diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_turf.dm b/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_turf.dm
index 04a2648773a..f89f30d1eb4 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_turf.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_turf.dm
@@ -35,3 +35,8 @@
 	#define FOOTSTEP_OVERRIDEN (1<<0)
 ///from base of datum/thrownthing/finalize(): (turf/turf, atom/movable/thrownthing) when something is thrown and lands on us
 #define COMSIG_TURF_MOVABLE_THROW_LANDED "turf_movable_throw_landed"
+
+///From element/elevation/reset_elevation(): (list/values)
+#define COMSIG_TURF_RESET_ELEVATION "turf_reset_elevation"
+	#define ELEVATION_CURRENT_PIXEL_SHIFT 1
+	#define ELEVATION_MAX_PIXEL_SHIFT 2
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/traits/declarations.dm b/code/__DEFINES/traits/declarations.dm
index 7cd031824f7..4aa6f4a74a4 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/traits/declarations.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/traits/declarations.dm
@@ -846,6 +846,8 @@ Remember to update _globalvars/traits.dm if you're adding/removing/renaming trai
 #define TRAIT_NO_MIRROR_REFLECTION "no_mirror_reflection"
 /// If this movable is currently treading in a turf with the immerse element.
 #define TRAIT_IMMERSED "immersed"
+/// From [/datum/element/elevation_core] for purpose of checking if the turf has the trait from an instance of the element
+#define TRAIT_ELEVATED_TURF "elevated_turf"
 /**
  * With this, the immerse overlay will give the atom its own submersion visual overlay
  * instead of one that's also shared with other movables, thus making editing its appearance possible.
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/traits/macros.dm b/code/__DEFINES/traits/macros.dm
index bbb5bf0d641..731f9fec260 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/traits/macros.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/traits/macros.dm
@@ -1,6 +1,11 @@
-// This file contains all of the "dynamic" trait sources that can be used in a number of versatile and everchanging ways.
+// This file contains all of the "dynamic" traits and trait sources that can be used
+// in a number of versatile and everchanging ways.
 // If it uses psuedo-variables like the examples below, it's a macro-trait.
 
