Stealth & Exploration Build — Sons of the Forest Guide

Master stealth and exploration in Sons of the Forest with the perfect build, prioritizing silent takedowns using the Bow and Night Vision Goggles.

For a stealth and exploration build in Sons of the Forest, focus on mobility and efficient item management. Quickly access essential tools by assigning them to hotkeys (0-9). Befriending Virginia is key for an exploration companion; simply avoid harming her, and she will eventually trust you. She offers unlimited ammo with any gun you give her, but remember to remove attachments first to avoid losing them.

Companion Management

• Befriending Virginia: Do nothing to harm her. She will eventually become friendly.
• Virginia's Weapons: She has unlimited ammo with any gun. Remove attachments before giving her a weapon to prevent losing them.
• Reviving Companions: Virginia and Kelvin can be revived if knocked down by an NPC. They cannot be revived if you kill them or if an NPC finishes them off after they are knocked down.

Exploration Tips

• Quick Item Access: Assign frequently used items to hotkeys (0-9) for fast retrieval.
• Kelvin in Base: Kelvin can enter your base, but a chair may encourage him to go inside more often.
• Preventing Base Damage: To stop Kelvin from destroying your base while chopping trees, go to settings, gameplay, and turn off 'Structure Damage'.

Useful Walkthroughs for Exploration

• Surviving the First Day
• Essential Items You Should Get
• Building Ziplines and Great Looting Spots
• How to Get the Shovel
• Shotgun, Chainsaw, Crossbow and Firefighter Axe
• Compound Bow, Revolver and Katana