To find all bunkers in Sons of the Forest, you will primarily need a Shovel to unearth buried entrances and various Keycards (Maintenance, VIP, Guest) to access deeper sections. There are seven notable bunkers: Maintenance A, B, and C, Food and Dining, Entertainment, Residential, and Luxury. Each bunker contains crucial story items, weapons, outfits, and other valuable loot, with specific hostile mutants present in many.
Bunker Overview
Bunkers are critical points of interest in Sons of the Forest, essential for story progression and acquiring valuable items such as outfits, weapons, and utility gear. Initially, these locations are not visible on your GPS map but can be revealed upon discovering and activating a corresponding GPS Laptop. Entrances to some bunkers are buried, requiring the Shovel to expose their hatches. The game’s lore suggests the bunkers are arranged in a star pattern across the island, mirroring the Solanj constellation. Be prepared for hostile encounters, as most bunkers are inhabited by various mutants.
Here’s a quick overview of the key items found in each bunker:
| Bunker Name | Key Items | Access Requirement(s) | Hostiles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance A | Maintenance Keycard, 3D Printer, Axe | Shovel | Not specified |
| Maintenance B | Compound Bow, 3D Printer, Pistol Silencer | Shovel | Not specified |
| Maintenance C | Revolver | Shovel | Not specified |
| Food and Dining | Crossbow, VIP Keycard, Shotgun Rail, Food, Virginia’s Dress | Maintenance Keycard (for deeper access) | 3-4 Puffies, 6-7 Babies, 1 Fingers, Mr. & Mrs. Puffton |
| Entertainment | 3D Printer, Chainsaw, Guitar, Guest Keycard, Track Suit | Maintenance Keycard | 3-4 Puffies, 10-12 Babies, 2 Fingers, 1 Twins |
| Residential | Katana, Flashlight Attachment, Space Suit, Guest Keycard (second copy), Putter, Gold Mask, Gold Armor Plater | Guest Keycard (for full exploration) | Not specified |
| Luxury (VIP Bunker) | Shotgun, Pajamas, Gold Armor Plater | VIP Keycard | Not specified |
It’s advisable to prioritize acquiring a Shovel and the Maintenance Keycard early on, as these are prerequisites for accessing many of the more significant bunkers and their contents.
Maintenance Bunkers
The three Maintenance Bunkers (A, B, and C) are crucial for early-game progression and gear acquisition. Their entrances are buried, necessitating the Shovel to dig them up. While not as complex as the larger story bunkers, they offer valuable items that will aid your survival and exploration.
Maintenance A is particularly important as it houses the Maintenance Keycard, which is required to open locked doors in both the Food and Dining and Entertainment Bunkers. In addition to the keycard, you’ll find a 3D Printer and an axe here. Maintenance B, though further from typical starting points, rewards the journey with a Compound Bow, another 3D Printer, and a Pistol Silencer. Maintenance C, located on the eastern side of the island, contains the Revolver, a powerful firearm. Tracking down these bunkers early can significantly improve your combat capabilities and crafting options.
Story Bunkers
The Food and Dining Bunker and the Entertainment Bunker are central to the game’s narrative and contain keycards vital for accessing later areas. Both require the Maintenance Keycard to proceed past their initial sections.
The Food and Dining Bunker, found in the north-western part of the island, initially served as a hydroponic farm and food storage facility. Upon entry, you’ll find basic supplies like energy bars, cereal, and meat bites, along with crossbow bolts. An email here provides lore. The door requiring the Maintenance Keycard leads to a hydroponics area, teeming with hostile Fingers and Baby mutants, but also containing a Crossbow and numerous crossbow bolts. Further in, a flooded section holds the VIP Keycard and a GPS Laptop revealing another bunker’s coordinates. The dining hall, accessible with the VIP Keycard, hosts a challenging battle against the mutated Mr. and Mrs. Puffton. After defeating them, you can explore for additional items and exit through a window into an underground lake, followed by a tunnel with more enemies, often best bypassed to conserve ammo.
The Entertainment Bunker, located on the western side of the island near the helicopter crash site, also requires the Maintenance Keycard to access its main areas. After entering a cave and passing through a cave-in, you’ll find an L-shaped utility tunnel. A maintenance room at the junction contains a 3D Printer, a sleeping bag for saving, Carbon Fiber Arrows, Crossbow Bolts, a Solar Panel, electrical resources, and the book “Parallel Universes and Travel Between Them.” Beyond a hidden passage, the main bunker entrance leads to a gym section with three large rooms containing energy items and Cloth. The first pool room within the gym section holds Note 29: “Hi Doris” and the Track Suit. This bunker is also home to a Chainsaw, a Guitar, and the Guest Keycard. Be cautious, as it is heavily populated by Puffies, Babies, Fingers, and Twins.
Luxury and Residential Bunkers
The Residential and Luxury Bunkers represent later-game content, offering high-tier loot and serving as critical narrative points.
The Residential Bunker’s entrance is located within a rock formation by a large lake. This bunker contains several valuable items, including a Katana, a Flashlight Attachment, a Space Suit, a Putter, a Gold Mask, and a second copy of the Guest Keycard. Full exploration of this bunker requires the Guest Keycard.
The Luxury Bunker, also known as the VIP Bunker, is situated in the northeastern part of the island, near the coast and east of Maintenance C. This is considered a point of no return for the story, so ensure all other objectives are completed before entering. Access to this bunker requires the VIP Keycard. Inside, you can find a Shotgun and a set of Pajamas, along with a Gold Armor Plater.
FAQ
Which bunker should I visit first? It is highly recommended to visit Maintenance Bunker A first, as it contains the Maintenance Keycard, which is essential for accessing deeper sections of both the Food and Dining and Entertainment Bunkers. You will need the Shovel to dig up its entrance.
What keycards are needed to access all bunkers? You will need the Maintenance Keycard, the VIP Keycard, and the Guest Keycard to access all areas within the various bunkers. The Maintenance Keycard is found in Maintenance Bunker A. The VIP Keycard is found in the Food and Dining Bunker. The Guest Keycard is found in the Entertainment Bunker, with a second copy available in the Residential Bunker.
Are there any 3D Printers in the bunkers? Yes, 3D Printers can be found in Maintenance Bunker A, Maintenance Bunker B, and the Entertainment Bunker, providing crucial crafting capabilities.
What weapons can I find in the bunkers? Bunkers contain several powerful weapons, including an Axe (Maintenance A), a Compound Bow (Maintenance B), a Revolver (Maintenance C), a Crossbow (Food and Dining), a Chainsaw (Entertainment), a Katana (Residential), and a Shotgun (Luxury).
What outfits or unique apparel can be found in the bunkers? You can find Virginia’s Dress (Food and Dining), a Track Suit (Entertainment), a Space Suit (Residential), and Pajamas (Luxury).