The Ultimate Sons of The Forest Survival Guide (v.1.0)

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Section 1: Basic Survival (The Essentials)

1. Your Best Friend is the Tech Tablet:
Mark Resources: See a blueberry bush? Mark it on your tablet (Aim + G). It will now always be visible on your map. Essential for food and stick gathering in winter.
Co-op Markers: Agree on marker meanings with your partner. Example: Red circle = "Danger here", Blue square = "Rich resources".

2. Don't Build a Palace. Build a Fortress:
Traps are your primary defense. "Bone Maker" traps are especially effective against large groups. Place them on paths and near your base entrance.
Use the Terrain: Build your base on a cliff or by water to limit attack directions.
Winter Prep: Stockpile sticks and stones in summer. They become scarce in winter.

3. Kelvin is a Partner, Not a Pack Mule:
Specific Orders: Don't just tell him to "gather sticks". Use specific commands ("Gather sticks here", "Get 10 sticks") to prevent him from depleting your vital supplies.
Base Defense: Equip him with a modern axe - he will defend the base more effectively.

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Section 2: Advanced Tactics (For Comfortable Living)

4. Infinite Resources are Real:
Turtles = Infinite Armor. Find a beach with turtles - you have an endless source of armor. They respawn.
The 3D Printer is Key to Power. Search bunkers for printer resin. You can print dozens of arrows, grenade shells, and most importantly, *the rebreather*.
Owls = Infinite Feathers. Listen for owls at night. One owl yields 10 feathers. This is the safest and most efficient way to stockpile arrows.

5. Combat Tactics:
Block is Everything. In melee combat, hold block (RMB). Wait for the mutant to attack, block it, and you'll have an opening for 2-3 strikes. Don't swing mindlessly.
Flamethrower vs. Fingers. If attacked by a Fingers mutant, set it on fire. It will panic, run away, and likely die from the burn damage.
The Naked Tactic: In some caves, it's effective to strip naked and cover yourself in mud (Press 'C') to become less detectable to mutants.

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Section 3: Secrets & Hidden Mechanics

6. Use the Environment Against Enemies:
Enemies take damage from and fear fire. Lure them into campfires or use the torch to cause panic.
Most enemies cannot swim. Lure them into deep water to drown them.
Trees felled onto cannibals will crush and kill them.

7. Inventory & Base Optimization:
Item Bag: Find this as early as possible. It dramatically increases your carrying capacity.
Drying Rack is the superior method for long-term food storage. Craft it from sticks and rope.
Snowshoes (crafted from 10 sticks & 2 ropes) are essential for traversing deep snow in winter without slowing down.

8. Final Wisdom:
This island doesn't want you to leave. It wants to break you. Every death is not a failure, but a lesson. Learn from it. Adapt. Become stronger than the forest itself.