Obtaining a Shovel in Sons of the Forest isn't exactly a pleasant experience, just a necessary one. Players will need to fight, or run, through a deep cave filled with enemies to locate the Shovel. However, both a Rebreather and a Rope Gun are required before players can set out to find the Shovel.

Having the Shovel is an integral part of beating Sons of the Forest because several key items to needed to continue the story are buried. Progression will be stalled until finding the Shovel, but players need to be properly prepared to survive the various challenges the cave presents. Along with the Rebreather and Rope Gun, both a flashlight and plenty of medicine are recommended.

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Where to find the Shovel in Sons of the Forest

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The cave containing the Shovel has three bodies positioned in the water at the cave's entrance along with several scattered items on the rocks surrounding the cave opening. Once inside, break the wooden blockade and continue a short distance through the cave until finding a zipline post on the left side of the cave tunnel. Using the Rope Gun will bring players past the stalagmites below and onto flat ground. After keeping to the left, equip a Rebreather, enter the water, and swim downward to an opening located under a rock to reach dry land again.

There will be several enemies in the cavern, but it isn't necessary to engage in combat as players can run past them. Moving past them and sliding down a long tunnel, a small patch of sunlight signals players to move in that direction.

Players will find several items, including some of Sons of the Forest's essential items, as well as the path to continue further into the cave. The next large cavern has lots of loot and lots of enemies. Taking damage is likely even when sprinting past them all.

YouTuber Kibbles Gaming recommends running to the back of the room and into a pool of water to lose the enemies currently chasing the player along with giving them the time to equip a time bomb. The shovel is located in the cavern players previously ran through and is illuminated.

Kibbles Gaming suggests chucking the time bomb towards the illuminated area to kill the enemies while running in circles around the room and hoping to not get killed before the bomb detonates. Heading back to the illuminated area, the shovel is located near a dead body.

After finding the Shovel, a white outline of a shovel will appear on the ground in areas where something is buried, notifying players to dig in that location. There will also be a white ping on the GPS map. However, digging randomly will sometimes yield an assortment of items. Defeating the enemies in Sons of the Forest while attempting to find the Shovel requires far more preparation and time than running past them, but it's the player's choice to decide if they're up for the fight.

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Source: YouTube | Kibbles Gaming

  • Sons of the Forest Poster
    Sons of the Forest
    Platform:
    PC
    Released:
    2023-02-23
    Developer:
    Endnight Games
    Publisher:
    Newnight
    Genre:
    Survival Horror
    ESRB:
    M
    Prequel:
    The Forest
    How Long To Beat:
    12h 1m