+
+/// From [/datum/element/elevation] for purpose of registering/removing signals and detaching the elevation_core when the trait is absent.
+#define TRAIT_TURF_HAS_ELEVATED_OBJ(z) "turf_has_elevated_obj_[z]"
+
 /// The item is magically cursed
 #define CURSED_ITEM_TRAIT(item_type) "cursed_item_[item_type]"
 /// A trait given by a specific status effect (not sure why we need both but whatever!)
diff --git a/code/_globalvars/traits/_traits.dm b/code/_globalvars/traits/_traits.dm
index 7a4ec9a8b89..79facdd304c 100644
--- a/code/_globalvars/traits/_traits.dm
+++ b/code/_globalvars/traits/_traits.dm
@@ -557,6 +557,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(traits_by_type, list(
 		"TRAIT_SPINNING_WEB_TURF" = TRAIT_SPINNING_WEB_TURF,
 		"TRAIT_TURF_IGNORE_SLIPPERY" = TRAIT_TURF_IGNORE_SLIPPERY,
 		"TRAIT_TURF_IGNORE_SLOWDOWN" = TRAIT_TURF_IGNORE_SLOWDOWN,
+		"TRAIT_ELEVATED_TURF" = TRAIT_ELEVATED_TURF,
 	),
 	// SKYRAT EDIT ADDITION START - SKYRAT TRAITS
 	/obj/item/toy/plush/skyrat = list(
diff --git a/code/datums/elements/elevation.dm b/code/datums/elements/elevation.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..a2c6511c034
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/datums/elements/elevation.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,169 @@
+/**
+ * Manages the elevation of the turf the source is on (can be the turf itself)
+ * The atom with the highest pixel_shift gets to set the elevation of the turf to that value.
+ */
+/datum/element/elevation
+	element_flags = ELEMENT_BESPOKE | ELEMENT_DETACH_ON_HOST_DESTROY
+	argument_hash_start_idx = 2
+	///The amount of pixel_z applied to the mob standing on the turf
+	var/pixel_shift
+
+/datum/element/elevation/Attach(datum/target, pixel_shift)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!isatom(target) || isarea(target))
+		return ELEMENT_INCOMPATIBLE
+
+	src.pixel_shift = pixel_shift
+
+	if(ismovable(target))
+		RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_MOVABLE_MOVED, PROC_REF(on_moved))
+
+	var/turf/turf = get_turf(target)
+	if(turf)
+		if(!HAS_TRAIT(turf, TRAIT_TURF_HAS_ELEVATED_OBJ(pixel_shift)))
+			RegisterSignal(turf, COMSIG_TURF_RESET_ELEVATION, PROC_REF(check_elevation))
+			RegisterSignal(turf, COMSIG_TURF_CHANGE, PROC_REF(pre_change_turf))
+			reset_elevation(turf)
+		ADD_TRAIT(turf, TRAIT_TURF_HAS_ELEVATED_OBJ(pixel_shift), ref(target))
+
+/datum/element/elevation/Detach(atom/movable/source)
+	unregister_turf(source, source.loc)
+	return ..()
+
+/datum/element/elevation/proc/reset_elevation(turf/target)
+	var/list/current_values[2]
+	SEND_SIGNAL(target, COMSIG_TURF_RESET_ELEVATION, current_values)
+	var/current_pixel_shift = current_values[ELEVATION_CURRENT_PIXEL_SHIFT]
+	var/new_pixel_shift = current_values[ELEVATION_MAX_PIXEL_SHIFT]
+	if(new_pixel_shift == current_pixel_shift)
+		return
+	if(current_pixel_shift)
+		target.RemoveElement(/datum/element/elevation_core, current_pixel_shift)
+	if(new_pixel_shift)
+		target.AddElement(/datum/element/elevation_core, new_pixel_shift)
+
+/datum/element/elevation/proc/check_elevation(turf/source, list/current_values)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	current_values[ELEVATION_MAX_PIXEL_SHIFT] = max(current_values[ELEVATION_MAX_PIXEL_SHIFT], pixel_shift)
+
+/datum/element/elevation/proc/on_moved(atom/movable/source, atom/oldloc)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	unregister_turf(source, oldloc)
+	if(isturf(source.loc))
+		if(!HAS_TRAIT(source.loc, TRAIT_TURF_HAS_ELEVATED_OBJ(pixel_shift)))
+			RegisterSignal(source.loc, COMSIG_TURF_RESET_ELEVATION, PROC_REF(check_elevation))
+			RegisterSignal(source.loc, COMSIG_TURF_CHANGE, PROC_REF(pre_change_turf))
+			reset_elevation(source.loc)
+		ADD_TRAIT(source.loc, TRAIT_TURF_HAS_ELEVATED_OBJ(pixel_shift), ref(source))
+
+/datum/element/elevation/proc/unregister_turf(atom/movable/source, atom/location)
+	if(!isturf(location))
+		return
+	REMOVE_TRAIT(location, TRAIT_TURF_HAS_ELEVATED_OBJ(pixel_shift), ref(source))
+	if(!HAS_TRAIT(location, TRAIT_TURF_HAS_ELEVATED_OBJ(pixel_shift)))
+		UnregisterSignal(location, list(COMSIG_TURF_RESET_ELEVATION, COMSIG_TURF_CHANGE))
+		reset_elevation(location)
+
+///Changing or destroying the turf detaches the element, also we need to reapply the traits since they don't get passed down.
+/datum/element/elevation/proc/pre_change_turf(turf/changed, path, list/new_baseturfs, flags, list/post_change_callbacks)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	var/list/trait_sources = GET_TRAIT_SOURCES(changed, TRAIT_TURF_HAS_ELEVATED_OBJ(pixel_shift))
+	trait_sources = trait_sources.Copy()
+	post_change_callbacks += CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(post_change_turf), trait_sources)
+
+/datum/element/elevation/proc/post_change_turf(list/trait_sources, turf/changed)
+	ADD_TRAIT(changed, TRAIT_TURF_HAS_ELEVATED_OBJ(pixel_shift), trait_sources)
+	reset_elevation(changed)
+
