Sons Of The Forest Best Weapons [Top 6]

Among the various weapons, I will detail some of the best weapons in Sons of The Forest. Each weapon has distinct characteristics and can be useful according to the combat situation.

Best Weapons Compared

The following table compares the best weapons in the Sons of the Forest:

No.	Name	Best for	Item Type	Location	Obtained through	Equipable	Upgradable	Throwable	Storage	Speed	Damage	Block	Range	Max Stack	Uses
1	Shotgun	The Strongest Weapon	Weapon	GPS locator marker in a grave in a nightclub	Digging up the grave with a shovel/picking it up on the bar counter of the nightclub	One/Two-Handed	The shotgun rail is used to add attachments such as a flashlight and laser sight.	N/A	Unknown	Slow fire rate	High	N/A	Short	1	-
2	Stun Gun	Best Weapon For Defense	-	Rebreather Cave	-	Yes	No	No	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
3	Pistol	Best Weapon For Beginners	Ranged	1. On the Survival raft 2. In green point cave near the lake cave on the rear side of the map (requires maintenance keycard)	-	Yes	Yes	No	Unknown	Fast	Low-Medium	-	Medium	12	9mm Ammo
4	Crossbow	Highest Damage-dealing Weapon	Ranged	Food and Dining Bunker	-	Yes	Yes	No	Unknown	Low	Medium-High	-	Medium-High	-	Crossbow bolt
5	Tactical Axe	Best Weapon For Hunting	Utility Tool Melee Weapon	-	Emergency Pack	-	-	-	-	High	Low	Yes	Short	1	-
6	Chainsaw	Best Melee Weapon	-	-	-	Yes	No	No	-	Medium	-	-	-	-	-

Weapons Comparison Table.

1. Shotgun

The Strongest Weapon

Item Type	Weapon
Location	GPS locator marker in a grave in a nightclub
Obtained through	Digging up the grave with a shovel/picking it up on the bar counter of the nightclub
Equipable	One/Two-Handed
Upgradable	The shotgun rail is used to add attachments such as a flashlight and laser sight.
Throwable	N/A
Storage	Unknown
Speed	Slow fire rate
Damage	High
Block	N/A
Range	Short
Max Stack	1

When it comes to hunting down enemies, especially in close quarters, the shotgun proves to be an excellent choice in the Sons of the Forest. This weapon excels in short-range combat, dealing substantial damage to your adversaries.

To make the shotgun even more effective, I suggest enhancing it through various upgrades. Your first task is to locate the shotgun itself. Here’s how to find it:

1. Locating the Shotgun:

   • Use a tracker to help you locate the shotgun.
   • Since it’s buried underground, bring a shovel to unearth it safely.

2. Finding the Shotgun:

   • Head to the Western side where you’ll discover a grave marked by a wooden stick with a red cloth attached.
   • Start digging, and a casket will gradually emerge.
   • Inside the casket, you’ll find a deceased individual holding the shotgun.

3. Equipping the Shotgun:

   • To equip the shotgun, press the relevant key.

4. Ammo:

   • Keep in mind that shotgun ammo cannot be crafted.
   • Search specific areas as you explore the game world to find shotgun ammunition.

2. Stun Gun

Best Weapon For Defense

Location	Rebreather Cave
Equipable	Yes
Upgradable	No
Throwable	No

The Stun Gun is a valuable non-lethal weapon that can stun enemies and provide you with a tactical advantage in combat, as well as support teammates in multiplayer fights. Here’s how to obtain it:

1. Location: You can find the Stun Gun in a cave on the northern side of the beach. This cave is the same place where players acquire the Rebreather in Sons of the Forest.

2. Accessing the Cave: The cave entrance is initially blocked by wooden slabs. Use an Axe to remove these obstacles.

3. Navigating the Cave: As you progress through the cave, be prepared to encounter enemies. Keep a reliable weapon ready to fend them off.

4. Discovery: Eventually, you’ll reach an area with a red light source. Stop and look around; you’ll notice a deceased person hanging from the tunnel’s ceiling. Next to this figure, you’ll find the Stun Gun.

Remember that the Stun Gun requires ammo to function, and you can acquire ammo by looting crates.

3. Pistol

Best Weapon For Beginners

Item Type	Ranged
Location	1. On the Survival raft 2. In green point cave near the lake cave on the rear side of the map (requires maintenance keycard)
Equipable	Yes
Upgradable	Yes
Throwable	No
Storage	Unknown
Speed	Fast
Damage	Low-Medium
Range	Medium
Max Stack	12
Uses	9mm Ammo

When dealing with cannibals, a pistol proves to be a highly effective weapon due to its aim assistance, and ranged capabilities. But I will still advise you to exercise caution, as it can be noisy and potentially draw more enemies towards you. It is best to use it when there’s minimal risk of attracting additional foes to your location.

