UE5-Modular-Game-Framework/docs/blueprints/14-data-assets/120_DA_EquipmentConfig.md

DA_EquipmentConfig — Data Asset

Parent Class: UDataAsset Dependencies: BPC_EquipmentSlotSystem Purpose: Defines equipment slot configurations — which item categories map to which slots, socket names, and auto-equip rules.

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Variables / Structure

Field	Type	Description
Slot	E_EquipmentSlot	Equipment slot identifier
SocketName	FName	Character skeletal mesh socket
AllowedCategories	TArray<E_ItemCategory>	Categories allowed in this slot
bAutoEquipOnPickup	bool	Auto-equip matching items on pickup
bMustBeEmptyToEquip	bool	Slot must be empty before equipping
VisualAttachmentClass	TSubclassOf<AActor>	Visual attachment actor class

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Gameplay Tags

• Namespace: Equipment.Slot.<Name> (e.g., Equipment.Slot.Head, Equipment.Slot.Torso)

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Validation Rules

• Slot must be unique
• SocketName must not be empty if visual attachment is used

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Example Data

Field	Value
Slot	Head
SocketName	head_socket
AllowedCategories	[Equipment]
bAutoEquipOnPickup	true

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Consumed By

• BPC_EquipmentSlotSystem

Reuse Notes

• Equipment configs are data-driven; new slots added without code changes