+#define ELEVATE_TIME 0.2 SECONDS
+
+/**
+ * The core element attached to the turf itself. Do not use this directly!
+ *
+ * Causes mobs walking over a turf with this element to be pixel shifted vertically by the pixel_shift amount.
+ * Because of the way it's structured, it should only be added through the elevation element (without the core suffix).
+ *
+ * To explain: in the case of multiple objects with (different instances of) the element being stacked on one turf somehow,
+ * we only want that with the highest pixel shift value to apply it to the turf, so that the mobs standing on top of it all
+ * doesn't look like it's floating off the pile.
+ */
+/datum/element/elevation_core
+	element_flags = ELEMENT_BESPOKE | ELEMENT_DETACH_ON_HOST_DESTROY
+	argument_hash_start_idx = 2
+	///The amount of pixel_z applied to the mob standing on the turf.
+	var/pixel_shift
+
+/datum/element/elevation_core/Attach(datum/target, pixel_shift)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!isturf(target))
+		return ELEMENT_INCOMPATIBLE
+	if(!pixel_shift)
+		CRASH("attempted attaching /datum/element/elevation_core with a pixel_shift value of [isnull(pixel_shift) ? "null" : 0]")
+
+	RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_ATOM_ENTERED, PROC_REF(on_entered))
+	RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_ATOM_AFTER_SUCCESSFUL_INITIALIZED_ON, PROC_REF(on_initialized_on))
+	RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_ATOM_EXITED, PROC_REF(on_exited))
+	RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_TURF_RESET_ELEVATION, PROC_REF(on_reset_elevation))
+
+	src.pixel_shift = pixel_shift
+
+	ADD_TRAIT(target, TRAIT_ELEVATED_TURF, REF(src))
+
+	for(var/mob/living/living in target)
+		RegisterSignal(living, COMSIG_LIVING_SET_BUCKLED, PROC_REF(on_set_buckled))
+		elevate_mob(living)
+
+/datum/element/elevation_core/Detach(datum/source)
+	/**
+	 * Since the element can be removed outside of Destroy(),
+	 * and even then, signals are passed down to the new turf,
+	 * it's necessary to clear them here.
+	 */
+	UnregisterSignal(source, list(
+		COMSIG_ATOM_AFTER_SUCCESSFUL_INITIALIZED_ON,
+		COMSIG_ATOM_ENTERED,
+		COMSIG_ATOM_EXITED,
+		COMSIG_TURF_RESET_ELEVATION,
+	))
+	REMOVE_TRAIT(source, TRAIT_ELEVATED_TURF, REF(src))
+	for(var/mob/living/living in source)
+		elevate_mob(living, -pixel_shift)
+		UnregisterSignal(living, COMSIG_LIVING_SET_BUCKLED)
+	return ..()
+
+/datum/element/elevation_core/proc/on_entered(turf/source, atom/movable/entered, atom/old_loc)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	if((isnull(old_loc) || !HAS_TRAIT_FROM(old_loc, TRAIT_ELEVATED_TURF, REF(src))) && isliving(entered))
+		var/elevate_time = isturf(old_loc) && source.Adjacent(old_loc) ? ELEVATE_TIME : 0
+		elevate_mob(entered, elevate_time = elevate_time)
+
+/datum/element/elevation_core/proc/on_initialized_on(turf/source, atom/movable/spawned)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	if(isliving(spawned))
+		elevate_mob(spawned)
+
+/datum/element/elevation_core/proc/on_exited(turf/source, atom/movable/gone)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	if((isnull(gone.loc) || !HAS_TRAIT_FROM(gone.loc, TRAIT_ELEVATED_TURF, REF(src))) && isliving(gone))
+		var/elevate_time = isturf(gone.loc) && source.Adjacent(gone.loc) ? ELEVATE_TIME : 0
+		elevate_mob(gone, -pixel_shift, elevate_time)
+		UnregisterSignal(gone, COMSIG_LIVING_SET_BUCKLED)
+
+/datum/element/elevation_core/proc/elevate_mob(mob/living/target, z_shift = pixel_shift, elevate_time = ELEVATE_TIME)
+	animate(target, pixel_z = z_shift, time = elevate_time, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE|ANIMATION_PARALLEL)
+	if(target.buckled && isvehicle(target.buckled))
+		animate(target.buckled, pixel_z = z_shift, time = elevate_time, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE|ANIMATION_PARALLEL)
+
+///Vehicles or other things the mob is buckled too also are shifted.
+/datum/element/elevation_core/proc/on_set_buckled(mob/living/source, atom/movable/new_buckled)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	if(source.buckled && isvehicle(source.buckled))
+		animate(source.buckled, pixel_z = -pixel_shift, time = ELEVATE_TIME, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE|ANIMATION_PARALLEL)
+	if(new_buckled && isvehicle(new_buckled))
+		animate(source.buckled, pixel_z = pixel_shift, time = ELEVATE_TIME, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE|ANIMATION_PARALLEL)
+
+/datum/element/elevation_core/proc/on_reset_elevation(turf/source, list/current_values)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+	current_values[ELEVATION_CURRENT_PIXEL_SHIFT] = pixel_shift
+
+#undef ELEVATE_TIME
diff --git a/code/datums/elements/embed.dm b/code/datums/elements/embed.dm
index 1bc70dc500f..78f28d8b81c 100644
--- a/code/datums/elements/embed.dm
+++ b/code/datums/elements/embed.dm
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@
 
