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For sculptures players can repair using Suspicious Marble, see Marble Sculptures.

For decorative sculptures dropping Sketches when mined, see Marble Statues.

Chess Pieces are craftable objects exclusive to Don't Starve Together, introduced in A New Reign. There are eight different variants that can be crafted at a Potter's Wheel and are mostly meant for decoration. Nearly all of them are unlocked by giving their respective Sketch to the Potter's Wheel, except for the Bubble Pipe Carving and the Carved Hornucopia, which are always available. Players are able to sculpt Chess Pieces out of two Rocks and one Marble, Cut Stone or Moon Shard. The chosen material determining the color of the crafted Chess Piece.

Chess Pieces can be carried by players in the chest slot, similar to Suspicious Marble, slowing down their movement speed and preventing them from several inventory actions, such as equipping a handheld item.

Varg Figure

Only during the Event: Year of the Varg

“That thing's the leashed of my worries.”

–Wilson, when examining a Varg Figure.

“It doesn't look so tough now.”

–Willow, when examining a Varg Figure.

“It looks like scary monster!”

–Wolfgang, when examining a Varg Figure.

“It knows only fury.”

–Wendy, when examining a Varg Figure.

“THIS IS A TROPHY TO CELEBRATE MY GREATNESS”

–WX-78, when examining a Varg Figure.

“The sculptor clearly studied the creature closely.”

–Wickerbottom, when examining a Varg Figure.

“Not a wood sculpture, but it'll do.”

–Woodie, when examining a Varg Figure.

“What a gruesome maw.”

–Maxwell, when examining a Varg Figure.

“A testament tö a wörthy föe.”

–Wigfrid, when examining a Varg Figure.

“That's a big, bad dog.”

–Webber, when examining a Varg Figure.

“I'm not sure why we memorialized this very scary creature.”

–Warly, when examining a Varg Figure.

“Stay stone, please”

–Wormwood, when examining a Varg Figure.

“It's a sculpture of that mean mutt.”

–Winona, when examining a Varg Figure.

“So scary, rendered still in stone.”

–Wortox, when examining a Varg Figure.

“Grrrr!”

–Wurt, when examining a Varg Figure.

“Poor Woby. She never seems to get along with the other dogs.”

–Walter, when examining a Varg Figure.

“I hope this doesn't come back to bite me.”

–Wanda, when examining a Varg Figure.

Varg Figures can be crafted from the Sculptures Filter after acquiring their respective Sketches from the Varg Shrine and giving them to a Potter's Wheel. Depending on whether the player chooses to place 1 Marble, 1 Cut Stone or 1 Moon Shard on the wheel before sculpting, the resulting Figure will be white, black or translucent green. Varg Figures additionally require 2 Rocks and 2 Hound's Teeth to craft, while the Hound Figures require 2 Rocks and 1 Hound's Tooth.

Similar to Chess Pieces, Varg and Hound Figures can be carried around on the players' backs and can be used for decorational purposes.

Back Model of Possessed Varg Figure:

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  Marble
• Stone

  Stone
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  Moonglass

Hound Figure

Only during the Event: Year of the Varg

“And I didn't even get eaten!”

–Wilson, when examining a Hound Figure.

“It almost looks friendly.”

–Willow, when examining a Hound Figure.

“Is nice little doggy.”

–Wolfgang, when examining a Hound Figure.

“Happiness is a warm puppy... but this one is cold.”

–Wendy, when examining a Hound Figure.

“A GOOD ORGANIC SPECIES. IT OBEYS ITS MASTER”

–WX-78, when examining a Hound Figure.

“A replica of Canis lupis.”

–Wickerbottom, when examining a Hound Figure.

“All the dog, none of the smell.”

–Woodie, when examining a Hound Figure.

“It's quite fetching.”

–Maxwell, when examining a Hound Figure.

“A höund öf the hunt!”

–Wigfrid, when examining a Hound Figure.

“Puppy!”

–Webber, when examining a Hound Figure.

“I'm glad it's not trying to bite me.”

–Warly, when examining a Hound Figure.

“Alive? Hmmm...”

