Sons of the Forest: How To Find The Best Weapons | Shotgun, Katana, Chainsaw & More Locations Guide

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Trapped on an island overrun with monsters, you’re going to want all the weapons you can get. In Sons of the Forest, the best weapons are totally unique — you can’t craft them, you’ll have to find them. Weapons like handguns, shotguns and even swords will help you fight back the hordes of mutants and complete your mission. Each weapon always spawns in the same spot on the map, the tricky part is just accessing those areas.

If you’re looking for killer tools like the katana, chainsaw, revolver and much more, we’re listing (and showing) the locations for every major weapon you’ll want to get. Before you can delve into the deep underground recesses of the island, you’ll want to stock up on weapons. Even solo players can survive the onslaught with the right tools in your backpack. Learn where to get these awesome weapons in (generally) the order they’re available.

More Sons of the Forest guides:

How To Escape The Island | Ending Guide | How To Get The Shovel & Unlock Hidden Underground Locations | How To Find A 3D Printer | How To Get The Pistol

Weapons and upgrades are always located in the same spot when playing a normal island run. Your starting position is randomized, but weapon locations are not.

Pistol: The earliest firearm you can acquire. Located on the purple GPS marker over the water, off the island’s coast. You’ll have to swim to the life raft where a dead Beta Team member is located. Watch out for the shark on the way there.

Shotgun: Shovel required. At a different purple GPS marker. Find the buried Beta Team member location.

Compound Bow: Shovel required. Dig up the entrance to Maintenance Hatch B. This optional hatch contains a Compound Bow and the Pistol Silencer Upgrade.

Revolver: Shovel required. Dig