# Desensitization Items

**Description:** Desensitization Items are a group of items that can help raise Affinity with [SWEM Horses](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-mod/page/swem-horse "SWEM Horse").

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**Details:**

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-renewable%3A-%C2%A0-stackab" style="width: 29.8765%;"><tbody><tr><td class="align-right" style="width: 57.265%;">**Rarity color:**</td><td style="width: 42.735%;">Common</td></tr><tr><td class="align-right" style="width: 57.265%;">**Renewable:**</td><td style="width: 42.735%;">Yes</td></tr><tr><td class="align-right" style="width: 57.265%;">**Stackable:**</td><td style="width: 42.735%;">Yes (64)</td></tr><tr><td class="align-right" style="width: 57.265%;">**Durability:**</td><td style="width: 42.735%;">None</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### **Obtaining**

**Crafting**

<details id="bkmrk-shopping-bag"><summary>Shopping Bag</summary>

Shopping bags come in only one color.  
A shopping bag can be crafted with 3 Dried Kelp.

![image-1627856488796.png](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/uploads/images/gallery/2021-08/scaled-1680-/image-1627856488796.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-tarp"><summary>Tarp</summary>

Tarps come in only one color.  
A tarp can be crafted with 4 Dried Kelp.

![image-1627856116377.png](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/uploads/images/gallery/2021-08/scaled-1680-/image-1627856116377.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-hoolahoop"><summary>Hoolahoop</summary>

Hoolahoops come in only one color.  
A hoolahoop can be crafted with 4 Sticks.

![image-1627318237195.png](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/uploads/images/gallery/2021-07/scaled-1680-/image-1627318237195.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-bells"><summary>Bells</summary>

Bells come in only one color.  
Bells can be crafted with 1 [Refined Leather](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-mod/page/refined-leather) and 3 Buttons (any vanilla button).  
  
![bells.png](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-09/scaled-1680-/bells.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-pompom"><summary>Pom pom</summary>

Pom Poms come in only one color.  
A pom pom can be crafted with 3 Sugarcane and 1 Stick.  
  
![image-1627856742746.png](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/uploads/images/gallery/2021-08/scaled-1680-/image-1627856742746.png)

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#### **Usage**

<div class="pointer-container" id="bkmrk-%C2%A0"><div class="pointer anim is-page-editable"><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="link" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg><div class="input-group inline block"> <button class="button outline icon" data-clipboard-target="#pointer-url" title="Copy Link" type="button"><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="copy" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></button></div><svg class="svg-icon" data-icon="edit" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"></svg></div></div>Desensitization items are used to make a horse resilient to 'scary' stimulus and improving the trust (connection) with their rider. In game, use of desensitization items increases a horse's [Affinity](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-mod/page/bonding-and-skills).

To use any of these items, right click a [SWEM Horse](https://wiki.swequestrian.com/books/star-worm-equestrian-mod/page/swem-horse "SWEM Horse") while holding the item. Initially they will respond with Red (Angry) particles and could buck or rear, indicating they are frightened. As you continue to right click, eventually they will emit Gray (Meh) particles to show the item is tolerated - you will receive no Affinity.

You can only use **one** desensitization item each (Minecraft) day. The item can be used up to 7 times per day. After 3 days of consecutive use, horses will become accustomed to it and gains a bonus 150XP for affinity experience. On successfully becoming accustomed to an item, the horse will display purple *woot* particles. After this, they cannot receive any further affinity with that **specific** item.

<p class="callout warning">A frightened and bucking horse can harm nearby entities. Nearby horses may kick out if harmed, and can initiate a fatal 'kick-off'. It is recommended you use desensitization items in a controlled area such as an arena or roundpen.</p>

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#### **Known Issues**

If you find an issue, please report it to our bugs channel on [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/715626418893095012/898242623716855868). We ask that you look to see if your issue was reported first!

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#### **Changelog**

<details id="bkmrk-this-is-not-a-comple"><summary>View Changes</summary>

<p class="callout info">This is not a complete list of version changes / fixes. It is a changelog of relevant wiki-related version information.</p>

<table border="1" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 121.781px;"><tbody><tr style="height: 29.7969px;"><td class="align-center" style="width: 13.3504%; height: 29.7969px;">**MC Version**</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 20.0257%; height: 29.7969px;">**Release**</td><td class="align-center" style="width: 66.6239%; height: 29.7969px;">**Notes**</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 13.3504%;">1.18.2</td><td style="width: 20.0257%;">1.18.2-1.2.4 \[Beta\]</td><td style="width: 66.6239%;">**\[Bug Fix\]** Desensitization items no longer give huge XP bonus on initial use.  
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#### **Data Values**

<details id="bkmrk-swem%3Ashopping_bagswe"><summary></summary>

swem:shopping\_bag  
swem:tarp  
swem:bells  
swem:hoolahoop  
swem:pompom

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