If you wish to discover the shovel in Sons of the Forest, it is trickier than you would possibly count on. In the event you’ve achieved just a bit exploring and stumbled throughout these spots on the bottom at factors of curiosity that present a shovel image, you could suppose it is a device close to at hand. However this staple of survival video games is definitely hidden deep inside a cave and there are a couple of conditions to discovering it.
In the event you’re questioning how one can save your sport (opens in new tab), there is a information for that. Or in the event you simply need a couple of recommendations on how one can survive (opens in new tab) the cannibal-infested island, I can assist with that too. In the event you’re eager to learn how to get the shovel in Sons of the Forest, here is what it’s essential know earlier than you set out.
Earlier than you got down to discover the shovel
The shovel is hidden deep inside a cave, however to make your approach to it, you may want to search out the rebreather so you possibly can breathe underwater—such a comforting thought—and the rope gun to make use of as a zipline.
You may discover the rebreather inside a cave on the seashore to the north of the island, and the rope gun is positioned in a cave to the west. Test the map beneath for the cave entrance places.
Sons of the Forest shovel location
Search for the cave entrance to the west of the snowy, mountainous area within the middle of the island. I’ve marked the situation on the map beneath nevertheless it’s straightforward to identify as you may discover three our bodies “standing” shut by. You may have to wade by shallow water to get inside and it is also extremely darkish, so you may need to both pull out your lighter or craft a torch to see the place you are going. In the event you’re having hassle finding it and would favor a visible information, this video (opens in new tab) ought to assist.
Head ahead into the cave, and you may come to a drop in entrance of you so search for a spot on the ceiling to connect your zipline and cross to the opposite facet. A pool of water is shut by and you may have to make use of that rebreather and swim underwater and thru the tunnel. The trail is linear—and really darkish—so hold going till you attain a spot to climb out on the different finish.
Hold following the tunnel and you may attain a spot the place you possibly can slide down into extra water. Search for dry land and observe the linear tunnel as soon as once more and you may finally arrive in a big cavern which is surprisingly lit. Head in direction of the sunshine supply to discover a physique with a flashlight attachment.
Search for one other tunnel that leads out of this cavern and observe it till you attain water once more. It is time for an additional underwater swim. As soon as you possibly can floor and climb out, observe the trail as soon as once more, and you may see horizontal lights within the distance. Simply because the cave opens up into what’s past, you may discover a physique with the shovel.