–Wormwood, when examining a Hound Figure.

“A good boy if ever I saw one.”

–Winona, when examining a Hound Figure.

“A clay hound made from that sketch we found!”

–Wortox, when examining a Hound Figure.

“Bad doggy.”

–Wurt, when examining a Hound Figure.

“He wasn't a very good dog.”

–Walter, when examining a Hound Figure.

“Well, it hasn't sprung to life yet. So far so good.”

–Wanda, when examining a Hound Figure.

Hound Figures can be crafted from the Sculptures Filter after acquiring their respective Sketches from the Varg Shrine and giving them to a Potter's Wheel. Depending on whether the player chooses to place 1 Marble, 1 Cut Stone or 1 Moon Shard on the wheel before sculpting, the resulting Figure will be white, black or translucent green. Varg Figures additionally require 2 Rocks and 2 Hound's Teeth to craft, while the Hound Figures require 2 Rocks and 1 Hound's Tooth.

Similar to Chess Pieces, Varg and Hound Figures can be carried around on the players' backs and can be used for decorational purposes.

Carrat Figure

Only during the Event: Year of the Carrat

“We have a winner!”

–Wilson

“Now all I can think of is roasted carrots.”

–Willow

“Wolfgang liked racing leggy carrots.”

–Wolfgang

“If only I could feel so serene.”

–Wendy

“WHEN WILL ONE OF MY UNDERLINGS CARVE A STATUE OF ME?”

–WX-78

“A delightfully rendered likeness of the Daucus carota rattus.”

–Wickerbottom

“Looks well made.”

–Woodie

“If only I had a mantle to set it on.”

–Maxwell

“I'm nöt keen ön hönöring a vegetable sö.”

–Wigfrid

“It makes us feel content.”

–Webber

“Looking at it is making me a little hungry...”

–Warly

“Friends!”

–Wormwood

“Look at it, just lazing around!”

–Winona

“Not so light on its feet now, hyuyu!”

–Wortox

“Veggie rat look happy.”

–Wurt

“I usually prefer badges to trophies, but I might make an exception.”

–Walter

“I don't think this really warranted a statue.”

–Wanda

The Carrat Figure can be crafted from the Sculptures Filter after acquiring its Sketch from the Carrat Shrine and giving it to a Potter's Wheel. Depending on whether the player chooses to place 1 Marble, 1 Cut Stone or 1 Moon Shard on the wheel before sculpting, the resulting Figure will be white, black or translucent green.

Similar to Chess Pieces, Carrat Figure can be carried around on the players' backs and can be used for decorational purposes.

Beefalo Figure

Only during the Event: Year of the Beefalo

“This sculpture is pretty beefy.”

–Wilson, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“Hey, they got his good side!”

–Willow, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“Is look almost like real hair-cow.”

–Wolfgang, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“Merely a cold, lifeless copy.”

–Wendy, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“AN IMPROVEMENT ON THE FLESHY ORIGINAL”

–WX-78, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“It captures my beefalo's likeness quite well.”

–Wickerbottom, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“Some real fine detail on the fur there.”

–Woodie, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“At least this version doesn't shed all over my poor suit.”

–Maxwell, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“A stone tribute to my faithful steed.”

–Wigfrid, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“Now we want to go for a beefalo ride!”

–Webber, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“What a beautifully marbled steak.”

–Warly, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“Not fluffy...”

–Wormwood, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“Aw, it looks just like my beefalo.”

–Winona, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“This beefalo is even more hard-headed than most!”

–Wortox, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“It just rock, real thing better.”

–Wurt, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“Aw don't be jealous Woby, you deserve a statue too!”

–Walter, when examining a Beefalo Figure

“A real one would be marginally more interesting to look at.”

–Wanda, when examining a Beefalo Figure

The Beefalo Figure can be crafted from the Sculptures Filter after acquiring its Sketch from the Beefalo Shrine and giving it to a Potter's Wheel. Depending on whether the player chooses to place 1 Marble, 1 Cut Stone or 1 Moon Shard on the wheel before sculpting, the resulting Figure will be white, black or translucent green.

