive structures incorporated elegantly into base design
Streamlined Survival: "Elegant" Gameplay
Master the art of efficient survival with strategies that are as clever as they are effective.
Defining Elegant Gameplay
In Don't Starve Together, "elegant" gameplay refers to solutions that accomplish complex survival tasks with minimal resources and effort. Much like mathematical elegance, an elegant strategy in DST is one that is:
Uses minimal resources for maximum gain
Takes advantage of game mechanics in unexpected ways
Works reliably over long periods with minimal maintenance
Elegant gameplay strategies are shared and celebrated within the DST community. They represent the mastery of game mechanics and creative problem-solving that comes with experience. As Wilson would say, "I'll figure this out scientifically!" — and elegant strategies are the result of that scientific approach to survival.
Efficient Base Setups
The "mini-base" concept represents one of the most elegant approaches to base building in DST. This design philosophy focuses on maximum efficiency in minimal space — everything you need within a single screen view.
Key Elements of Mini-Base Design:
- Central Fire Pit - The heart of your base, positioned strategically to illuminate the maximum useful area
- Clustered Crafting - Science Machine, Alchemy Engine, and Prestihatitator placed adjacent to each other in a compact arrangement
- Optimized Kitchen - Crock Pots (2-4) and Drying Racks arranged for quick access, often in a semi-circle around the fire
- Storage Hub - Chests organized by content type (food, materials, tools, etc.) within quick access range of crafting stations
- Single Flingomatic Coverage - Entire base positioned within the range of one Ice Flingomatic for fire protection
This approach elegantly solves the constant problem of running back and forth between different parts of your base. With a well-designed mini-base, you can craft, cook, store items, and manage your camp needs with minimal movement.
The Everything-in-Reach Test
A truly elegant mini-base passes what veterans call the "everything-in-reach test" — from any standing position near your fire pit, you should be able to:
- Access all science machines
- Cook at Crock Pots
- Manage essential storage
- Interact with the fire pit
- Access your farms
Example of a compact "mini-base" with efficient placement
Resource and Time Optimization
Beyond base design, truly elegant gameplay involves creating systems that generate resources while minimizing manual labor. These strategies represent the pinnacle of efficient survival:
Self-Sustaining Farms
"A truly elegant farm works even while you're away exploring." — Wickerbottom
The Pig and Spider Farm setup is a masterclass in elegant design. Position spider dens near pig houses, but separate them with a wall containing a small gap. Spiders and pigs will fight through the gap, but neither can fully destroy the other's home.
The result: An endless supply of monster meat, spider glands, and pig skin that generates automatically while you attend to other tasks. All you need to do is collect the drops periodically.
The Elegant Kill Floor
"Let the traps do the work. I've books to read." — Wickerbottom
A well-designed "kill floor" uses minimal resources to handle maximum threats. The elegant approach uses a field of tooth traps arranged in a specific pattern that allows quick replanting while maximizing coverage.
By channeling hound waves or other enemies through this area, you transform a dangerous event into a predictable and controlled harvest opportunity. The most elegant kill floors also incorporate fire pits for winter warmth and cooking during sieges.
The Biome Intersection Strategy
Perhaps the most elegant strategy for resource optimization begins before you even build your base. Experienced players search for a location where multiple biomes intersect — ideally forest, savanna, and rock biome.
This strategic positioning provides immediate access to:
- Wood & Logs (forest)
- Rabbits & Grass (savanna)
- Rocks & Gold (rocky biome)
- Potential pond access (for frogs and fish)
By minimizing travel time between key resources, you dramatically increase efficiency. The most elegant bases aren't just internally optimized — they're strategically positioned on the map to reduce exploration time and maximize resource yield.
A base positioned at the intersection of multiple biomes
Stylish but Practical
The truly elegant player manages to combine efficiency with style. It's not just about surviving—it's about surviving with flair. Consider these approaches that blend the practical with the aesthetic:
Geometric Defense Patterns
Arrange tooth traps in visually pleasing patterns (concentric circles, spiral designs) that are both effective at damage dealing and satisfying to look at. These geometric patterns can be both deadly to enemies and a visual feature of your base.
Functional Decoration
Use structures that serve dual purposes—flower gardens that provide sanity while attracting butterflies for easy food, or a lightning rod positioned as a centerpiece in a garden that doubles as protection.
