Sons of the Forest · Cave
Where to find the Rope Gun
The rope gun fires a rope zipline you can descend, letting you drop down shafts and cross chasms. It opens up several caves — and, alongside the rebreather, it's needed to reach the shovel.
In-game location — Near the cave exit in the left tunnelIn a caveView exact spotLocation
Cave
What it does
Zipline down shafts & into gated caves
You need
No tools
Unlocks
Shovel, Katana
Where it fits in your run
This itemRope Gun
Rope GunThen unlocks
How to get the Rope Gun
- 1Go to the cave marked on our map and head inside.
- 2Follow the left tunnel toward the exit — the rope gun is near there.
- 3Pick it up, then fire it at rope anchors to descend shafts.
- 4With it and the rebreather you can now finish the shovel cave.
Tips
- ·Combine it with the rebreather to unlock the shovel.
- ·Keep an eye on stamina during long descents.
Rope Gun — FAQ
Where is the rope gun in Sons of the Forest?
The rope gun is in a cave, near the exit of the left tunnel. Use the map link on this page to jump to it.
What is the rope gun used for?
Firing rope ziplines to descend shafts and cross gaps. It opens several caves and is required (with the rebreather) for the shovel.
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.