 	if(blocked || !istype(victim) || HAS_TRAIT(victim, TRAIT_PIERCEIMMUNE))
 		return FALSE
-	
+
 	if(victim.status_flags & GODMODE)
 		return FALSE
 
diff --git a/code/datums/elements/waddling.dm b/code/datums/elements/waddling.dm
index 825b0c4e4cb..c51a1759768 100644
--- a/code/datums/elements/waddling.dm
+++ b/code/datums/elements/waddling.dm
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@
 	waddling_animation(moved)
 
 /datum/element/waddling/proc/waddling_animation(atom/movable/target)
-	animate(target, pixel_z = 4, time = 0)
-	var/prev_trans = matrix(target.transform)
-	animate(pixel_z = 0, transform = turn(target.transform, pick(-12, 0, 12)), time=2)
-	animate(pixel_z = 0, transform = prev_trans, time = 0)
+	var/prev_pixel_z = target.pixel_z
+	animate(target, pixel_z = target.pixel_z + 4, time = 0)
+	var/prev_transform = target.transform
+	animate(pixel_z = prev_pixel_z, transform = turn(target.transform, pick(-12, 0, 12)), time=2)
+	animate(transform = prev_transform, time = 0)
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/deployable.dm b/code/game/machinery/deployable.dm
index 6f08275d95e..9d27e2a4cc9 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/deployable.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/deployable.dm
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@
 /obj/structure/barricade/sandbags/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	AddElement(/datum/element/climbable)
-	AddElement(/datum/element/liquids_height, 20) //SKYRAT EDIT ADDITION
+	AddElement(/datum/element/elevation, pixel_shift = 12)
 
 /obj/structure/barricade/security
 	name = "security barrier"
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/stasis.dm b/code/game/machinery/stasis.dm
index b3020c8d749..140ff025196 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/stasis.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/stasis.dm
@@ -18,9 +18,22 @@
 	var/mattress_state = "stasis_on"
 	var/obj/effect/overlay/vis/mattress_on
 
+/obj/machinery/stasis/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	AddElement(/datum/element/elevation, pixel_shift = 6)
+
 /obj/machinery/stasis/Destroy()
 	. = ..()
 
+///Just like beds, the elevation looks good while standing, but not when buckled to the bed.
+/obj/machinery/stasis/post_buckle_mob(mob/living/buckled)
+	. = ..()
+	buckled.pixel_y -= 6
+
+/obj/machinery/stasis/post_unbuckle_mob(mob/living/buckled)
+	. = ..()
+	buckled.pixel_y += 6
+
 /obj/machinery/stasis/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
 	. += span_notice("Alt-click to [stasis_enabled ? "turn off" : "turn on"] the machine.")
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/alien_nest.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/alien_nest.dm
index 87d8ffb1710..09ce802c547 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/alien_nest.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/alien_nest.dm
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
 	canSmoothWith = SMOOTH_GROUP_ALIEN_NEST
 	build_stack_type = null
 	flags_1 = NODECONSTRUCT_1
+	elevation = 0
 	var/static/mutable_appearance/nest_overlay = mutable_appearance('icons/mob/nonhuman-player/alien.dmi', "nestoverlay", LYING_MOB_LAYER)
 
 /obj/structure/bed/nest/user_unbuckle_mob(mob/living/buckled_mob, mob/living/user)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/bed.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/bed.dm
index 4b82aeb5e8e..b1d38c61a24 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/bed.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/beds_chairs/bed.dm
@@ -22,10 +22,14 @@
 	var/build_stack_type = /obj/item/stack/sheet/iron
 	/// How many mats to drop when deconstructed
 	var/build_stack_amount = 2
+	/// Mobs standing on it are nudged up by this amount. Also used to align the person back when buckled to it after init.
+	var/elevation = 8
 
 /obj/structure/bed/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	AddElement(/datum/element/soft_landing)
+	if(elevation)
+		AddElement(/datum/element/elevation, pixel_shift = elevation)
 	register_context()
 
 /obj/structure/bed/examine(mob/user)
@@ -63,6 +67,16 @@
 	deconstruct(disassembled = TRUE)
 	return TRUE
 
+/obj/structure/bed/post_buckle_mob(mob/living/buckled)
+	. = ..()
+	buckled.base_pixel_y -= elevation
+	buckled.pixel_y -= elevation
+
+/obj/structure/bed/post_unbuckle_mob(mob/living/buckled)
+	. = ..()
+	buckled.base_pixel_y += elevation
+	buckled.pixel_y += elevation
+
 /// Medical beds
 /obj/structure/bed/medical
 	name = "medical bed"
@@ -74,6 +88,7 @@
 	resistance_flags = NONE
 	build_stack_type = /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/titanium
 	build_stack_amount = 1
+	elevation = 0
 	/// The item it spawns when it's folded up.
 	var/foldable_type
 
@@ -117,11 +132,13 @@
 	balloon_alert(user, "brakes [anchored ? "applied" : "released"]")
 	update_appearance()
 