1. Obtaining the Pistol:

   • Use a GPS tracker to reach the ocean location.
   • Look for a red and black-colored boat or tent floating on the water.
   • Swim toward it and find a dead man on board with the pistol on his right side.
   • Collect any additional valuable items, including ammo.

2. Upgrading:

   • Upgrade the pistol to enhance its damage output.
   • Consider adding a silencer to reduce noise, making it less likely to attract enemies.

3. Ammo:

   • Be mindful of your limited ammo supply, as the ammo for this weapon is not craftable.
   • Explore areas where you are likely to find loot to restock ammo.

Exercise caution and use the pistol sparingly, as your ammo supply is limited. You can also check out my Sons Of The Forest Pistol Location for more details.

4. Crossbow

Highest Damage-dealing Weapon

Item Type	Ranged
Location	Food and Dining Bunker
Equipable	Yes
Upgradable	Yes
Throwable	No
Storage	Unknown
Speed	Low
Damage	Medium-High
Range	Medium-High
Uses	Crossbow bolt

If you prefer a sneaky playstyle, the Crossbow is an ideal weapon for you. Its ability to shoot arrows at enemies without making a sound makes it a top choice. Not only does it deal significant damage, but it also allows for precise aiming.

The Crossbow is especially useful for hunting animals, as it won’t spook them with the loud noise of other weapons. To obtain this weapon, follow these steps:

1. Location: The Crossbow can be found inside a bunker. Here’s how to access it:

2. Obtaining the Maintenance Key Card:

   • Complete other missions in Sons of the Forest to obtain the Maintenance Key Card.
   • The card’s location will be visible on your tracker, so follow the path indicated.

3. Navigating to the Bunker:

   • Enter a narrow opening that leads to a tunnel.
   • Proceed further until you come across the entrance to a room or bunker.
   • Descend using a ladder and use the Maintenance Key Card to open another door leading to a second room.

4. Finding the Crossbow:

   • Explore the room, and you’ll find a corpse and the Crossbow in the same location.
   • Pay special attention to the shelves, where you’ll locate the Crossbow.

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5. Tactical Axe

Best Weapon For Hunting

Item Type	Utility Tool Melee Weapon
Obtained through	Emergency Pack
Speed	High
Damage	Low
Block	Yes
Range	Short
Max Stack	1

In the beginning, you can easily acquire one of the best weapons, the tactical axe, by simply opening the emergency kit. The tactical axe is highly versatile, serving both as a weapon and a tool for various tasks like cutting down trees or other objects.

When it comes to defending yourself against less powerful enemies, the tactical axe is a reliable choice. While it may not deal as much damage as some other weapons, its versatility and usefulness persist throughout the game, making it a valuable asset in your survival kit.

6. Chainsaw

Best Melee Weapon

Equipable	Yes
Upgradable	No
Throwable	No
Speed	Medium

Another excellent weapon in your arsenal is the chainsaw, known for its impressive damage output. Aside from its combat capabilities, you can also use it to efficiently take down trees, which is essential for gathering wood materials for building in Sons of Forest.

To obtain the chainsaw, make sure you have both the VIP and maintenance keycard.

Follow these steps to find it:

1. Locate the cave and venture inside. Continue moving through the cave system.

2. Keep navigating until you reach a bunker.

3. With careful exploration, you’ll find your way to the theater room within the bunker.

4. In the theater room, you’ll discover the chainsaw in the hands of a deceased individual sitting on a yellow-colored bean bag.

Why Others Were Not Chosen?

1. Katana: The swing movement is very slow, so I prefer the Tactical Axe over it.
2. Stun Baton: Although it has a paralyzing shock benefit, it deals very little damage and you need to switch to an alternative weapon for finishing off enemies.
3. Machete: It is not very effective at blocking enemy attacks for defensive strategy.
4. Compound Bow: The crossbow offers a better alternative in terms of damage output and accuracy.
5. Revolver: The revolver has a slow shooting transition and a less reload speed.

My Opinion On The Best Weapons

I have tried and tested all the mentioned weapons in my gameplay to check their efficiency during combat. Although all the listed best weapons have their uniqueness, I prefer to use a Shotgun when playing aggressively, a Stun Gun when supporting enemies, and a Chainsaw when I want to get rid of a large group of Cannibals.

However, I suggest you try out all these guns in Sons of the Forest to gain experience and decide which one suits you the most. 

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