Thematic Resource Organization
Create "districts" in your base—a food production area with farms and drying racks arranged in a pattern, or a science district with all research structures displayed prominently.
Remember that elegant gameplay isn't about choosing between efficiency and aesthetics—it's finding the sweet spot where both coexist. As Maxwell might say, "Why settle for mere function when one can have style as well?"
Elegant Player Profiles
This player creates hyper-efficient systems where resources are automatically generated. They view the game as a logic puzzle to be solved with minimal intervention.
Function follows form for this player. They build beautiful patterns first, then figure out how to make them work efficiently, finding creative ways to incorporate survival needs into artistic designs.
The ultimate evolution—a player who can build systems that are both beautiful and supremely efficient. Their bases are works of art that practically play the game themselves.
A base that balances aesthetics with functionality
Recent Updates: New Elegance in DST
The latest elegant content added to Don't Starve Together from 2023 to 2025.
Masquerader Skin Sets (2023-2025)
Over the past three years, Klei has gradually rolled out the complete Masquerader Survivors collection—arguably the most ambitious skin set in DST history. Each character received a unique, elaborate masquerade-themed outfit of Elegant rarity.
Each Masquerader skin transforms the character with an elaborate masked costume and unique visual elements. These Elegant skins were available through multiple methods:
- Direct purchase through character-specific skin chests ($8.99 each part)
- In-game drops (though with the typical low Elegant drop rate)
- Weaving using spools (2700 spools for a complete character skin set)
The completed Masquerader collection is notable for its consistent theme while maintaining each character's unique personality, representing one of the most cohesive Elegant skin sets in the game.
Promotional art for the Masquerader Survivors collection
Community Reception
The Masquerader collection has been widely praised for its detailed designs and consistent theme. Players particularly appreciate how each costume reflects the character's personality while fitting into the masquerade concept. The extravagant masks, ornate clothing, and unique accessories make these among the most sought-after Elegant skins in the game.
Seasonal Event Skins & Rewards
Lunar New Year Events
Year of the Bunnyman (2023)
- Mosaic Mushlamp (Art Nouveau collection, Twitch drop)
- Rabbit Lamps (craftable décor)
- Red Bunny Puff Vest (login gift)
- Lucky Beast costume pieces (login gifts and drops)
Year of the Dragonfly (2024)
- Nouveau Tent (Art Nouveau collection, Twitch drop)
- Dragon Racer Lantern (login gift, Loyal rarity)
- Boat racing mini-game with themed rewards
Year of the Depths Worm (2025)
- Rose Thorn Trap (Elegant skin, Twitch drop)
- Quilted Breezy Vest (login gift, Elegant rarity)
- Cave hunt mini-game for Lucky Gold Nuggets
Hallowed Nights & Winter's Feast
Hallowed Nights (2023-2024)
- New Costume skins for newer characters (Frankentree Wormwood, Little Mermaid Wurt)
- Spooky Gate skin (Elegant fence gate, 2024 login gift)
- Haunted Forest biome and Haunted Thrills mini-game
- Craftable lantern posts and scarecrow decorations
Winter's Feast (2023-2024)
- Festive Holiday Cane skin (Elegant walking cane, 2023)
- Yule Costume Collection (Elegant "ugly sweater" skins, 2024)
- Winter Cheer emote (free unlock, 2024)
- Holiday Firepit skin (Loyal rarity, 2024 login reward)
- Craftable Festive Ornaments and Winter's Feast Trees
Don't Miss Out!
If you missed any of these seasonal events, many of the Elegant and Loyal skins can now be acquired through Klei Rewards points. The "Intermission" update in May 2024 added the entire Art Nouveau collection to the rewards store, and more items are regularly added as events age out.
