Welcome to the ultimate guide for conquering the achievements in Sons of the Forest! This survival horror game throws you into a terrifying and beautiful open-world where you must fight to survive against mutants and cannibals. Beyond just surviving, there’s a full list of achievements to unlock, testing your skills in exploration, building, and endurance. This guide will walk you through each achievement, providing clear steps and helpful tips to add them all to your collection. Whether you’re a seasoned survivor or new to the island, this Sons Of The Forest Guide will ensure you don’t miss a single accomplishment.
Survivor Achievements: Test Your Endurance
These achievements are all about how long you can last in the harsh wilderness of Sons of the Forest. Time is your biggest adversary, but with the right strategies, you’ll be marking these off in no time.
SURVIVOR – Survive Day 1
Description: Survive Day 1
This achievement is practically unmissable. Simply survive until the end of your first night. As soon as day two dawns, “Survivor” will be yours.
How to Unlock:
- Start a new game in Sons of the Forest.
- Focus on basic survival during your first day:
- Gather resources like sticks, stones, and logs.
- Find a water source to stay hydrated.
- Consider building a temporary shelter for the night.
- Survive until the morning of Day 2.
Tip: If you want to speed things up, find a safe spot near a river and sleep repeatedly to advance time. Make sure you have some food to keep your stats up while sleeping. If the achievement doesn’t trigger, try relogging into the game.
WHAT COULD GO WRONG – Survive Day 10
Description: Survive Day 10
Push your survival skills further and make it to day 10 to unlock this achievement.
How to Unlock:
- Continue playing after Day 1 or start a new game and survive for 10 in-game days.
- Focus on establishing a more permanent base:
- Build a secure shelter to protect yourself from enemies.
- Set up food and water collection systems.
- Explore the surrounding area for resources and points of interest.
- Survive the dangers of the forest for ten days.
Tip: A stable food and water supply is crucial. Fishing traps and a water collector can automate these needs. Be aware of increasing enemy presence as days progress.
THIS PLACE ISN’T SO BAD – Survive Day 25
Description: Survive Day 25
Prove your long-term survival capabilities by reaching day 25.
How to Unlock:
- Continue your playthrough and survive until day 25.
- Expand your base and defenses:
- Build walls and traps to defend against cannibals and mutants.
- Explore caves and points of interest for valuable loot and resources.
- Consider crafting better weapons and armor.
- Maintain your base and survive for 25 days.
Tip: By day 25, enemies will be more aggressive and numerous. A well-defended base and good combat skills are essential.
NEVER GOING HOME – Survive Day 50
Description: Survive Day 50
The ultimate test of endurance! Make it to day 50 and you’re a true Sons of the Forest veteran.
How to Unlock:
- Continue your game and survive until day 50.
- Focus on late-game survival strategies:
- Explore deeper caves and uncover secrets of the island.
- Upgrade your weapons and gear to the maximum extent.
- Establish multiple outposts for resource gathering and exploration.
- Survive the challenging environment for 50 days.
Tip: Day 50 marks a significant milestone. By this point, you should be very familiar with the game’s mechanics and threats. Keep refining your base and strategies to thrive.
Builder Achievements: Master of Construction
These achievements celebrate your creativity and resourcefulness in building structures within Sons of the Forest. From simple walls to massive compounds, your construction skills will be tested.
TRADESMAN – Build a structure with over 50 logs
Description: Build a structure with over 50 logs
Start your building journey by constructing a structure that utilizes at least 50 logs.
How to Unlock:
- Gather logs by chopping down trees.
- Use the building system to place logs and create a structure. A long log wall is a simple and effective way to reach 50 logs.
- Continue building until you’ve used over 50 logs in a single structure.
Tip: For a quick unlock, build a long, continuous log wall. If you’re not interested in building elaborate structures, there’s a “cheese” method: Place two logs horizontally, then pick them back up using ‘C’ (default key). Repeat this process until the achievement unlocks.
CONTRACTOR – Build a structure with over 100 logs
Description: Build a structure with over 100 logs
Expand your building projects and create a structure using more than 100 logs.
How to Unlock:
- Continue building onto your existing structure or start a new one.
- Utilize the building mechanics to place logs strategically.
- Ensure your structure exceeds 100 logs in total.
Tip: Building a larger base or expanding your defenses will naturally lead to using over 100 logs.
ARCHITECT – Build a structure with over 500 logs
Description: Build a structure with over 500 logs
Now you’re getting serious! Reach the “Architect” milestone by constructing a massive structure with over 500 logs.
How to Unlock:
- Plan and build a substantial structure. This could be a large base, a sprawling compound, or multiple connected buildings.
- Focus on efficient log gathering and building techniques.
- Keep building until your structure surpasses the 500-log mark.
Tip: Large walls, multi-story buildings, or extensive defensive perimeters are good ways to use a lot of logs.