Similar to Chess Pieces, Beefalo Figure can be carried around on the players' backs and can be used for decorational purposes.

Kitcoon Figure

Only during the Event: Year of the Catcoon

“These ones are much easier to find.”

–Wilson, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“I wanna push it over.”

–Willow, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“Wolfgang can lift twice as many!”

–Wolfgang, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“Hubris, undoubtedly.”

–Wendy, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“THE URGE TO TOPPLE IT OVERWHELMS MY SYSTEMS”

–WX-78, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“I should warn the children not to play too close to it.”

–Wickerbottom, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“Usually somethin' like this would be carved outta wood.”

–Woodie, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“This is a rather precarious design.”

–Maxwell, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“A mighty pillar för a mighty family!”

–Wigfrid, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“Whoah! I hope they don't fall over...”

–Webber, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“I think Mme. Wickerbottom is particularly fond of this one.”

–Warly, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“Not hiding?”

–Wormwood, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“I can't tell if this a great feat of engineering or a very stupid one. Either way, it sure is cute.”

–Winona, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“They'll reach the sky on high!”

–Wortox, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“Aww, they having a nap.”

–Wurt, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“They're pretty cute, but not as cute as you Woby.”

–Walter, examining a Kitcoon Figure

“Oh, a precariously tall statue, what could go wrong?”

–Wanda, examining a Kitcoon Figure

Catcoon Figure

Only during the Event: Year of the Catcoon

“It would probably make a great scratching post.”

–Wilson, examining a Catcoon Figure

“Heh. I like this one.”

–Willow, examining a Catcoon Figure

“Ha! Is easy to find this one.”

–Wolfgang, examining a Catcoon Figure

“A reminder of brighter days.”

–Wendy, examining a Catcoon Figure

“A CLEAR IMPROVEMENT OVER ITS FLESHY COUNTERPART”

–WX-78, examining a Catcoon Figure

“The resemblance to the Felis lybica is incredible.”

–Wickerbottom, examining a Catcoon Figure

“Real nice detailing on the fur there.”

–Woodie, examining a Catcoon Figure

“This animal commands respect through violence.”

–Maxwell, examining a Catcoon Figure

“Yöu have my respect, fellöw hunter.”

–Wigfrid, examining a Catcoon Figure

“We respect the butterfly hunter.”

–Webber, examining a Catcoon Figure

“At least this one won't try to sneak off with my lunch.”

–Warly, examining a Catcoon Figure

“No tail swish swoosh”

–Wormwood, examining a Catcoon Figure

“Aw, whatcha got there? ...Oh.”

–Winona, examining a Catcoon Figure

“This little guy and I don't see eye to eye, hyuyu.”

–Wortox, examining a Catcoon Figure

“It pretty good statue, has dead butterfly!”

–Wurt, examining a Catcoon Figure

“It's not quite as exciting as a monster statue, is it?”

–Walter, examining a Catcoon Figure

“I guess I did have time to play with you after all.”

–Wanda, examining a Catcoon Figure

Bunnyman Figure

Only during the Event: Year of the Bunnyman

“I want to hug it, but the stone chafes.”

–Wilson, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“Good times.”

–Willow, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“Haha! Funny rabbit thought it could beat Wolfgang!”

–Wolfgang, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“A fleeting moment of joy, captured in stone.”

–Wendy, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“THEY'RE SO MUCH BETTER WHEN THEY'RE NOT MOVING”

–WX-78, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“Those lagomorphs are quite the rascals.”

–Wickerbottom, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“Someone worked hard on that.”

–Woodie, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“Who put this ridiculous thing here?”

–Maxwell, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“Their weapons were strange, but they possessed a warrior's spirit.”

–Wigfrid, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“It's our most huggable statue.”

–Webber, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“As far as battles go, it was probably the most pleasant.”

–Warly, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“Big Hopper”

–Wormwood, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“It doesn't look like he has a care in the world.”

–Winona, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“Looking at it fills me with hoppiness, hyuyu!”

–Wortox, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“Glurgh. Bunnyman get statue before Mermfolk?!”