-/obj/structure/bed/medical/post_buckle_mob(mob/living/patient)
+/obj/structure/bed/medical/post_buckle_mob(mob/living/buckled)
+	. = ..()
 	set_density(TRUE)
 	update_appearance()
 
-/obj/structure/bed/medical/post_unbuckle_mob(mob/living/patient)
+/obj/structure/bed/medical/post_unbuckle_mob(mob/living/buckled)
+	. = ..()
 	set_density(FALSE)
 	update_appearance()
 
@@ -135,7 +152,6 @@
 				patient.pixel_y = patient.base_pixel_y
 		else
 			buckled_mobs[1].pixel_y = buckled_mobs[1].base_pixel_y
-
 	else
 		icon_state = "[base_icon_state]_down"
 
@@ -257,6 +273,7 @@
 	anchored = FALSE
 	build_stack_type = /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/wood
 	build_stack_amount = 10
+	elevation = 0
 	var/owned = FALSE
 
 /obj/structure/bed/dogbed/ian
@@ -306,6 +323,7 @@
 	name = "dirty mattress"
 	desc = "An old grubby mattress. You try to not think about what could be the cause of those stains."
 	icon_state = "dirty_mattress"
+	elevation = 7
 
 /obj/structure/bed/maint/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
@@ -322,11 +340,15 @@
 	var/mob/living/goldilocks
 
 /obj/structure/bed/double/post_buckle_mob(mob/living/target)
+	. = ..()
 	if(buckled_mobs.len > 1 && !goldilocks) // Push the second buckled mob a bit higher from the normal lying position
-		target.pixel_y = target.base_pixel_y + 6
+		target.base_pixel_y += 12
+		target.pixel_y += 12
 		goldilocks = target
 
 /obj/structure/bed/double/post_unbuckle_mob(mob/living/target)
-	target.pixel_y = target.base_pixel_y + target.body_position_pixel_y_offset
+	. = ..()
 	if(target == goldilocks)
+		target.base_pixel_y -= 12
+		target.pixel_y -= 12
 		goldilocks = null
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
index 34f09ad25e7..aa45cce3a16 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
@@ -18,7 +18,13 @@
 	drag_slowdown = 0
 	door_anim_time = 0 // no animation
 	pass_flags_self = PASSSTRUCTURE | LETPASSTHROW
-	var/crate_climb_time = 20
+	/// Mobs standing on it are nudged up by this amount.
+	var/elevation = 14
+	/// The same, but when the crate is open
+	var/elevation_open = 14
+	/// The time spent to climb this crate.
+	var/crate_climb_time = 2 SECONDS
+	/// The reference of the manifest paper attached to the cargo crate.
 	var/obj/item/paper/fluff/jobs/cargo/manifest/manifest
 	/// Where the Icons for lids are located.
 	var/lid_icon = 'icons/obj/storage/crates.dmi'
@@ -31,6 +37,8 @@
 
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/Initialize(mapload)
 	AddElement(/datum/element/climbable, climb_time = crate_climb_time, climb_stun = 0) //add element in closed state before parent init opens it(if it does)
+	if(elevation)
+		AddElement(/datum/element/elevation, pixel_shift = elevation)
 	. = ..()
 
 	var/static/list/crate_paint_jobs
@@ -102,6 +110,11 @@
 	. = ..()
 	RemoveElement(/datum/element/climbable, climb_time = crate_climb_time, climb_stun = 0)
 	AddElement(/datum/element/climbable, climb_time = crate_climb_time * 0.5, climb_stun = 0)
+	if(elevation != elevation_open)
+		if(elevation)
+			RemoveElement(/datum/element/elevation, pixel_shift = elevation)
+		if(elevation_open)
+			AddElement(/datum/element/elevation, pixel_shift = elevation_open)
 	if(!QDELETED(manifest))
 		playsound(src, 'sound/items/poster_ripped.ogg', 75, TRUE)
 		manifest.forceMove(get_turf(src))
@@ -112,6 +125,11 @@
 	. = ..()
 	RemoveElement(/datum/element/climbable, climb_time = crate_climb_time * 0.5, climb_stun = 0)
 	AddElement(/datum/element/climbable, climb_time = crate_climb_time, climb_stun = 0)
+	if(elevation != elevation_open)
+		if(elevation_open)
+			RemoveElement(/datum/element/elevation, pixel_shift = elevation_open)
+		if(elevation)
+			AddElement(/datum/element/elevation, pixel_shift = elevation)
 
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/proc/tear_manifest(mob/user)
 	to_chat(user, span_notice("You tear the manifest off of [src]."))
@@ -142,6 +160,7 @@
 	close_sound_volume = 50
 	can_install_electronics = FALSE
 	paint_jobs = null
+	elevation_open = 0
 
