Weapons are very useful Sons of the Forest for one reason: they can destroy most of your creepy enemies. The shotgun in particular can take down any enemy – as long as you have the ammunition to do so. The only problem is that the rifle can be hard to get your hands on. Read on to find out where to find the shotgun Sons of the Forest and how to get ammunition for a shotgun.
How to get the gun in Sons of the Forest
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To get the gun in Sons of the Forestyou’ll need the shovel first, which you can find in a cave further south.
- Open your GPS and find the markers on the map that have an exclamation mark in them.
- Go to the marker closer to shore, but not in the ocean. Please check the image above for further assistance. Also, your GPS will beep faster as you get closer to the marker.
- Use the shovel to dig up the grave.
- Break open the chest and get the shotgun inside.
Where to find rifle ammunition in Sons of the Forest
Ammunition is a hot commodity in Sons of the Forest, so be sure to use your ammo sparingly. Shotgun ammo can be found scattered around the map in landmarks such as caves, camps, bunkers, and random containers. If you’re really desperate for some ammo, you can save next to a location known to have rifle ammo, then reload your save to respawn the ammo.
The gun can also be given to Virginia after befriending her, turning her into a cannibal killing machine.