Update Timeline (2023-2025)
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January 2023 - Year of the Bunnyman
Event: Lunar New Year seasonal event
- Added Cozy Bunnyman NPCs and pillow fight mini-game
- Released Masquerader Survivors Chest Part I (5 character outfits)
- Introduced Rabbit Lamps decorative items
- Login bonus: Red Bunny Puff vest (Loyal skin)
- Twitch Drop: Mosaic Mushlamp (Art Nouveau item)
April 2023 - Cawnival Update
Event: Return of Midsummer Cawnival
- New carnival decorations added
- Previous year's prizes made craftable
- Decorative Cawnival lights, stalls, and statues (Loyal rarity)
October 2023 - Hallowed Nights
Event: Halloween celebration
- New Costume skins (Elegant tier) for newer characters
- Return of Haunted Forest biome features
- Login bonus: Trick-or-Treat chest (Loyal pumpkin lantern skin)
December 2023 - Winter's Feast
Event: Holiday celebration
- Return of Winter's Feast trees and presents
- Added Winter Collection HUD theme
- Introduced Snowflake Chest skin (Elegant)
- Login gift: Festive Holiday Cane skin
February 2024 - Year of the Dragonfly
Event: Lunar New Year celebration
- Added Dragonfly boat racing mini-game
- Released Masquerader Survivors Chest Part II (5 more characters)
- Twitch Drop: Nouveau Tent (Art Nouveau collection)
- Login bonus: Dragon Racer Lantern (Loyal skin)
March 2024 - QOL Update
Type: Quality of Life improvements
- Updated Curio Cabinet with filter to hide owned skins
- Increased stack size of spools in inventory
- Adjusted drop rates: guarantee at least 1 Spiffy or higher per week
- Maintained weekly drop cap at 15 total (7 login + 8 in-game)
May 2024 - Intermission Update
Content: Cosmetic and news update
- Released animated short "Projector" (Wagstaff lore)
- Login bonus: Scalloped Fishing Rod skin (Elegant)
- Twitch Drop: Rosy Red Amulet (Elegant Life Amulet skin)
- Added 9 retired Twitch drops to Klei Rewards
October 2024 - Hallowed Nights
Event: Halloween celebration
- Added more Costume skins for post-2018 characters
- Introduced Haunted Thrills mini-game
- Added craftable lantern posts and scarecrow items
- Login gift: Spooky Gate skin (Elegant Fence Gate)
November 2024 - All's Well That Maxwell
Type: Quality of Life update
- Added ability to stack identical skin items in chests
- Improved inventory management for skinned items
December 2024 - Winter's Feast
Event: Holiday celebration
- Added Yule Costume Collection (Elegant "ugly sweaters")
- Free Winter Cheer emote for all players
- Login gift: Holiday Firepit skin (Loyal)
January 2025 - Year of the Depths Worm
Event: Lunar New Year celebration
- Added cave hunt mini-game (chase the Gilded Depths Worm)
- Released Masquerader Survivors Chest Part III (final 5 characters)
- Twitch Drop: Rose Thorn Trap (Elegant tooth trap skin)
- Login bonus: Quilted Breezy Vest (Elegant skin)
- Completed the Masquerader collection for all characters
Update Highlights
The past few years have seen a steady stream of elegant content added to Don't Starve Together. Key patterns and trends include:
Complete Character Sets
The Masquerader collection demonstrates Klei's commitment to providing Elegant skins for all characters, ensuring no one is left out.
Themed Collections
Art Nouveau, Rose Collection, and seasonal themes show a focus on cohesive skin sets rather than random additions.
Quality of Life
Updates to the Curio Cabinet and inventory management show Klei responding to collector feedback and improving the skin experience.
Community Spotlight: Elegance in Action
Discover how the Don't Starve Together community brings elegance to life through content creation, base showcases, and fashion combinations.
YouTube & Streamer Highlights
The Don't Starve Together community is blessed with talented content creators who showcase elegant designs, strategies, and skin collections. Here are some standout resources:
Rhovious
Known for the approachable "How to Build Beautiful Bases" tutorial series. His guides break down aesthetic base design into simple steps anyone can follow.
Signature Content: 5-minute base beautification videos focusing on layout planning and decoration tips.
Jakeyosaurus
The mastermind behind the "Ultimate Mini Base" guide that revolutionized efficient base design. His comprehensive walkthroughs show step-by-step how to maximize functionality in minimal space.
Signature Content: Detailed base tutorials with accompanying Imgur galleries showing progression from day 1 to completion.
Glermz & JazzyGames
Twitch streamers who regularly showcase elaborate mega-bases and skin collections. They frequently host Twitch Drops campaigns, making them essential viewing for elegant skin hunters.
