Version 0.2.999 brought a hidden feature to Lovely Craft Piston Trap: secret head customization. It lets you swap and customize the heads of certain mobs. Many players missed it, because the game does not explain it. This guide tells you what the feature is, what you need, and which mobs it works with.
Related guides: 0.2.999 Update, Halloween Ritual guide, Characters guide.
What Is the Secret Head Customization?
The patch notes confirm this mechanic. You can customize or swap the heads of mobs. This is why players call it the Head Swap.
Version 0.2.999 also gave each new mob its own cosmetics and backgrounds. That means every mob feels different, and every mob gives you something new to see. The Head Swap sits inside this larger update, so it fits the game’s Halloween theme.
We share only what the patch notes confirm. Where the details are not public, we say so plainly.
What You Need Before You Start
You need three things before you try the Head Swap.
1. Version 0.2.999. The feature is part of this update. If your game is older, you will not find it. Update first.
2. Access to the graveyard. The graveyard is where the ritual takes place. Make sure you can reach it in your game.
3. A pumpkin helmet. This is a confirmed item in the ritual. You need it before you begin.
Check all three before you start. Missing even one will stop you. Many players get stuck here and think the feature is broken, when they simply have an older version.
How the Graveyard Ritual Connects to Head Swap
The ritual and the head customization are linked. The ritual takes place in the graveyard, and it uses a ritual interface. The pumpkin helmet plays a role in it. In simple terms, the ritual is the way into the Head Swap.
We do not give step-by-step instructions here. The exact order of the ritual steps is not publicly confirmed, and a wrong step would only waste your time. We also skip rumors from the community, because they are not verified.
What we can say is clear. You go to the graveyard, you use the ritual interface, and you use the pumpkin helmet. The game guides you from there. Take your time, read what appears on the screen, and explore carefully.
This careful approach is the best way to play. When a feature is hidden, small details matter. Watch the interface, and notice what changes after each action.
Which Mobs Can You Use It On?
The Head Swap applies to six Halloween mobs. These are Mal0 and five secret mobs. The patch notes confirm this.
Each mob has its own cosmetics. This makes every mob worth trying. If you only use one mob, you will miss the others. Plan to try all six.
Do not expect it to work on every mob in the game. It is made for these six Halloween mobs only. If you try it on another mob, it will not work, and you may think you made a mistake.
The Head Swap Achievement
An achievement is connected to the ritual. When you complete the full set, you also earn the Halloween Ritual achievement.
This gives you a clear goal. Do not stop after one mob. Work through all six, and the achievement will follow. Completing the set also lets you see every cosmetic that the update added.
Tips and Common Problems
Here are the most common problems, and how to avoid them.
- Wrong mob. Make sure you use the helmet on a Halloween mob. It will not work on others.
- Old version. Update to 0.2.999 before you start.
- Timing. Halloween content can be limited by time, so try it sooner and not later.
- Rushing. Read the interface slowly. Rushed players miss small clues.
- Trusting rumors. Ignore unverified claims. Rely on what the patch notes say.
If something does not work, check these points one by one. In most cases, the cause is one of them.
Conclusion
The Head Swap is a hidden feature of version 0.2.999. You need the update, access to the graveyard, and a pumpkin helmet. It works with six Halloween mobs, and each one has its own cosmetics. Finish the full set to earn the Halloween Ritual achievement. Go slowly, check your version, and enjoy discovering this secret.
FAQs
What is confirmed, what is community-reported — head swap
- CONFIRMED (official devlog): LCPT 0.2.999 (31 Oct 2025) lists a “New secret head customization mechanic”. That is the whole official statement found. No steps, no mob list, and no unlock condition are given in that devlog post.
- CONFIRMED (official devlog): the same 0.2.999 post lists “Halloween dark ritual”, “Mal0” and “5 new secret mobs”. No ritual step list is given.
- COMMUNITY-REPORTED ONLY (official itch.io comments, not the developer’s patch notes): for heads that get stuck after a swap, players report that relaunching the app, and keep summoning the head until it returns to normal and then restarting, fixed it for them. Treat this as a player workaround, not an official fix.
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