Before embarking on gruesome expeditions in Sons of the Forest, one should know the location of all the special weapons so they can make it their top priority to obtain them once they are able to. We have listed all eight special guns that you should have in your arsenal.
- There are about eight special weapons in Sons Of The Forest.
- The Stun Baton is obtainable in the early game and is dependent on batteries to operate.
- The Stun Gun offers the same type of damage as the Stun Baton and is located in the same cave as the Rebreather.
- The Katana is one of the strongest, if not the strongest close, range weapon in the game, and players will need the Shovel and the maintenance keycard before they can obtain it.
- The Crossbow is the ideal long-range to have at all times, and players will need the maintenance keycard before they can obtain it.
- The Compound Bow is the best long-range weapon in the game. However, it does require the player to use both of their hands and requires a Shovel before you can obtain it.
- Obtaining the Pistol is incredibly easy. Players just need to either build a small boat or swim toward the point of interest out in the sea.
- The Magnum uses the same 9mm ammo as the pistol while having incredibly higher damage. Players will need a Shovel before they can obtain the exact location of this weapon.
- The Shotgun is at one of the points of interest on your GPS. Players will need a Shovel before they can obtain this weapon.
As for right now, there are eight special weapons in the game; however, do keep in mind that the game is still in early access mode, and the developers are still adding new commodities or new stuff, if you will, to the game.
- Stun Baton
- Stun Gun
- Katana
- Crossbow
- Compound Bow
- Handgun
- Magnum
- Shotgun
To make things easier for you, we have inserted a Sons of the Forest Special Weapons Comparison table below:
| Weapon | Category | Speed | Damage | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stun Baton | Melee | Medium | Low - Medium | Low |
| Stun Gun | Ranged | Low | Low | N/A |
| Katana | Melee | High | Medium | Medium |
| Crossbow | Ranged | Low | Medium - High | Medium - High |
| Compound Bow | Ranged | Low - Medium | High | High |
| Pistol | Ranged | High | Low - Medium | Medium |
| Magnum | Ranged | High | Medium - High | Medium - High |
| Shotgun | Ranged | Low | High | Low |
Stun Baton
| Weapon Category | Speed | Damage | Block | Attacks | Location |
| Melee | Medium | Low – Medium | Medium | Stun Melee | Near the Rope Gun Cave |
Stun Baton can be acquired fairly early on your playthrough, and obtaining it early on can make you a force to be reckoned with while facing the early game mobs. It is an absolute must-have while you’re facing more terrifying monstrosities that attack your base later on.
In order to obtain the Stun Baton, you will need to head to this specific location on the GPS, as shown in the image below.
Stun Gun
| Weapon Category | Speed | Damage | Block | Location |
| Ranged | Low | Low | None | Rebreather / Taser Cave |
The Stun Gun is another fantastic weapon that works in a similar manner as the previous weapon we’ve listed; for long-range scenarios. It can also be obtained fairly early in the game. Players only need to head to the GPS location that is shown in the pic below.
Once you enter the cave, you only need to follow the linear path. As you progress, you will find yourself at a crossroads. On to the left way is the path that will take you to the location of the Rebreather, which is essential if you wish to end the game. On the right is the path that will take you to the Stun Gun location. As you progress, you will come across a few mobs and another crossroad (players will also obtain some stun gun ammo from here), take another right and keep following the path.
Players will find some bodies hanging from the roof of the cave. You will also notice a hand sticking out. Interact with it, and you will obtain the Stun Gun.
Katana
| Weapon Category | Speed | Damage | Block | Range | Location |
| Melee | High | Medium | Medium | Medium | South-Eastern Cave Bunker |
The Katana is a straight-up powerhouse in close-range combat- however, players would first need to embark on a long journey to actually obtain this weapon. First thing first, players will need to obtain the Shovel and the Maintenance key card.
Once all the preliminary preparation is done, head to the location shown in the pic below to obtain the Katana weapon in Sons Of The Forest.
On the floor you are on right now, upon exploration, you can find some golf balls and the Putter weapon in the bedroom. If you backtrack and move down the stairs again and enter the door with a “2” written beside it. Once there, enter the second opened door located on the right of the hallway, and you will find the Katana in the bedroom.
Crossbow
| Weapon Category | Speed | Damage | Range | Uses | Location |
| Ranged | Low | Medium – High | Medium – High | Crossbow Bolt | Food and Dining Bunker |
The Crossbow is another ideal weapon to have for long-range combat, thanks to its heavy damage. For the Crossbow, you will also need to obtain the maintenance keycard. We have already listed how to obtain it in the Katana section.
Thankfully, the Crossbow is very easy to locate. Enter the cave shown in the picture below.
Compound Bow
| Weapon Category | Speed | Damage | Range | Uses | Location |
| Ranged | Low – Medium | High | High | Arrow | Maintenance Bunker B |
Once you have grown tired of the Crossbow, then the Compound Bow is the way to go. It is very easily the best bow in Sons of The Forest. In order to obtain this weapon, first things first, you will need to reach the point of interest shown on the map below with a shovel. Obtaining this weapon without a shovel is not possible, unfortunately.
Pistol
| Weapon Category | Speed | Damage | Range | Uses | Max Capacity | Location |
| Ranged | High | Low – Medium | Medium | 9mm Ammo | 12 |
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A Pistol should be the ideal long-range weapon to get as soon as you are able to because it is incredibly easy to obtain. First thing first, you would have to reach the beach that is shown in the image below.
Magnum
| Weapon Category | Speed | Damage | Range | Uses | Max Capacity | Location |
| Ranged | High | Medium – High | Medium – High | 9mm Ammo | 6 | Maintenance Bunker C |
The Magnum is one of the strongest weapons in the game, and it uses the same ammo rounds as the Pistol. While obtaining the pistol is extremely easy, we will recommend saving your 9mm rounds until you get a magnum because of its incredibly higher damage output.
For this beast of a weapon, players would first need to trek a long journey on the other side of the island and reach the location shown on the map below in Sons Of The Forest. Once there, players will need a Shovel so they can start digging. Obtaining this weapon is unfortunately not possible without the shovel.
Shotgun
| Weapon Category | Speed | Damage | Range | Max Stack | Location |
| Ranged | Low | High | Low | 1 | Operative’s Grave |
And finally, the Shotgun is the ideal weapon to have when you are dealing with tougher enemies at close range. What’s best about this weapon is not its damage but just how easy it is the obtain it.
The first thing players will need for the weapon is a Shovel. Once they have crafted one, then they only need to head to the location; shown in the image below.
Conclusion
That concludes our guide on all the special weapons locations in Sons Of The Forest. The game has been long anticipated by fans of the survival genre as the Forest was already one of the most popular Survival games on the market.
Here we have listed all of the special weapons in Sons of the Forest as these weapons are bound to give you an upper hand while taking on man-made horrors beyond our comprehension. Although these weapons will only help you out in the offense, consider reading our guide on how to build a defensive wall for good defense as well.
In any case, we hope our guide helped you out. The game is still in early access and is available now on PC through Steam. The developers are still taking in the community’s opinion and adding new things to the game from time to time. Do let us know what you think about the game in the comment section below.
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