Survival is tricky in Sons of the Forest and making sure you have all the necessary tools can be a bit of a challenge. If you plan to go hunting or need a tool for self defense, look no further than the bow and arrow. This simple yet effective weapon is great for early games when you’re looking for basic survival necessities. This guide will show you how to craft a box and arrows in Sons of the Forest.
How to make a bow in Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest doesn’t have the most comprehensive crafting system in survival games. Crafting recipes are unlocked by finding all the materials needed to craft a specific item and the recipes themselves only show the silhouettes of the materials needed to craft the item. To make a bow, you will need the following items:
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At first, you should be able to get the items needed for a bow very quickly. Sticks can be found all over the island by digging the ground or chopping down trees. Rope and Duct Tape can be found around where you spawn, but Rope can also be crafted later in the game. You can craft the bow by combining items in your inventory.
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How to Craft Arrows in Sons of the Forest
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Once you’ve created a bow, you’ll need some arrows to go with it. The first type of arrows you can craft are stone arrows. Like the bow, these have a relatively simple recipe. Gather the following items for the arrows:
Feathers and stones are easy to find by searching the ground and killing birds. Birds can be found very easily by combing the beaches of the island. With all the materials at hand, combine them in your inventory to craft a bundle of Stone Arrows.
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