Summary
Out of all the enemies inSons of the Forest, the various types of Mutants are by far the most deadly and volatile. Mutants — separate from Cannibals — have 11 distinctive variants; Armsy, Creepy Virginia, Demons, Fingers, Holey, Legsy, Mutant Babies, Blind Mutants, Sluggy, Twin Mutants, and Caterpillars. Each Mutant has its own unique characteristics and weaknesses, so some weapons will be stronger against certain Mutants depending on their anatomy, their behavior, and the nature of their attack and defense styles.
InSons of the Forest, Mutants are more intelligent and more lethal than Cannibals. Once the players have survived a set number of days and proven their mettle, Mutants can begin spawning above ground. Mutants are extremely violent and will even attack groups of Cannibals unprovoked. Especially when exploring cave systems, players will need to arm themselves with high-power weapons to take out the Mutants and avoid aWrong Turn-esque scenario. Mutants have adapted to their environment to use echolocation and a heightened sense of smell to track their prey. They will attack on sight if they find unwelcome visitors on their island. Here are some of the best weapons to use against Mutants inSons of the Forestto fend off the deadly species.
These Projectiles Stun Mutants And Inflict Burning Damage
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Flaming Arrows can be fired from either a Crafted Bow or a Modern Bow. to light an Arrow, the player can use a lighter or a pre-lit fire, and once the Flaming Arrow makes contact with an enemy, it will set them on fire to inflict burning damage. While an enemy burns, they will pause their advance to flail about for a few seconds, giving the player a window of opportunity to close in and finish them off.
This is particularly effective against Fingers and Caterpillar Mutants, since Fingers can be stunned to close in on them with powerful melee attacks and Caterpillars are quick on their feet, so a hit from a Molotov will slow them down considerably.
A Particularly Effective Close-Range Weapon With Buckshot
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For a close-range weapon that packs a punch, the Shotgun is a go-to as far as firearms. Other weapons like Bows and Explosives are worth keeping on deck to wipe out a larger variety of Mutants, but it’s hard to go wrong with a Shotgun. Especially when using buckshot ammo, the Shotgun blast can deal significant damage.
Groups of Mutants are also no match for the Shotgun as the widespread spray of pellets can take on a bunch of them at once. Buckshot, the most powerful non-explosive ammo inSons of the Forest, can kill Fingers, Twins, or Blue Puffys in just three shots maximum.The Shotgun can be found in a marked gravein the north peninsula of the map; you will need a GPS tracker and a shovel to retrieve it.
Detonate To Inflict Regular And Burning Damage Simultaneously
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Explosives inSons of the Forestrange from Molotovs and Grenades to Sticky and Time Bombs. Pretty much any kind of explosive will deal a respectable amount of damage to any Mutant, but explosives areperfect for wiping out Fingers, Twins, Caterpillars, Sluggys, and Jianyu Zhang — the game’s final boss.
As for finding or crafting them, it isn’t as difficult as it may seem. Grenades are found in cases throughout the map or cave floors and Molotovs can be crafted with a bottle of alcohol and a cloth, but Sticky Bombs are a little trickier. They require a C4 Brick, a Watch, a Circuit Board, Coins, Duct Tape, and Wire.
Incapacitate Or Kill Mutants Instantly Depending On Their Purpose
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Due to their unique anatomy, Armsy and Legsy Mutants have a few natural advantages that can get overwhelming quickly. Armsy moves with surprising speed and charges headfirst at the player to attack, whereas Legsy uses jump attacks. Legsy also hangs from the ceiling inside caves in the hopes of ambushing the player.
Both of them are weak against explosives, but another surefire way to take them out requires crafting the game’s many traps.Sons of the Foresthas many inventive traps. Some of the best are the Hokey Pokey Trap, the Molotov Tripwire, the Explosive Tripwire, the Spring Trap, and the Silent Alarm. These Traps in particular will alert the player to enemy presence, catapult enemies into the sky, or set them ablaze — among other things.
One Of The Best Long-Range Weapons Against Slow Mutants
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Perhaps one of the best long-range weapons, theCrossbow can catch Mutants off guard from a safe distance. Obtaining the Crossbow is a complicated task, but it’s worth the investment, particularly against mutants who are on the slow side. Rather than risking injury or death with a close encounter, it’s easier to fire off a few darts to land some shots without diving headfirst into danger.
Crossbows are a necessity against Puffys, which have no sense of sight and therefore rely on other senses to detect players. Since they won’t detect anyone up close, they’re easy to snipe at long range. Virginia’s parents, Edward and Barbara, appear as mid-game bosses, and they can also be downed with a Crossbow.
