Sons of the Forest · Cave
Where to find the Shovel
The shovel is a required progression tool. It lets you dig up dirt mounds, buried graves and the covered hatches that lead to some of the island's best loot and hidden caves.
In-game location — In hands of dead worker inside caveIn a caveView exact spotLocation
Cave
What it does
Digs up graves, mounds & buried hatches
You need
Rebreather, Rope Gun
Unlocks
Shotgun
Where it fits in your run
You need these first
- ▸Rebreather — the shovel cave has a flooded underwater tunnel
- ▸Rope Gun — you need it to descend the rope shafts inside
How to get the Shovel
- 1Grab the Rebreather and Rope Gun first — you can't finish the shovel cave without them.
- 2Travel to the cave marked on our map and head inside.
- 3Use the rebreather to swim the flooded tunnel and the rope gun to descend the shafts.
- 4You'll find the shovel in the hands of a dead worker — pick it up.
- 5Now dig up dirt mounds, graves and buried hatches across the island.
Tips
- ·No rebreather or rope gun means no shovel — get both first.
- ·Once you have it, revisit graves and mounds you passed earlier; many hide loot or new cave entrances.
Shovel — FAQ
Where is the shovel in Sons of the Forest?
The shovel is deep inside a cave, held by a dead worker. You need the rebreather and rope gun to reach it. Use the map link on this page for its exact location.
What do you need to get the shovel?
The rebreather (to cross the flooded tunnel) and the rope gun (to descend the shafts). Grab both before attempting the shovel cave.
What is the shovel used for?
Digging up dirt mounds, buried graves and covered hatches — many of which hide loot or lead to new caves.
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.