How do you defend against mutants in Sons of the Forest?

All Mutant Enemies in Sons of the Forest
  1. Block or sidestep to avoid its leap attack then hit it once or twice with a melee weapon.
  2. Position yourself so you can see all or most of them so they can't flank you.
  3. Explosives are highly effective.
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How do you defend against mutants in The Forest?

Defensive Spikes can be used for preventing cannibals and mutants destroying your walls, if you build a base on ground. As of v0. 12, defensive spikes no longer harm enemies. Simply position them in front of your walls, and the walls should then be much safer.
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How do you defend your base in Sons of the Forest?

Start small with your base and immediately stick a wall of logs all the way around it to create a barrier. For each one of the logs, you're going to want to aim your axe at the top and chip away at it to create a spike. These spiked defenses can slow cannibals and mutants down, especially if you create a raised base.
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How do you keep mutants away in The Forest?

For the first few days, simple fortifications, walls, and traps will keep the mutants from attacking the player. However, the mutants will eventually send creepy mutants to the players camp, which are much more difficult to defeat than mutants.
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What is the best weapon against mutants in the forest?

The Shotgun is the most reliable for defeating the Fingers mutant, as it can only handle about two shots before falling. If players don't have any ammo or explosives, then a Molotov is an excellent alternative for an easy takedown or a melee weapon like the Katana.
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What is the best trap against mutants in the forest?

The Deadfall Trap is designed to kill cannibals and mutants by dropping a falling log on them when triggered. Like all advanced traps, it will not trigger when animals run through it.
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Can you build a defensive gate in Sons of the Forest?

To make a Defensive Wall Gate you need to have at least 5 logs that have been used to create a wall. Once you have this, take another log and approach the 5 logs you want to use as a gate. Press the action button, and the log will be split to create a door. Press E to open and close this.
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What is the best defense in the Sons of the Forest?

Perhaps the best way to ensure that a hard-built base is kept safe from cannibal takeover is to make it, or at least large parts of it, completely inaccessible to them. The easiest way to do this it to build near cliffs or lakes, since cannibals can't swim or climb that far.
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Where is the safest base in the Sons of the Forest?

North-West island base

Enemies cannot swim in Sons Of The Forest, so the deep water around this island offers easy protection from their attacks.
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Can you scare away cannibals in Sons of the Forest?

Regular Cannibals, being the base type of Cannibal, can be scared off. As shown in the 3rd Sons of the Forest trailer, Cannibals held at gunpoint will hesitate to attack the player.
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Are there friendly mutants in Sons of the Forest?

Virginia is a human mutant with three arms and legs who can become a companion in Sons of the Forest.
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How do you tame cannibals in Sons of the Forest?

It is also possible to "tame" the cannibals (Have them not attack you/be more docile). This is done by taking something with decent block and blocking their attacks, until they eventually show signs of neutrality towards the player.
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How do you get cannibals to stop attacking you in The Forest?

Hitting a cannibal will stun them for a second, preventing them from attacking, and allowing for a chain of attacks. Cannibals set on fire from a Flare Gun or Molotov will be unable to attack, and will wander slowly in a direction, flailing their arms while doing so.
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What is Caterpillar's weakness in Sons of the Forest?

Weaknesses[edit]

Vulnerable to the Stun Gun, and buckshot rounds.
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What is the strongest weapon in Sons of the Forest?

The shotgun is the most effective of ranged weapons in Sons Of The Forest, dealing huge amounts of damage, particularly at close range. The shotgun is located at a grave in the south-western side of the map.
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What is the strongest Armour in Sons of the Forest?

The best armor in Sons of the Forest for its protection against cannibals is the Tech Armor, whereas the best armor for stealth is the Leaf Armor. However, they both have their downsides, with the Tech Armor costing Printer Resin to make each piece, and Leaf Armor offering awful protection.
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What is the scariest enemy in Sons of the Forest?

Sons Of The Forest: All Enemies, Ranked
  1. 1 Demon Boss.
  2. 2 Demons. ...
  3. 3 Rattler Twins. ...
  4. 4 Fingers. ...
  5. 5 Red Brutes. ...
  6. 6 The Twins. ...
  7. 7 The Food Bunker Boss. ...
  8. 8 Masked Cannibals. ...
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Can enemies walk through doors in Sons of the Forest?

Yeah. You can make a door (7 stacked logs, with the center cut out except for the top log), but cannibals walk right through it.
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Can you lock your door in Sons of the Forest?

After building the desired shelter and placing a door on it, players can now add a lock. To add a lock, equip a stick and approach the door. An arrow pointing to the right will appear, indicating to place the stick by right-clicking.
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Can you make a water catcher in Sons of the Forest?

A Water Collector in Sons of the Forest, also known as a Rain Catcher, is simply made with a Turtle Shell and sixteen sticks, with the blueprints in your manual book.
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Do animal traps work in Sons of the Forest?

yes. The thing about the small animal traps, is that you need to be in the area for the small animals to spawn, then get trapped. If you leave the area/arent close enough for the game to spawn animals near you, it wont work.
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Do traps work in Sons of the Forest?

Traps are an incredibly handy resource in Sons of the Forest, but some are more useful throughout the game than others.
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How many mutants are in Sons of the Forest?

Mutants are a special, stronger type of enemy in Sons of the Forest. Currently, there are four known variants of cannibals. Each mutant group has their own unique characteristics and behaviours.
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Can cannibals climb walls in Sons of the Forest?

As you may have noticed, the cannibals in Sons of the Forest are quite good at climbing, so they'll leap over walls with no trouble at all. That's why the Defensive Wall can be a helpful way to slow them down and give you an extra layer of defense.
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