–Wurt, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“He looks so happy! And hoppy!”

–Walter, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

“I suppose it wasn't the most unpleasant diversion.”

–Wanda, when examining a Bunnyman Figure

Start Tower Figure

Only during the Event: Year of the Dragonfly

“Just the sight of it gets my heart racing!”

–Wilson, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“Too many boats, not enough fire.”

–Willow, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“Wolfgang crushed Dragonfly race!”

–Wolfgang, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“If only I could have a new start.”

–Wendy, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“I HATE BOAT RACES”

–WX-78, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“A curious combination; the fire-breathing Diptera and seafaring.”

–Wickerbottom, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“Some nice stonework. Would've looked even better carved outta pine.”

–Woodie, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“Always nice to be reminded of my victories.”

–Maxwell, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“A monument to my triumph.”

–Wigfrid, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“We had a lot of fun that day!”

–Webber, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“Ah, the sweet taste of victory!”

–Warly, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“Fire! Oh... is rock”

–Wormwood, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“We really brought the heat! Ha!”

–Winona, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“From hot to stone cold.”

–Wortox, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“Why it not start? Wanna race again!”

–Wurt, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“Racing was fun, even if I didn't get a badge for it...”

–Walter, when examining a Start Tower Figure

“Back where it all began... the boat race, anyway.”

–Wanda, when examining a Start Tower Figure

Back Model of Start Tower Figure:

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  Marble
• 

  Stone
• 

  Moonglass

Gilded Depths Worm Figure

Only during the Event: Year of the Depths Worm

“I usually try to stay away from gold diggers.”

–Wilson

“Still gross.”

–Willow

“Worm was no match for Wolfgang.”

–Wolfgang

“How curious, the things we choose to commemorate.”

–Wendy

“PATHETIC FLESH LOG”

–WX-78

“One of the hungriest large invertebrates.”

–Wickerbottom

“It would've looked better carved out of wood.”

–Woodie

“Let's leave this underground.”

–Maxwell

“I dö relish thy slaying, wörm.”

–Wigfrid

“We can play with this worm!”

–Webber

“I remember the chewing.”

–Warly

“Little wiggly”

–Wormwood

“Ugh, still makes my skin crawl.”

–Winona

“Make no error facing this writhing terror.”

–Wortox

“Cute little worm.”

–Wurt

“The carving still looks slithery!”

–Walter

“And I just managed to forget you.”

–Wanda

Back Model of Gilded Depths Worm Figure:

• 

  Marble
• 

  Stone
• 

  Moonglass

Tips

• These structures act as impenetrable walls except to certain bosses. This can be used in the Moon Caller's Staff event to block off Spiders ,Werepigs and Hounds.

Trivia

• Most Chess Pieces were added in the A Little Fixer Upper update, while the Giant Figures were introduced in an unnamed Bonus Update after the completion of A New Reign. The Bee Queen, Toadstool, Antlion, Ancient Fuelweaver, and Klaus figures were added in the May QoL update.
• Based off of character quotes, it is implied that the Kingly Figure refers to Maxwell, the Queenly figure to Charlie, and the Pawn to all the other playable characters.
• Maxwell's examination quote of the Pawn Figure lampshades the lack of a Clockwork Pawn enemy by stating that he doesn't know what a Pawn is.
• The Queenly Figure used to have speech file lines referring to it having a "struggling" state, but these were later removed or commented out.
• The Moon Shard figure type as well as the Moon Moth, Anchor, and "Moon" Figures were introduced in the Turn of Tides update.
• Knight, Bishop, and Rook Figures made from Moon Shards will not spawn Shadow Pieces if hammered during a new moon. This is intentional.
• In the Host of Horrors beta test, an early version of Armored Bearger Chess Pieces was discovered in the Nightmare Werepig Chess Pieces files.

Gallery

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  Chess Pieces as seen in the poster for the Arts and Crafts update.
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  Figure Concept Art from Rhymes With Play Dev Cast - Year of the Catcoon
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  Figure Concept Art from Rhymes With Play Dev Cast - Year of the Catcoon

References

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