Surviving the treacherous island in Sons of the Forest requires reliable firepower to fend off aggressive mutants and cannibals. While primitive melee weapons and crafted bows help in the early hours, locating actual firearms provides a massive tactical advantage for exploring deeper cave networks and underground facilities. Understanding where each gun is hidden and what tools are required to retrieve them will save you valuable time and resources during your playthrough.
Locating the Pistol and Stun Gun Early
The Pistol is one of the most accessible firearms you can acquire early in your journey without needing specialized excavation tools. It is situated on an inflatable life raft floating off the western coast of the island, marked clearly by a purple GPS locator. You simply need to swim out to the raft, climb aboard, and grab the weapon alongside essential survival supplies.
Another valuable early-game ranged option is the Stun Gun, which is ideal for incapacitating dangerous hostiles temporarily. Located inside a flooded coastal cave on the northern edge of the map, getting it requires navigating past several aggressive mutants. By sticking to the right pathway inside the cavern, you will discover the weapon hanging from a corpse near the ceiling.
Unearthing the Shotgun and Revolver with the Shovel
To acquire heavier firepower like the Shotgun and Revolver, players must first obtain the Shovel from deep within the cave systems. The Shotgun is buried inside a grave marked by a wooden cross and a purple GPS indicator on the northwestern side of the island. Digging up the soil reveals a coffin containing the firearm, giving you devastating close-quarters damage.
Similarly, the Revolver demands digging to access Maintenance Shaft C in the northeastern area. After unearthing the hatch entrance hidden under dirt beside surveying equipment, climb down into the bunker. You will locate the Revolver sitting on the floor next to a deceased worker inside the unfinished hallway.
Finding Advanced Firearms in High-Tech Bunkers
The Rifle represents the peak of long-range stopping power, but reaching it involves traversing dark and hazardous cave routes. It is hidden in a deep cavern on the island that also houses the Golden Armor. Navigating through the flooded passages with a Rebreather leads to a side chamber where the bolt-action rifle hangs from a fallen soldier.
Preparing before venturing into these subterranean locations is crucial, as enemies spawn in large numbers near high-tier loot. Equipping yourself with keycards, proper armor, and adequate ammunition ensures you can claim every firearm safely. Tracking down each weapon systematically converts your survivor from vulnerable prey into a formidable force across the island.
