Sons of the Forest Item Locations
Where to find every key item in Sons of the Forest — the rebreather, shovel, rope gun, pickaxe, all 14 weapons, keycards, golden armor and the 7 artifact pieces. Each one links to its exact spot on the map.
37 key items
Tick items as you grab them — progress saves on your device and syncs with the map.
FlashlightSurfaceHands-free cave light — far better than holding the lighter.📍 On hanging soldierView on map
ShovelGuideCaveDigs up graves and buried hatches to open new caves, artifacts and loot.📍 In hands of dead worker inside caveFull guide
RebreatherGuideCaveLets you breathe underwater to explore flooded caves and scuba-gated tunnels.📍 Inside the left tunnelFull guide
Rope GunGuideCaveFires a rope zipline to descend shafts and cross chasms — opens several caves.📍 Near the cave exit in the left tunnelFull guide
PickaxeGuideCaveMines Solafite ore and climbs frozen walls to reach the endgame caves.📍 Stuck in the Solafite Ore on the wallFull guide
CrossBunkerRepels demons — essential in the demon-infested late-game caves.View on map
BinocularsSurfaceZoom in to scout enemies, points of interest and terrain from afar.📍 On top of the kayakView on map
GPS LocatorSurfaceA GPS locator pickup — collect them to track points across the island.📍 On Emergency RaftView on map
GuitarBunkerA playable guitar — a fun collectible rather than a survival tool.📍 On bar stand topView on map
KatanaGuideBunkerFast, high-DPS melee weapon and a community favourite — hidden in a bunker.📍 On 2nd bunker floorFull guide
ChainsawBunkerDevastating melee that also fells trees fast; runs on fuel.📍 In the Theater roomView on map
RifleGuideCaveBolt-action rifle with strong long-range damage.📍 In hands of dead soldierFull guide
ShotgunGuideSurfaceHeavy close-range burst damage — tucked inside a grave.📍 Inside graveFull guide
RevolverBunkerReliable mid-game sidearm.📍 In hand of dead workerView on map
Compact PistolSurfaceEarly, easy-to-carry pistol.📍 On Emergency RaftView on map
CrossbowBunkerSilent ranged weapon with retrievable bolts.📍 Next to the projectorView on map
Compound BowBunkerUpgraded bow with better draw strength and damage.📍 Inside the bathroomView on map
MacheteSurfaceFast cutting melee weapon.📍 Inserted into the sleeping bagView on map
Modern AxeSurfaceStrong melee axe that also chops trees quickly.📍 In the chest of a dead soldierView on map
Firefighter AxeBunkerHeavy-hitting fire axe melee weapon.📍 At the end of the hallwayView on map
Stun BatonSurfaceMelee weapon that stuns enemies on hit.📍 In the pile of skullsView on map
Stun GunCaveRanged taser that briefly stuns a target.📍 Inside the right tunnelView on map
SlingshotSurfaceEarly ranged option using rocks or marbles.📍 On middle mercenary corpseView on map
Ancient ArmorCaveThe strongest armour in the game — golden Solafite plating, deep in a cave.View on map
WetsuitCaveDiving suit that helps with underwater exploration.View on map
Golden MaskBunkerA rare golden mask — cosmetic, but a prized find.📍 On 5th bunker floorView on map- Space SuitBunkerA full space suit stashed in a bunker.📍 On 2nd bunker floorView on map
Maintenance CardBunkerOpens maintenance bunker doors — a key story unlock.📍 Next to 3D Printer in the bunkerView on map- VIP CardBunkerUnlocks the luxury / VIP bunker areas.📍 On desk in Security roomView on map
- Guest CardBunkerOpens the guest bunker doors.📍 On 5th bunker floorView on map
Artifact ACaveArtifact piece A — one of seven.View on map
Artifact BCaveArtifact piece B — one of seven.📍 Second pice of the ArtifactView on map
Artifact CCaveArtifact piece C — one of seven.View on map
Artifact DCaveArtifact piece D — one of seven.View on map
Artifact ECaveArtifact piece E — one of seven.View on map- Artifact FCaveArtifact piece F — one of seven.View on map
- Artifact GCaveArtifact piece G — one of seven.View on map
Sons of the Forest item locations — FAQ
Where is the rebreather in Sons of the Forest?
The rebreather (scuba gear) is inside a cave on the island — it lets you breathe underwater to reach the flooded, scuba-gated tunnels. Open the map link on the Rebreather card above to jump to its exact location.
Where do you find the shovel in Sons of the Forest?
The shovel is in the hands of a dead worker inside a cave. You need it to dig up graves and buried hatches that open new caves, artifacts and loot. The card above links to its precise spot on the map.
What is the best weapon in Sons of the Forest?
The katana is widely considered the best melee weapon — it's fast with high damage — and it's hidden in a bunker. For ranged fights the rifle and shotgun are the strongest. All are pinned on the map with their exact locations.
How do you get the keycards in Sons of the Forest?
The maintenance, VIP and guest keycards are found inside bunkers and gate the story bunkers and the best loot. The Keycards section above links each one to its exact location on the map.
How many artifact pieces are in Sons of the Forest?
There are seven artifact pieces (A–G), each hidden in a cave. Collect all of them to assemble the artifact used in the ending. Every piece is mapped in the Artifact pieces section above.
Data & credits
Item locations are the factual marker coordinates from the open-source Sons of the Forest map (th.gl) (MIT); descriptions link to the Sons of the Forest Wiki (CC BY-SA). PinDrop is fan-made and not affiliated with Endnight Games.