WillowSkill Tree Guide
Willow

Willow Skill Tree | Don't Starve Together

윌로우 Skill Tree

24 Skills3 Branches

About Willow's Skill Tree

Willow's Skill Tree in Don't Starve Together contains 24 learnable skills across 3 branches: LIGHTER, BERNIE, AFFINITY. Skills are earned by gaining experience points and each skill provides unique passive or active bonuses. The tree includes an Affinity branch, allowing Willow to align with either Lunar or Shadow forces for powerful late-game abilities.

Skill Branches

LIGHTER

라이터

10 skills

BERNIE

버니

10 skills

AFFINITY

친화

4 skills

Skill Branch Breakdown

Willow's skill tree is divided into 3 distinct branches. The LIGHTER branch has 10 skills. The BERNIE branch has 10 skills. The AFFINITY branch has 4 skills. Players can mix and match skills from different branches to create builds that complement their playstyle.

Notable Skills

Controlled Burning

Controlled Burning

절제된 불장난

Controlled fires you set won't spread, and burnable loot will just smolder. Items like torches and Willow's lighter have a 100% chance to ignite targets.

Burn Duration

Burn Duration

연소 조절

Creatures burn for a longer time.

Fire Fighter

Fire Fighter

화방관

Your fires deal more damage to creatures over time.

Hungry Lighter

Hungry Lighter

굶주린 라이터

Stop things from burning by absorbing the flame (even when they're only smoldering) with your lighter.

Ember Tender

Ember Tender

불씨지기

Collect and use Embers to perform Pyrokinetic effects. You can collect Embers from burned creatures with your lighter. Use Embers to refuel the lighter.

Spontaneous Combustion

Spontaneous Combustion

자연발화

Use Embers to ignite creatures in an area near you.

How to Use Willow's Skill Tree

To use Willow's skill tree in Don't Starve Together, earn experience points by surviving and completing activities. Spend skill points to unlock nodes in any branch. Some advanced skills require prerequisite skills to be learned first. The Affinity branch requires defeating specific bosses (Ancient Fuelweaver or Celestial Champion) and choosing between Lunar and Shadow allegiance — you cannot have both. Use the skill tree simulator on this site to plan your build before committing in-game.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many skills does Willow have in DST?

Willow has 24 learnable skills spread across 3 branches: LIGHTER, BERNIE, AFFINITY.

What are Willow's skill tree branches?

Willow's skill tree branches are: LIGHTER, BERNIE, AFFINITY. Each branch focuses on different aspects of the character's abilities.

How do you unlock skills for Willow?

Earn experience points by surviving and completing activities in Don't Starve Together, then spend skill points on nodes in Willow's skill tree. Some nodes require prerequisite skills.

Can Willow have both Lunar and Shadow allegiance?

No. Willow must choose between Lunar and Shadow allegiance. Each path requires defeating a different boss and excludes the other faction.

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