There’s a vast wilderness that you have to explore in Sons of the Forest. Not only will you need to worry about bloodthirsty cannibals hunting in packs, but Mother Nature herself is out to get you. From the freezing cold to a lack of food, you’ll need to do everything you can to stay alive. Here’s our Sons of the Forest guides and features hub to help you with various survival mechanics such as crafting, building, and combat.

Note: We’ll add more articles to our Sons of the Forest guides hub soon, so stay tuned. Likewise, please be reminded that several mechanics and tips are based on the game’s early access stage.

Sons of the Forest guides and features hub

The basics

How to swap items quickly – Inspecting your inventory can be a bit clunky, but there’s a method that makes it slightly more manageable.

Crafting and item combination basics – Learn about the basic mechanics when it comes to combining various materials.

Guide Book building modes – Learn about the basics when it comes to building structures and decorations.

Basic Fires – You’re going to need a light source and something to keep you warm in Sons of the Forest.

Standing Fires and Skull Lamps – How ’bout something that’s a little more thematic?

Cooking and eating food – You’re not you when you’re hungry.

Animal Traps – You don’t want to be chasing rabbits all day long.

How to make planks – Planks might be made of wood, but they’re the building blocks of many structures.

Crafting: Weapons and tools

Torch – The trusty ol’ torch is necessary if you want to roam around at night.

Crafted Spear – You start out with an axe and a dagger, so why not get a weapon that’s suitable for thrusting and stabbing?

Crafted Bow – This will likely be your first ranged weapon in Sons of the Forest.

Molotov Cocktail – Don’t let all that alcohol go to waste. Turn them into flammable projectiles that can incinerate your foes.

Sons of the Forest is available via Steam.