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/maint
 
@@ -177,6 +196,8 @@
 	desc = "A large cart for hauling around large amounts of laundry."
 	icon_state = "laundry"
 	base_icon_state = "laundry"
+	elevation = 14
+	elevation_open = 14
 
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/trashcart/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/bins.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/bins.dm
index f97a86aba23..6b865b84586 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/bins.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/bins.dm
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@
 	delivery_icon = null
 	can_install_electronics = FALSE
 	paint_jobs = null
+	elevation = 17
+	elevation_open = 17
 
 /obj/structure/closet/crate/bin/LateInitialize()
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/critter.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/critter.dm
index a89d82ea0ea..5e1873d166a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/critter.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/critter.dm
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@
 	close_sound_volume = 50
 	contents_pressure_protection = 0.8
 	can_install_electronics = FALSE
+	elevation = 21
+	elevation_open = 0
 
 	var/obj/item/tank/internals/emergency_oxygen/tank
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/large.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/large.dm
index 0f3b9c19773..073d4a936d8 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/large.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates/large.dm
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@
 	open_sound_volume = 25
 	close_sound_volume = 50
 	can_install_electronics = FALSE
+	elevation = 22
 
 	// Stops people from "diving into" a crate you can't open normally
 	divable = FALSE
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/tables_racks.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/tables_racks.dm
index 78357a5dd4a..e482be10f2b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/tables_racks.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/tables_racks.dm
@@ -29,8 +29,6 @@
 	smoothing_flags = SMOOTH_BITMASK
 	smoothing_groups = SMOOTH_GROUP_TABLES
 	canSmoothWith = SMOOTH_GROUP_TABLES
-	///TRUE if the table can be climbed on and have living mobs placed on it normally, FALSE otherwise
-	var/climbable = TRUE
 	var/frame = /obj/structure/table_frame
 	var/framestack = /obj/item/stack/rods
 	var/glass_shard_type = /obj/item/shard
@@ -46,8 +44,7 @@
 		buildstack = _buildstack
 	AddElement(/datum/element/footstep_override, priority = STEP_SOUND_TABLE_PRIORITY)
 
-	if (climbable)
-		AddElement(/datum/element/climbable)
+	make_climbable()
 
 	var/static/list/loc_connections = list(
 		COMSIG_CARBON_DISARM_COLLIDE = PROC_REF(table_carbon),
@@ -58,6 +55,11 @@
 	AddElement(/datum/element/give_turf_traits, give_turf_traits)
 	register_context()
 
+///Adds the element used to make the object climbable, and also the one that shift the mob buckled to it up.
+/obj/structure/table/proc/make_climbable()
+	AddElement(/datum/element/climbable)
+	AddElement(/datum/element/elevation, pixel_shift = 12)
+
 /obj/structure/table/add_context(atom/source, list/context, obj/item/held_item, mob/living/user)
 	. = ..()
 
@@ -730,9 +732,8 @@
 	smoothing_flags = NONE
 	smoothing_groups = null
 	canSmoothWith = null
-	can_buckle = 1
+	can_buckle = TRUE
 	buckle_lying = 90
-	climbable = FALSE
 	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/silver =SHEET_MATERIAL_AMOUNT)
 	var/mob/living/carbon/patient = null
 	var/obj/machinery/computer/operating/computer = null
@@ -756,11 +757,26 @@
 	UnregisterSignal(loc, COMSIG_ATOM_EXITED)
 	return ..()
 
+/obj/structure/table/optable/make_climbable()
+	AddElement(/datum/element/elevation, pixel_shift = 12)
+
 /obj/structure/table/optable/tablepush(mob/living/user, mob/living/pushed_mob)
 	pushed_mob.forceMove(loc)
 	pushed_mob.set_resting(TRUE, TRUE)
 	visible_message(span_notice("[user] lays [pushed_mob] on [src]."))
 
+///Align the mob with the table when buckled.
+/obj/structure/bed/post_buckle_mob(mob/living/buckled)
+	. = ..()
+	buckled.base_pixel_y -= 6
+	buckled.pixel_y -= 6
+
+///Disalign the mob with the table when unbuckled.
+/obj/structure/bed/post_unbuckle_mob(mob/living/buckled)
+	. = ..()
+	buckled.base_pixel_y += 6
+	buckled.pixel_y += 6
+
 /// Any mob that enters our tile will be marked as a potential patient. They will be turned into a patient if they lie down.
 /obj/structure/table/optable/proc/mark_patient(datum/source, mob/living/carbon/potential_patient)
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER
@@ -768,7 +784,6 @@
 		return
 	RegisterSignal(potential_patient, COMSIG_LIVING_SET_BODY_POSITION, PROC_REF(recheck_patient))
 	recheck_patient(potential_patient) // In case the mob is already lying down before they entered.
-	potential_patient.pixel_y = potential_patient.base_pixel_y
 
