Difficulty: 3/10 | Time: 5-10 minutes.
Briefly: 1) Run to the starting beach, which is near the GPS beacon. 2) After finding a dinghy in the sea, swim to it, beware of sharks. 3) Lift everything useful inside the boat, and swim to the left side of the shore. The route to the item - Initially, you need to run to the starting beach near the sea. - Turn towards the sea and visually find a boat standing in place in the sea (Fig. 1). If you look at the map, there will be a GPS tracker on this boat. - Run to the left, towards the rocks. The victim will lie near one of the stones, you can take useful resources from him (Fig. 2). - Run to the sea, and before swimming, restore your stamina and health, you will need them. Swim to the dinghy and climb on it. A shark may bite you a couple of times on the way, ignore it and swim to the boat. - You can find useful resources and the gun itself in the boat. After studying and selecting items, it's time to move back to the shore. Turn the character's camera so that it looks at the left side of the shore (Fig. 3). Wait until the shark is on the south side of the boat, that is, from the ocean (it swims around), then quickly jump and swim to the beach. - If everything is done correctly on the way back, there is a great chance to get away from the shark without being bitten. Pistol: Full review - The pistol in Sons of the Forest is an effective firearm that allows you to quickly neutralize opponents from a safe distance. It is based on the real SIG Sauer P320 model. The game features a regular pistol and a revolver. The gun can be improved with various body kits. Available body kits - Gun mount is a basic part that allows you to attach a laser pointer and a flashlight. - Silencer — reduces the noise when shooting, which allows you not to attract the attention of mutants and cannibals. It is indispensable for a stealthy passage. - Laser sight — makes aiming easier, but may interfere with normal aiming due to the red dot. It's a matter of habit. - Accessory Flashlight — Provides a directional light source, useful in dark caves and at night. Ammunition - Pistol cartridges can be found in various places throughout the map: in crates, in enemy and abandoned camps. An important limitation: in Sons of the Forest, you can neither craft cartridges nor print them on a 3D printer. The only way to get ammunition is to explore the island thoroughly. It is recommended to inspect each box and each shelter: the more bullets you find, the easier it will be to survive and reach the finals. Tips for use - Ammo is worth saving. Try to shoot the natives in the head — with a successful hit, even through the armor, they go to another world with a single bullet. This allows you to use ammunition as efficiently as possible. - When you manage to make friends with Virginia, you can give her one of the pistols. This is an excellent solution: an armed companion will be able to help you in battle, and you will not need to supply her with ammunition. Moreover, after giving away one gun, you can take another one for yourself. Additional advice - Do not rely only on the gun in dense battles with a crowd of enemies — reloading takes time. Use it to pinpoint the most dangerous targets or to rescue in a critical situation. And remember: the silencer makes the weapon almost silent, which is especially useful when clearing caves, where excessive noise can attract additional opponents. 1) There are sharks swimming around the boat, take medical supplies with you and be careful. 2) The shark can be distracted by throwing an arm or leg from the inventory further into the water. 3) A shark on normal difficulty will stop your survival in just 3-4 bites.