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Learning how to build is one of the vital survival skills in Sons of the Forest, an indie horror sandbox based on the idea of survival with minimal resources.
Stranded on the strange island, struggling for food, and resources while fighting predators constantly trying to bring you down, the better you can build a haven for yourself, the higher your chances of escaping.
If you’re still confused about this crucial skill of building in the game, this guide is the best place to start.
How To Build In Sons Of The Forest
To build in Sons of the Forest, consult the building guide by pressing B on your keyboard (or the top D-pad if you’re playing on a controller) and choosing the structure you want to build.
The building guide has two modes, one teaching you how to build basic things like a fire or a shelter. The other also provides specific instructions on the materials and steps required to construct various reinforced shelters, tree shelters, furniture, storage, utility, gardening, and traps.
You can swap through the buildings by pressing X (keyboard), Square (PlayStation), or X (Xbox). Then, once you have selected what you want to build, the game will give you the option to place a ghost structure of that building on the ground by left-clicking (mouse), pressing R2 (PlayStation), or pressing RT (Xbox).
After that, all you need to do is to fill in that ghost structure by either asking Kelvin to finish off the building or doing it manually by cutting down logs and putting them in place by pressing E (keyboard), X (PlayStation), or A (Xbox).
That said, you can always build custom structures in the game. You don’t have to follow specific instructions and can let your imagination run wild.
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What Are Essential Elements To Build Early On in Sons Of The Forest?
Now that you’re familiar with all the elements the game allows you to build, let’s take a quick look at the essential structures and items you need to get up and running as soon as possible. As they are vital to your survival on the island and your progress through the game, you should give key importance to them.
- Shelter: Shelter provides a safe location to rest at night. Furthermore, a fortified shelter is necessary to keep the cannibals and mutants away. Look through your survival manual for instructions on how to build a basic shelter early on.
- Tent: A tent is the most basic item for saving your game that can be built anywhere. All it takes is a normal tarp and stick to build one. As frequently saving in the game is important, keep a tent in your inventory.
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- Storage: Since you can only carry a limited number of items in your inventory, you need storage to stash all the excess resources.
- Defensive Wall: Having a defensive wall made with wooden logs is essential for protection against predators in the game.
- Fire: Fire can be built easily with sticks and a lighter. It is essential to provide warmth and cook food.
- Traps: You need different kinds of traps scattered around your base for catching small animals and guarding against enemies.
Building plays a critical role in your survival in Sons Of The Forest since it allows you to create reinforced shelters and craft different traps to take out Cannibals before they even get close.