Guide Book

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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
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