# Soulbound Items

## Overview

Soulbound items are gear that stays with you on death instead of dropping on the ground.
In Slimefun, this includes naturally soulbound equipment and items converted with the [[soulbound_rune|Soulbound Rune]].

## Ways to get soulbound gear

* Use a [[soulbound_rune|Soulbound Rune]] on an item
* Craft dedicated soulbound equipment families like [[soulbound_armor|Soulbound Armor]], [[soulbound_weapons|Soulbound Weapons]], and the [[soulbound_backpack|Soulbound Backpack]]

## Soulbound family

* [[soulbound_rune|Soulbound Rune]] - converts another item into a soulbound one
* [[soulbound_armor|Soulbound Armor]] - helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots
* [[soulbound_weapons|Soulbound Weapons]] - combat gear and soulbound tools
* [[soulbound_backpack|Soulbound Backpack]] - portable storage that stays with you on death

## Why it matters

* Protects important gear after death
* Reduces recovery trips after accidents
* Lets you keep core tools or travel kits on respawn