Clothing Mannequin

Overview

The Clothing Mannequin is a decorative and functional deployable item in RUST, to be introduced with the September 2025 Update. It acts as a display and storage solution for clothing and equipment, while also enabling quick gear swapping for players.

It deploys as a freestanding platform that can hold armor, clothing, and empty backpacks. Unlike traditional storage containers, it presents items visually on a mannequin model. Players can select from 16 preset poses, making it useful for both practical storage and decorative setups inside bases.

It is part of the Exhibit Decor Pack content bundle and is not available in vanilla RUST without the DLC purchase. The Clothing Mannequin is the first poseable decorative item in RUST with functional equipment storage.

How to Acquire the Clothing Mannequin

• DLC Requirement: 
  • Only available to users who purchase the Exhibit Decor Pack from the Steam Store.
• Research Cost:
  • 10 Scrap
• Blueprint Availability:
  • Available to users who purchase the Exhibit Decor Pack from the Steam Store.
  • It cannot be learned by players, but is usable with the Industrial Crafter.
• Crafting Requirements:
  • 100 Wood
  • 50 Metal Fragments
• Workbench Level Required:
  • Does not require a workbench.

To Craft the Clothing Mannequin:

1. Your Steam account must have the Exhibit Decor Pack enabled.
2. Ensure you have 100 Metal Fragments and 50 Wood in your inventory
3. Press the Tab button in-game to open the crafting menu
4. Type “Chandelier” in the search bar
5. Click on its icon, then click the “Craft” button

Using the Clothing Mannequin

• Display Armor: Players can equip the mannequin with up to seven pieces of clothing and armor, as well as a backpack. To do this:
  • Walk up to the Clothing Mannequin and press and hold the E key
  • When the wheel menu opens, select the “Open” option
  • Select and move clothing and armor from your inventory into the mannequin’s open slots.
• Quick Swapping Armor: A “Quick Swap” feature lets players instantly exchange their equipped gear for the gear equipped on the mannequin. To do this:
  • Walk up to the Clothing Mannequin and press and hold the E key
  • When the wheel menu opens, select the “Swap Clothing” option
• Backpacks: Accepts Backpacks, but only when they are empty.
• Mannuquin Poses: Offers 16 selectable poses that players can change independently of the equipped loadout. To change the current pose:
  • Walk up to the Clothing Mannequin and press the E key once to change the pose
  • Continue pressing the E key to cycle through to your preferred option
• Slot Management: Holding the E key on the mannequin allows manual access to load each slot individually.
• Durability:
  • 30 Hit Points.
• Repairing the Chandelier:
  • Requires the Hammer, Metal Fragments, and Wood

Strategic Value

The Clothing Mannequin introduces a blend of utility and roleplay value. Having these mannequins in your base will help speed up gear swapping for players in raids, events, or quick respawns. Similar to how Lockers work, mannequins are slightly more restrictive, but also have the benefit of fitting into tighter locations.

These decorative tools will allow players to add flair to their bases, clan halls, or event servers. Being able to stage mannequins and equip them with clothing articles that are “on-theme” will be useful to many players and creators.

Additionally, these can provide visual organization for armor sets, making it easier to track what inventory is available. Lockers, currently, do not display the clothing available until they are interacted with.

Lastly, it’s essential to note the various potential PvP and meta applications these will introduce to the game, including being used as decoys for confusing enemies, raid blockades, quick gear swaps, and improved inventory management.

Updates & History

• Added: In the September 2025 update as part of the Exhibit Decor Pack.