Signature Content: Long-running world showcases with themed bases and organized skin collections; often first to showcase new Elegant skins.
Finding Hidden Gems
Beyond the big names, the DST community is full of smaller creators with amazing content. Search YouTube for "DST elegant base" or "DST skin showcase" to discover tutorials, skin reviews, and base tours from passionate players. The community Discord servers also frequently share links to up-and-coming content creators.
Popular Video Categories
Step-by-step guides for creating aesthetic and functional bases, often organized by theme or season.
Videos explaining drop mechanics, showcasing rare Elegants, and strategizing how to build skin collections efficiently.
Tutorials showing elegant survival strategies like automated farm setups, boss fight techniques, and resource optimization.
A content creator showcasing their elegant base design
Fan Showcases
The DST community loves to share their creations, and platforms like Reddit and the Klei forums are filled with impressive showcases:
The 555-Day Base
A Reddit user shared their meticulously planned base after 555 days. What made this showcase special was how they balanced functionality with design, creating distinct zones for different activities while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic.
Key Features: Organized farm plots in geometric patterns, storage area with color-coded chests, central plaza with fire pit and crafting stations.
Community Response: The post received hundreds of upvotes and comments asking for design tips, which the creator happily provided in a follow-up guide.
Wendy's Memorial Garden
A themed base built around Wendy's character concept. This emotional showcase featured a stunning memorial garden dedicated to Abigail, with flower arrangements, ghostly decorations, and special lighting effects.
Key Features: Flower patches arranged in symbolic patterns, gravestone decorations, firefly jars creating an ethereal atmosphere.
Community Response: Players praised the emotional storytelling through design and many were inspired to create character-themed bases of their own.
The Lunar Island Resort
A bold project where a player transformed the normally challenging Lunar Island into a luxury resort. Complete with "hotel rooms" (tents with decorative furnishings), a dining area, and even a "pool" made by manipulating water tiles.
Key Features: Boardwalks made of wooden flooring, creative use of Lunar altars as decorative elements, custom furnishings via mods.
Community Response: The showcase sparked a trend of "vacation destination" bases in unusual biomes.
Mushroom Circle Mega-Base
Inspired by fairy circles in nature, this base featured eight symmetrical segments arranged in a perfect circle around a central mushroom garden. Each segment housed different functions (crafting, cooking, storage, etc.) while maintaining visual harmony.
Key Features: Radial symmetry, creative use of turf patterns, lighting arrangement that created a magical effect at night.
Community Response: The design was so popular it was featured in several DST base design compilation articles.
Where to Find Showcases
The best places to find player showcases are r/dontstarvetogether on Reddit, the "Base Designs & Decoration" subforum on the Klei forums, and the #base-showcase channels on popular DST Discord servers. These hubs are constantly updated with new creations and often include helpful information on how the bases were built.
Top Elegant Skins & Outfits
Don't Starve Together has evolved into a fashion playground for many players. The community regularly showcases creative skin combinations and ranks their favorite Elegant ensembles:
Victorian Sophistication
A community favorite combines Wickerbottom's Roseate gown with the Victorian parasol skin, creating a distinguished academic aesthetic. Players often complete this look with the Elegant "Spectacles" head item for maximum scholarly elegance.
Magmatic Explorer
Wilson's Magmatic head combined with the Survivor body creates a rugged adventurer who looks like they've been through volcanic trials. Players often pair this with the Elegant "Molten" pickaxe skin for a cohesive theme.
Masquerade Mystery
Since the completion of the Masquerader collection, players have been mixing and matching these ornate outfits. A particularly popular combination is Wes's Masquerader outfit with the "Tragic Torch" Loyal skin—creating a mysterious performer aesthetic.
Fashion Events
The community occasionally holds fashion contests on Klei forums and Discord servers. These events encourage players to create themed outfits and share screenshots. Recent themes have included "Elegant Explorers" (adventure-ready but stylish outfits) and "Constant Couture" (the most extravagant combinations possible). Winners often receive community recognition and sometimes Steam gift cards from event organizers.
