Here are some tips to help you survive in Sons of the Forest.

10 tips to help you survive in Sons of the Forest

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Kelvin is, without a doubt, one of the most useless companions in a survival game.

Just leave Kelvin somewhere safe. Otherwise, he’ll be a pain to babysit.

He can neither carry weapons nor fight back.

At best, he could pick up objects for you, which you’d probably do anyway.

Let him build stuff to aid you, but don’t take him out on long treks.

Have a handy source of warmth to keep your stamina in good condition. Also, there’s a base camp that’s close to the helicopter crash site. It’s got tents that you can use to save and rest.

Understand your basic needs and the weather

Your survival in Sons of the Forest is dependent on several factors.

The most important of which are:

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Resting and saving

you could only preserve your game when you interact with tents or bedrolls.

Whether you’re using the UV Lighter or Flashlight, you definitely need a tool to help you see in the dark.

You’ll find a couple of tents by following the river up the sloping path to the mountains.

Likewise, be on the lookout for tarps.

This is useful if you need a means of saving or resting during a long journey.

This is quite a predicament. Make sure you prioritize safety instead of aggressive combat. If your character’s next death happens so soon, it’ll lead you to the game over screen.

you might bring this up by pressing the “M” key.

The island in Sons of the Forest has some notable features.

There are also a few important keybinds to remember:

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Here’s the gist:

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Bring a light source: UV Lighter and Flashlight

You’ll explore several dark caverns in the game.

This creates a purple glow that doesn’t help out as much.

What’s peculiar is that she’s got three arms and three legs.

This mutant lady is none other than Virginia.

Don’t hurt her or kill her.

If you do the right thing, she’ll end up becoming your companion.

Also, compared to Kelvin, she can actually use weapons and take out foes.

Don’t worry because your first death isn’t final.

Instead, your character will wake up tied to a post, about to get eaten by cannibals.

Look for your knife and grab it by holding the “E” key.

Once you’ve untied yourself, get your backpack and run like hell away from the camp.

Your only recourse is to reload your last save or restart the campaign.

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