 /// Unmark the potential patient.
 /obj/structure/table/optable/proc/unmark_patient(datum/source, mob/living/carbon/potential_patient)
@@ -778,7 +793,6 @@
 	if(potential_patient == patient)
 		recheck_patient(patient) // Can just set patient to null, but doing the recheck lets us find a replacement patient.
 	UnregisterSignal(potential_patient, COMSIG_LIVING_SET_BODY_POSITION)
-	potential_patient.pixel_y = potential_patient.base_pixel_y + potential_patient.body_position_pixel_y_offset
 
 /// Someone on our tile just lied down, got up, moved in, or moved out.
 /// potential_patient is the mob that had one of those four things change.
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/transit_tubes/transit_tube.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/transit_tubes/transit_tube.dm
index d7b463122ff..e0852b0fd39 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/transit_tubes/transit_tube.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/transit_tubes/transit_tube.dm
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
 	init_tube_dirs()
 	update_appearance()
 	AddElement(/datum/element/climbable)
+	AddElement(/datum/element/elevation, pixel_shift = 12)
 
 /obj/structure/transit_tube/Destroy()
 	for(var/obj/structure/transit_tube_pod/P in loc)
diff --git a/code/modules/mapfluff/ruins/lavalandruin_code/elephantgraveyard.dm b/code/modules/mapfluff/ruins/lavalandruin_code/elephantgraveyard.dm
index aa201292f72..4c08fdc47ba 100644
--- a/code/modules/mapfluff/ruins/lavalandruin_code/elephantgraveyard.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mapfluff/ruins/lavalandruin_code/elephantgraveyard.dm
@@ -151,6 +151,8 @@
 	can_weld_shut = FALSE
 	cutting_tool = null
 	paint_jobs = null
+	elevation = 4 //It's a small mound.
+	elevation_open = 0
 
 	/// will this grave give you nightmares when opened
 	var/lead_tomb = FALSE
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/fulton.dm b/code/modules/mining/fulton.dm
index c8c8cf966ba..0b42fd23212 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/fulton.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/fulton.dm
@@ -128,15 +128,15 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(total_extraction_beacons)
 	holder_obj.add_overlay(balloon)
 	playsound(holder_obj.loc, 'sound/items/fultext_deploy.ogg', vol = 50, vary = TRUE, extrarange = -3)
 
-	animate(holder_obj, pixel_z = 10, time = 2 SECONDS)
-	animate(pixel_z = 15, time = 1 SECONDS)
-	animate(pixel_z = 10, time = 1 SECONDS)
-	animate(pixel_z = 15, time = 1 SECONDS)
-	animate(pixel_z = 10, time = 1 SECONDS)
+	animate(holder_obj, pixel_z = 10, time = 2 SECONDS, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE)
+	animate(pixel_z = 5, time = 1 SECONDS, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE)
+	animate(pixel_z = -5, time = 1 SECONDS, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE)
+	animate(pixel_z = 5, time = 1 SECONDS, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE)
+	animate(pixel_z = -5, time = 1 SECONDS, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE)
 	sleep(6 SECONDS)
 
 	playsound(holder_obj.loc, 'sound/items/fultext_launch.ogg', vol = 50, vary = TRUE, extrarange = -3)
-	animate(holder_obj, pixel_z = 1000, time = 3 SECONDS)
+	animate(holder_obj, pixel_z = 1000, time = 3 SECONDS, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE)
 
 	if(ishuman(thing))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/creature = thing
@@ -157,9 +157,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(total_extraction_beacons)
 
 	holder_obj.forceMove(pick(flooring_near_beacon))
 
-	animate(holder_obj, pixel_z = 10, time = 5 SECONDS)
-	animate(pixel_z = 15, time = 1 SECONDS)
-	animate(pixel_z = 10, time = 1 SECONDS)
+	animate(holder_obj, pixel_z = -990, time = 5 SECONDS, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE)
+	animate(pixel_z = 5, time = 1 SECONDS, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE)
+	animate(pixel_z = -5, time = 1 SECONDS, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE)
 	sleep(7 SECONDS)
 
 	balloon3 = mutable_appearance('icons/effects/fulton_balloon.dmi', "fulton_retract")
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(total_extraction_beacons)
 	holder_obj.cut_overlay(balloon3)
 	thing.set_anchored(FALSE) // An item has to be unanchored to be extracted in the first place.
 	thing.set_density(initial(thing.density))
-	animate(holder_obj, pixel_z = 0, time = 0.5 SECONDS)
+	animate(holder_obj, pixel_z = -10, time = 0.5 SECONDS, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE)
 	sleep(0.5 SECONDS)
 
