Sons of the Forest · Cave
Where to find the Rebreather
The rebreather — Sons of the Forest's scuba gear — lets you breathe underwater indefinitely. It opens up flooded cave tunnels and underwater passages, and it's a prerequisite for reaching the shovel.
In-game location — Inside the left tunnelIn a caveView exact spotLocation
Cave
What it does
Breathe underwater to reach flooded caves
You need
No tools
Unlocks
Shovel
Where it fits in your run
This itemRebreather
RebreatherThen unlocks
How to get the Rebreather
- 1Head to the cave marked on our map.
- 2Go inside and follow the left tunnel.
- 3The rebreather is inside — pick it up.
- 4You can now swim through submerged tunnels without drowning.
Tips
- ·Grab it early — it gates underwater exploration and the shovel.
- ·Bring a flashlight; the underwater caves are pitch black.
Rebreather — FAQ
Where is the rebreather (scuba gear) in Sons of the Forest?
It's inside a cave, in the left tunnel — no other tools are required to reach it. Use the map link on this page for the exact spot.
What does the rebreather do?
It lets you breathe underwater indefinitely, opening flooded tunnels and underwater routes — including the path to the shovel.
Do you need the rebreather for the shovel?
Yes — the shovel cave has an underwater section you can't cross without the rebreather.
Related items
Location from the open-source Sons of the Forest map (th.gl) (MIT). Full walkthrough on the Sons of the Forest Wiki. PinDrop is fan-made and not affiliated with Endnight Games.