CITY PLANNER – Build a structure with over 1000 logs
Description: Build a structure with over 1000 logs
The pinnacle of building achievements! Become a “City Planner” by constructing a truly monumental structure using over 1000 logs.
How to Unlock:
- Embark on an ambitious building project. Think large-scale bases, interconnected complexes, or even attempts to recreate real-world structures within the game.
- Efficiently manage your log supply and building process. Kelvin can be incredibly helpful for gathering logs.
- Continue construction until you’ve placed over 1000 logs.
Tip: Reaching 1000 logs requires a significant time investment and planning. Utilize Kelvin to gather logs and consider building in stages to manage resources effectively.
Exploration & Collection Achievements: Unearthing the Island’s Secrets
These achievements reward your curiosity and thoroughness in exploring the island and collecting items. From digging holes to hoarding watches, these tasks encourage you to interact with the environment in various ways.
BADGER – Dig 100 holes.
Description: Dig 100 holes.
Get your hands dirty and start digging! You’ll need the shovel first, but then it’s time to excavate.
How to Unlock:
- Obtain the Shovel: To get the shovel, you first need the Rebreather and Zipline Gun from caves. Use these to access the cave where the Shovel is located.
- Find Dig Sites: Open your GPS (M key). Dig sites are marked as dots with concentric circles around them. The first dig site is located upriver from your initial spawn point. Gravestones can also be dug up.
- Dig 100 Holes: Use the shovel at dig sites or gravestones. Each shovel motion counts as one hole.
Tip: Dig sites are clearly marked on your GPS. A dedicated guide for finding the shovel can be found here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2937927147. You can also dig repeatedly around the edges of hatches for a quick way to increase your dig count.
I LIKE BLISTERS – Dig 1000 holes
Description: Dig 1000 holes
If 100 holes weren’t enough, keep digging! 1000 holes will earn you this blister-inducing achievement.
How to Unlock:
- Continue digging at dig sites and gravestones.
- Utilize the tip of digging around hatch edges for faster progress.
- Dig a total of 1000 holes.
Tip: This achievement is a grind, but consistent digging at dig sites and using the hatch edge trick will speed things up considerably.
THIS CANT BE HEALTHY – Drink 50 cans of Fi-Z
Description: Drink 50 cans of Fi-Z
Quench your thirst (in a questionable way) by consuming 50 cans of Fi-Z soda.
How to Unlock:
- Find Fi-Z Cans: Fi-Z cans are found in crates and around abandoned camps across the island.
- Explore Locations: Thoroughly explore abandoned camps and facilities for crates. The keycard-locked area in the Printer Cave is a good source.
- Drink 50 Cans: Consume 50 Fi-Z cans.
Tip: The keycard-locked area in the Printer Cave is rich in Fi-Z. You can repeatedly save and reload in this area to respawn crates and quickly gather Fi-Z cans.
I DREAM OF SUSHI – Eat 20 raw fish
Description: Eat 20 raw fish
Embrace your inner survivalist and develop a taste for raw fish.
How to Unlock:
- Find Fish: Fish are found in freshwater springs and ponds throughout the island.
- Catch Fish:
- Spear-hunt fish in the water.
- Build fish traps using 20 sticks to catch fish passively.
- Order Kelvin to catch fish for you.
- Eat 20 Raw Fish: Consume 20 raw fish.
Tip: Fish traps are an efficient way to passively gather fish. Kelvin can also be assigned to fish, making this achievement easier to obtain while you focus on other tasks.
COLLECTOR – Pickup 50 Drogue watches
Description: Pickup 50 Drogue watches
Become a watch collector! Gather 50 Drogue watches scattered around the island.
How to Unlock:
- Find Drogue Watches: Watches are found in facilities, crates, and as loot in skin pouches.
- Explore Camps and Facilities: Search grey crates at camps and explore facilities thoroughly.
- Collect 50 Watches: Pick up a total of 50 Drogue watches.
Tip: Camps with grey crates are good locations to find watches. Save and reload the game in these areas to respawn crates and quickly collect watches. Watches stack to 10, so use them in crafting or store them to make inventory space.
1% – Collect $1000
Description: Collect $1000
Amass a small fortune by collecting $1000 in cash scattered around the island.
How to Unlock:
- Find Money: Coin piles and dollar bills are found at abandoned camps and occasionally on spiked humans.
- Explore Camps and Caves: Check abandoned camps and cave entrances. The keycard door in the Printer Cave leads to a club with a significant amount of money.
- Collect $1000: Gather a cumulative total of $1000.
Tip: Money regenerates at certain locations. Revisit camps and cave entrances you’ve already explored to collect more cash. The Printer Cave keycard door area is a particularly lucrative spot.
This Sons of the Forest guide has provided you with the knowledge to unlock all the achievements currently available in the game. Happy hunting, survivor!