Mixing Rarities for Style
Not every player has a full collection of Elegant skins, but that doesn't mean you can't achieve an elegant look. The community has shared creative ways to mix rarities while maintaining style:
Prioritize head items - If you only have one Elegant skin, make it a head item—they're most visible during gameplay
Color coordination - Match lower-rarity skins with your Elegant pieces based on color palette
Thematic consistency - Focus on a concept (explorer, magician, etc.) rather than rarity tier
A character dressed in a curated combination of Elegant skins
Must-Have Mods for an Elegant Experience
Enhance your ability to create beautiful bases and streamline your elegant gameplay with these community favorites.
Base Building Mods
Geometric Placement
The essential mod for any serious base builder. Geometric Placement adds a grid system and visual guides that allow you to place structures in perfect alignment. Create symmetrical patterns, straight lines, and exact circles without guesswork.
Key Features:
- Grid-aligned placement of all structures
- Circle, square, and line templates
- Configurable grid size and snap options
- Compatible with controller play
Community Note: So widely used that many players consider it an unofficial part of the base game. Perfect for creating those satisfying geometric patterns seen in showcase bases.
Display Structural Info
Shows the geometry and placement information for structures and objects. Essential for precise base layout planning and creating complex geometric designs.
Key Features:
- Displays object dimensions and hitboxes
- Shows exact placement coordinates
- Helps with spacing structures perfectly
- Compatible with Geometric Placement
Community Note: Often recommended alongside Geometric Placement for complex base designs. Particularly useful when creating intricate patterns that require precise measurements.
Ice Flingomatic Range Check
Visualizes the exact range of your Ice Flingomatics, making it easy to ensure your entire base is protected from fire while optimizing flingomatic placement.
Key Features:
- Shows coverage area with a visual overlay
- Toggle range display on/off as needed
- Helps optimize placement for maximum coverage
- Essential for safe decorative bases
Community Note: Critical for balancing safety with aesthetics. Ensures your beautiful base won't burn down while minimizing the number of flingomatics needed.
Snapping Tills
Makes farm plots snap to a grid for perfect alignment. Essential for creating those beautiful, organized farming areas that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Key Features:
- Grid alignment for all farmable plots
- Create perfect rows and columns of crops
- Works with all farm types (basic, improved, Wormwood)
- Compatible with Geometric Placement
Community Note: Transforms the normally chaotic farming experience into a satisfying geometric activity. Perfect for creating elegant agricultural districts in your base.
Decoration & Furniture Mods
Furniture Megapack
Adds a vast array of craftable furniture items to the game, allowing you to create proper living spaces with tables, chairs, beds, shelves, and more. Perfect for decorating your base with a homey touch.
Key Features:
- Dozens of new furniture items
- Multiple style options and colors
- Functional pieces (chairs provide rest bonuses)
- Balanced crafting requirements
Community Note: A staple mod for players focused on base aesthetics. The furniture fits well with the game's art style and doesn't feel out of place in the Constant.
Craftable Gorge Items
Brings items from "The Gorge" event into the main game as craftable decorations. Adds Victorian-style pots, banners, tables, and other elegant items that fit perfectly with formal base designs.
Key Features:
- Victorian-styled decorative items
- Unique pots, kitchenware, and serving stations
- Banner and sign decoration options
- Balanced recipes that fit DST's crafting system
Community Note: Especially loved by players who missed The Gorge event. Pairs beautifully with Victorian skins and formal base styles.
Craftable Turf
Makes all turf types craftable, allowing you to use any ground pattern for your base without needing to dig it up from across the map. Essential for creating elaborate flooring patterns in your elegant base.
Key Features:
- Recipes for all turf types in the game
- Sensible crafting ingredients
- Includes rare turfs like Checkerboard
- Options for custom turf crafting stations
Community Note: A must-have for decorative base builders. Makes creating detailed flooring patterns much less tedious than traveling across the map to collect specific turf.
Hamlet Decor Pack
Brings decorative items from the Hamlet DLC into Don't Starve Together. Adds sophisticated furniture, decorative plants, house fixtures, and other elegant Victorian-inspired decor.
Key Features:
- Elegant Victorian furniture
- Decorative hedges and potted plants
- Indoor fixtures and wallpaper
- Compatible with other decoration mods
Community Note: Perfect for creating sophisticated indoor spaces. Pairs wonderfully with Elegant Victorian skins and formal character outfits.
