Bow in Sons of the Forest - one of the most primitive weapons that will be extremely useful in the first days of survival. In the future it will be possible to find compound bowwith better ballistics. For this weapon you need arrows, which also come in different types: from stone to carbon fiber shells.
In this guide, we will tell you how to make a bow and arrows in Sons Of The Forest, where to find a compound bow, and how to craft all types of ammunition for this weapon.
How to make a bow in Sons Of The Forest
You can craft a bow in Sons Of The Forest almost at the very beginning of the game. To create, you need to put it on a workbench 2 sticks, 1 tape and 1 rope - the weapon is ready.
Sticks can be found almost anywhere, they spawn extremely often. If you couldn’t find it, then break bushes or thin trees with just one blow. You can also ask Kelvin get these resources.
Tape and rope are random drops from suitcases, containers, graves, cannibal camps and caves. You can find at least one rope in the place where interactive map.
Where to find compound bow
A compound or compound bow is improved version ordinary. It can only be found in one place on the map, it is marked in the image above. The point is located in the southwest of the map.
Having reached the desired coordinates, you will find dug bunker hatch. Take advantage of shovelto dig a descent. Once at the bottom, run along the corridor to the first entrance to the room (on the right), go to the back bedroom, and from it to the bathroom. In this room you will find a bathtub in which a corpse lies, and next to it is a modern bow.
How to make arrows in Sons Of The Forest
Bow arrows in Sons of the Forest are three kinds: stone, printed, carbon fiber.
stone arrows
Crafting stone arrows will require you to pre-assemble:
- 2 sticks - can be found everywhere or collected from bushes / small trees, or you can ask Kelvin about it.
- 4 small stones - can be found almost anywhere, especially on the coast.
- 2 feathers - you will need to kill the birds, or build a birdhouse. Birds often live on the coast.
Put all the collected materials on the workbench and get 4 arrows for one creation.
3D printed arrows
To create printed arrows, you first need to access 3D printer. There are 4 of them on the island in total: they are all marked on the map. 3 are located on the west coast and 1 on the east.
The 3D Printer to the southwest is located in the same bunker as the Compound Bow. To craft these projectiles, you need to acquire 50 ml 3D printer resin, then start the creation process on the computer: in one go get 5 unsealed arrows.
Carbon fiber arrows
There is no way to craft carbon fiber arrows. They are in various suitcases, and are also found in bunkers, often lying in the corner.
How to shoot a bow
Before using a bow, you need to get arrows: any of the three types. When you pick up a weapon for the first time, it will not be loaded: press "R" keyto get the ammo.
Having shot the first arrow at the enemy, you should not think about how to charge the bow again - this happens automatically if there is a reserve in the inventory. It is necessary to aim just above the tip of the arrow, taking into ballistics. It directly depends on the type of bow and type of arrow, so it takes practice to get the hang of it.
Carbon fiber arrows, of course, will make you feel more comfortable in battle, but we recommend getting a compound bow as soon as possible: it is much easier to shoot from it than from a stone one.
In addition, you can practice shooting on any surface: wood, stone - arrows can be taken back. Occasionally, a paper target may fall out of suitcases and other containers, which will simplify training. You can pick up the projectile from the enemy, even while he is alive. It is enough to aim at the arrow and press "E".
How to change arrows
Before choosing arrows, make sure you have several types of projectiles in your inventory. Holding the bow in your hands, look down and press the "R" key until you load the weapon with the desired arrow.
We hope our guide helped you understand how to make a bow and arrow in Sons Of The Forest. If you have any questions - ask them in the comments, we will definitely answer. Read others Sons Of The Forest guides in the appropriate section of the site.
