Guide Book
Overview[edit | edit source]
The Guide Book in Sons of the Forest is an essential tool that provides blueprints for constructing shelters, traps, and other survival structures. It serves as a primary reference for base-building and crafting, offering a structured way to create defenses and utilities.
Usage[edit | edit source]
The Guide Book allows players to place blueprints for various structures, including shelters, storage units, and fortifications. It supports two building modes: Prefab Buildings, which provides predefined structures, and Custom Buildings, which allows for more customized construction. Mastering the Guide Book is key to creating an efficient and secure base.
Tips & Tricks[edit | edit source]
- Switch between Prefab Buildings and Custom Buildings modes to optimize construction based on available resources.
- Use the book to plan defensive structures early, ensuring protection against foes.
- Experiment with different designs to create a strong, well-organized base.
Worth It?[edit | edit source]
The Guide Book is an indispensable survival tool, providing structured blueprints that simplify base construction. It is a core mechanic in the game, making it one of the most valuable non-consumable items for long-term survival.
Update History[edit | edit source]
No. | Version | Changes |
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1. | Hotfix 2 | • ‘Back’ (default Esc) will close Tutorial book, Construction book and Grab bag interactions |
2. | Patch 02 | • If the player is not grounded while the tutorial book is out, the tutorial book will be stashed |
3. | Patch 03 | • Added a safety measure that if the player somehow gets into a state where they are missing a vital item such as their lighter, tracker, combat knife, guide book or grab bag, they will be readded when a save game is loaded |
4. | Patch 03 | • Added quarter resolution mipmap limit option and set book pages to use it, to prevent them becoming unreadable at low texture settings |