 	thing.forceMove(holder_obj.loc)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/megafauna/wendigo.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/megafauna/wendigo.dm
index 26f3690fef1..4e31088309a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/megafauna/wendigo.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/megafauna/wendigo.dm
@@ -206,8 +206,9 @@ Difficulty: Hard
 	COOLDOWN_START(src, scream_cooldown, scream_cooldown_time)
 	SLEEP_CHECK_DEATH(5, src)
 	playsound(loc, 'sound/magic/demon_dies.ogg', 600, FALSE, 10)
-	animate(src, pixel_z = rand(5, 15), time = 1, loop = 20)
-	animate(pixel_z = 0, time = 1)
+	var/pixel_shift = rand(5, 15)
+	animate(src, pixel_z = pixel_shift, time = 1, loop = 20, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE)
+	animate(pixel_z = -pixel_shift, time = 1, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE)
 	for(var/mob/living/dizzy_target in get_hearers_in_view(7, src) - src)
 		dizzy_target.set_dizzy_if_lower(12 SECONDS)
 		to_chat(dizzy_target, span_danger("The wendigo screams loudly!"))
diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm
index 0f122c104eb..de9ae632861 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/photocopier.dm
@@ -91,6 +91,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(paper_blanks, init_paper_blanks())
 	. = ..()
 	toner_cartridge = new(src)
 	setup_components()
+	AddElement(/datum/element/elevation, pixel_shift = 8) //enough to look like your bums are on the machine.
 
 /// Simply adds the necessary components for this to function.
 /obj/machinery/photocopier/proc/setup_components()
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/launchers.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/launchers.dm
index 83c19bf9350..1985046a434 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/launchers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/launchers.dm
@@ -90,9 +90,9 @@
 	if(can_shoot())
 		ADD_TRAIT(user, TRAIT_NO_TRANSFORM, REF(src))
 		playsound(src, 'sound/vehicles/rocketlaunch.ogg', 80, TRUE, 5)
-		animate(user, pixel_z = 300, time = 30, easing = LINEAR_EASING)
+		animate(user, pixel_z = 300, time = 30, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE, easing = LINEAR_EASING)
 		sleep(7 SECONDS)
-		animate(user, pixel_z = 0, time = 5, easing = LINEAR_EASING)
+		animate(user, pixel_z = -300, time = 5, flags = ANIMATION_RELATIVE, easing = LINEAR_EASING)
 		sleep(0.5 SECONDS)
 		REMOVE_TRAIT(user, TRAIT_NO_TRANSFORM, REF(src))
 		process_fire(user, user, TRUE)
diff --git a/code/modules/religion/religion_structures.dm b/code/modules/religion/religion_structures.dm
index ae61004b46e..1b30d021268 100644
--- a/code/modules/religion/religion_structures.dm
+++ b/code/modules/religion/religion_structures.dm
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
 	reflect_sect_in_icons()
 	GLOB.chaplain_altars += src
 	AddElement(/datum/element/climbable)
+	AddElement(/datum/element/elevation, pixel_shift = 12)
 
 /obj/structure/altar_of_gods/Destroy()
 	GLOB.chaplain_altars -= src
diff --git a/modular_skyrat/master_files/code/game/machinery/deployable.dm b/modular_skyrat/master_files/code/game/machinery/deployable.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..f44f5d51796
--- /dev/null
+++ b/modular_skyrat/master_files/code/game/machinery/deployable.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+/obj/structure/barricade/sandbags/Initialize(mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	AddElement(/datum/element/liquids_height, 20)
diff --git a/tgstation.dme b/tgstation.dme
index b49261481dd..9fff3b91389 100644
--- a/tgstation.dme
+++ b/tgstation.dme
@@ -1463,6 +1463,7 @@
 #include "code\datums\elements\earhealing.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\easily_fragmented.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\effect_trail.dm"
+#include "code\datums\elements\elevation.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\embed.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\empprotection.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\envenomable_casing.dm"
@@ -6141,6 +6142,7 @@
 #include "modular_skyrat\master_files\code\game\gamemodes\objective.dm"
 #include "modular_skyrat\master_files\code\game\gamemodes\dynamic\dynamic_rulesets_midround.dm"
 #include "modular_skyrat\master_files\code\game\gamemodes\dynamic\dynamic_rulesets_roundstart.dm"
+#include "modular_skyrat\master_files\code\game\machinery\deployable.dm"
 #include "modular_skyrat\master_files\code\game\machinery\hologram.dm"
 #include "modular_skyrat\master_files\code\game\machinery\limbgrower.dm"
 #include "modular_skyrat\master_files\code\game\machinery\suit_storage.dm"