Jungle Burrs in Don't Starve are like that one friend who shows up uninvited to a party—annoying, persistent, and surprisingly useful if you know how to handle them. Found in the Shipwrecked DLC, these spiky plant pods can derail your survival run or become your secret weapon. Let’s break down everything you need to turn this hazard into an asset.
What Even Are Jungle Burrs?
Jungle Burrs are seed pods dropped by Rainforest Trees during the Lush Season in Shipwrecked. They’re part of the game’s ecosystem, acting as both a nuisance and a resource: - Drop Source: Rainforest Trees (only during Lush Season) - Primary Use: Planting new Rainforest Trees - Secondary Use: Fuel or emergency kindling
| Jungle Burr Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Spawn Condition | Lush Season (Rainforest Trees) |
| Stack Size | 40 |
| Burn Time | 10 seconds |
| Regrowth Time After Planting | 4–6 days |
Step 1: Find Them Without Dying
Jungle Burrs spawn under two conditions: 1. Natural Drop: Wait for Lush Season and let strong winds blow Burrs off Rainforest Trees. 2. Chopping: Cut down Medium/Large Rainforest Trees for a 50% chance to drop 1–2 Burrs.
Pro Tip: - Use a Weather Pain to simulate strong winds and force Burr drops early. - Avoid chopping all Rainforest Trees—leave some to regenerate Burrs naturally.
Step 2: Use Them Wisely (Or Regret It)
Planting Strategy
- Where: Plant in clusters of 3–5 to mimic natural Rainforest biomes.
- Why: Rainforest Trees provide Living Logs (for Dark Sword) and Snake Oil (for sanity management).
-- Sample Planting Layout for Maximum Efficiency
local burr_count = 5
for i = 1, burr_count do
PlantBurr(nearby_rainforest_turf)
end
Combat Utility
- Trap Setup: Plant Burrs near Snake Dens. Snakes get stuck in the spiky pods, letting you kill them safely.
- Firestarter: As Willow says, “Looks like kindling to me”. Use Burrs to ignite controlled burns against Swamp Tentacles.
Step 3: Avoid These Noob Mistakes
- Ignoring Seasons: Burrs only drop in Lush Season. Stockpile them before Hurricane Season hits.
- Overharvesting: Chopping every Rainforest Tree crashes the Burr supply chain.
- Wasting as Fuel: Burrs burn fast—save them for emergencies or Snake traps.
Real-World Example: My Jungle Burr Fiasco (And How I Fixed It)
During a hardcore run, I ignored Burr management and ran out of Living Logs mid-Hurricane Season. With no way to craft Dark Sword, a single Shadow Creature picked me apart. Lesson learned: hoard Burrs like a squirrel prepping for winter. Now I: - Plant Burrs in a checkerboard pattern to prevent overcrowding. - Use 20% of harvested Burrs for fuel, 80% for replanting.
TL;DR: Jungle Burr Survival Checklist
- Wait for Lush Season or force drops with Weather Pain.
- Plant strategically near Snake Dens or future logging sites.
- Never chop all Rainforest Trees—leave 30% to regenerate.
- Use Burrs for traps against Snakes/Tentacles.
Further Resources: - Don’t Starve Wiki: Jungle Burr