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Learn where to find the Slingshot in Sons of the Forest

Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Endnight Games

Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Endnight Games

A player aims the Slingshot at a pile of skulls in Sons Of The Forest.

Looking for the Slingshot in Sons Of The Forest?Sons Of The Foresthas many ranged weapons to find across its sprawling cannibal-packed island, but the Slingshot easily has the most readily-available ammo source. That’s because you can find small rocks scattered all over across the ground, and simply loading them into your Slingshot provides an easy way to pick off enemies from afar.

We’ll break down how to get the Slingshot in Sons OfThe Forest, which has now officially left early access with the version 1.0 update. We’ll point out the exact location of the Slingshot on the map and explain how ammo works, so you’re ready to start firing as soon as you find it.

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How to get the Slingshot in Sons of the Forest

The Slingshot is found outside of the cave where you alsofind the Shovelin Sons Of The Forest. You’ll find the exact Slingshot location marked on the map below.

Here’s the exact location you’ll find the Slingshot in Sons Of The Forest. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Endnight Games

A map denoting the location of the Slingshot in Sons Of The Forest.

Unlike thePistol,Revolver, andShotgun, the Slingshot doesn’t need bullets. Of course, it doesn’t compare to any of those in sheer damage potential, but it serves as a handy way to deal ranged damage during your first few nights in Sons Of The Forest.

How to get Slingshot ammo

To use the Slingshot, simply look for small rocks that you can pick up on the floor. When you have small rocks in your inventory, they will automatically load into the sling when you have the Slingshot equipped.

It’s worth noting that only small rocks work as Slingshot ammo. You can’t use the larger lumps of stone that you’ll also find scattered around, so make sure you’re picking up the right type if you’re trying to hoard some ammo before the cannibals start to attack.

That wraps up our guide on how to get the Slingshot in Sons Of The Forest. If you’re on the hunt for more powerful weapons, take a look at our guides onhow to get the Macheteandhow to get the Katana in Sons Of The Forest. If you don’t have ammo for your guns but still want them to be useful, considergetting Virginia as a companionand hand them over, as she can fire forever without needing to find bullets.