Sons of the Forest Base Building Guide

Build a fortress in the forest with these strategies.

Choosing a Location

  • 1Build near fresh water (river/lake) for easy drinking and fishing.
  • 2Avoid building near cannibal camps - they will raid more frequently.
  • 3Flat ground makes building much easier.
  • 4Build near caves for quick resource access.
  • 5The beach is safe early game but exposed late game.

Basic Structures

  • 1Start with a simple log cabin using the blueprint system.
  • 2Use the Guide Book (B key) for pre-built structure blueprints.
  • 3Custom builds: Place logs vertically or horizontally freely.
  • 4Build a drying rack for curing meat (preserves food).
  • 5Rain collectors (Turtle Shell) provide free water.

Defense Strategies

  • 1Build defensive walls around your base perimeter.
  • 2Place bone traps and spikes along approach paths.
  • 3Build elevated platforms for ranged attacks.
  • 4Use fire as a deterrent - torches and campfires scare cannibals.
  • 5Stone walls are stronger than log walls for late-game defense.

Essential Base Items

  • 1Campfire: Cooking, warmth, and light.
  • 2Storage: Log sleds and shelves for inventory.
  • 3Bed: Save point and rest to skip night.
  • 4Armor rack: Display and quick-equip armor sets.
  • 5Weapon rack: Store and organize weapons.