Quality of Life Mods
Camera Zoom Control
Allows you to zoom the camera in and out, perfect for admiring your base design from different perspectives or capturing screenshots of your elegant creations.
Key Features:
- Adjustable zoom levels
- Simple keybinding controls
- Perfect for screenshots
- Options to save preferred zoom level
Community Note: Essential for base showcase photos. The wider view helps you appreciate your entire elegant base layout at once, which is impossible with the default camera.
Combined Status
Streamlines the game's interface by combining and organizing status information. Creates a cleaner, more elegant UI experience while providing more detailed information.
Key Features:
- Consolidated temperature, season, and moon phase display
- Customizable information panels
- Cleaner, less intrusive UI
- Detailed numeric values for status meters
Community Note: A favorite among experienced players who want a clean screen for appreciating their elegant surroundings without sacrificing information.
Minimap HUD
Adds a configurable minimap to your screen, helping you navigate and plan your base expansion with elegant precision. Essential for large-scale architectural projects.
Key Features:
- Adjustable minimap size and position
- Toggle options for different map elements
- Color customization
- Options to highlight resources and structures
Community Note: Particularly useful for planning symmetric bases or structures that span large areas. The aerial perspective helps ensure your elegant design maintains proper proportions.
Show Me (Origin)
Displays detailed information about items, creatures, and structures when hovering over them. Particularly useful for identifying the skins applied to items in your elegant base.
Key Features:
- Shows exact skin names on items
- Displays detailed stat information
- Reveals recipe ingredients for structures
- Configurable display options
Community Note: A valuable tool for identifying which elegant skins are being used in other players' bases, or for documenting your own creations.
Using Mods Responsibly
When using mods for your elegant DST experience, keep a few things in mind: Always keep mods updated to prevent world corruption, check mod compatibility (especially when using multiple decoration mods), and create backups of important worlds before adding new mods. Most importantly, remember that while mods enhance your building capabilities, they don't diminish the skill and creativity that goes into making a truly elegant base. The best builders use mods as tools to realize their artistic vision, not as substitutes for good design principles.
External Tools & Resources
Beyond mods, there are several external tools and resources that can enhance your elegant Don't Starve Together experience:
DST Skins Checklist
Created by community member Instant-Noodles, this web-based tool helps you track your skin collection and plan which Elegant skins to pursue next. Simply enter your Steam ID, and it scans your inventory to show what you own and what you're missing.
Klei Rewards Tracker
This community-created tool helps you track Klei Rewards points and calculate how many points you'll need to acquire specific Elegant skins. Features a wishlist function to help you prioritize what to save for.
Base Planner
An unofficial web tool that lets you plan your base layout before building it in-game. Drag and drop structures onto a grid, experiment with different arrangements, and export your design as a reference image to follow in-game.
DST Discord Communities
Several Discord servers are dedicated to showcasing and discussing elegant bases and skins. These communities offer dedicated channels for sharing screenshots, asking for design advice, and coordinating to earn the latest Twitch drops.
Conclusion: Surviving in Style
In Don't Starve Together, elegance comes in many forms – the dapper skins that dress up your characters, the artfully arranged camps that feel like home, and the clever tactics that make survival look effortless. As fellow DST players, we know half the fun is in personalization and mastery.
Whether you're grinding for that Elegant skin drop (and screaming with joy when you finally see that red outline in a gift box), or painstakingly planting hedges to landscape your base, you're adding your own style to the Constant. And DST's developers and community have given us a buffet of options to do so – from official skins and events, to mods and fan content – ensuring the pursuit of elegance is always rewarding.
Remember, it's perfectly fine to start small. Maybe you just weave a favorite Elegant outfit for your character to feel fancy on your next adventure, or re-arrange your base with a bit more symmetry and charm. Step by step, you'll find yourself more attached to your world because it reflects you.
And when hounds are baying or giants are stomping, there's a special satisfaction in holding your ground in an elegant top hat and waistcoat, on a well-kept base turf that you've decorated – it's survival with flair.
In the words of Wickerbottom:
"I delight in an elegant soirée, provided it concludes at a sensible hour."
In DST, every day can be a little soirée of your own making – just make sure to end the party by nightfall, because Charlie is definitely not as elegant a hostess!
Stay stylish, survivors, and good luck out there.