How to Find and Recruit Virginia in Sons Of The Forest

To find and recruit Virginia in Sons Of The Forest, you primarily need to allow her to approach you naturally without aggression; she will find you as you play, often appearing on the first night. To recruit her, avoid holding weapons, do not chase her, and let her visit you over several in-game days until she begins offering gifts and allows interaction.

Finding Virginia

Virginia is a unique AI companion in Sons of the Forest who will generally find you rather than requiring you to actively search for her. Players often encounter Virginia for the first time during the initial days of gameplay, frequently appearing when you settle down to rest on the first night. She can spawn at random times and locations, with some players reporting first encounters on the beach on day one. It’s important to keep an eye out for her as she will follow you and may even start dancing, making her relatively easy to spot due to her three arms and legs and bathing suit attire.

If you have previously attacked Virginia and are concerned she won’t return, rest assured that as long as she is still alive, she should eventually reappear to attempt interaction again. The key is patience and allowing her to initiate contact on her own terms.

Befriending Virginia

Befriending Virginia requires a cautious and non-aggressive approach. When she appears, she will approach slowly. Your immediate actions are critical to avoid scaring her away. Do not have a weapon equipped, and do not approach her yourself. If you do either of these, she will run away, and you should resist the urge to chase her. The most effective strategy is to simply continue with your normal gameplay activities and allow her to make repeated visits over several in-game days.

Over time, as she becomes more comfortable, Virginia will start to bring you gifts, such as seeds. One common first gift is Aloe Seeds. After she begins offering gifts and regularly appearing at your base, you will eventually be able to interact with her. At this point, it is highly recommended to give her a GPS tracker so you can monitor her location on the map at all times. You will know you have successfully befriended her when she starts to sit by your campfire, similar to Kelvin, or begins following you around and appearing at random moments. Reaching maximum sentiment with Virginia also earns you the ‘Chivalry Is Not Dead’ achievement.

To foster trust with Virginia, consider these actions:

• Holster Weapons: Press “G” to put away any items you are holding when she is nearby.
• Maintain Distance: Do not approach her directly; let her come to you.
• Continue Tasks: Carry on with your activities calmly without focusing on her.
• Light Fires: If she approaches a campfire, light it. She occasionally enjoys sitting by them.
• Observe Her: Watch her when she dances.
• Revive Her: If she is attacked by enemies, revive her to build trust.
• Avoid Aggression: Never act aggressively towards her or chase her.

Benefits of Recruiting Virginia

Recruiting Virginia as a companion offers several significant advantages for survival and base defense in Sons of the Forest. Unlike Kelvin, Virginia can be armed, making her a formidable ally in combat.

Here are the key benefits of having Virginia as a companion:

• Combat Support: Virginia can wield both the Pistol and Shotgun simultaneously, making her an excellent defender for your base against cannibals and mutants. Arming her with weapons is highly recommended once you have befriended her.
• Gift Giving: She will frequently bring you useful items such as berries, flowers, and other materials, aiding in resource gathering.
• Exploration Guidance: Virginia occasionally wanders from your camp and can lead you to nearby caves and encampments that contain valuable loot. She will gesture for you to follow her, then wander and crouch while pointing to the area she wants you to investigate. Giving her a GPS Locator is crucial for tracking her when she leads you on these excursions.
• Achievements: Befriending Virginia contributes to specific achievements, such as ‘Chivalry Is Not Dead’ for maximum sentiment and ‘Every Move You Make’ for giving her a GPS Locator. Finishing the main campaign with both Kelvin and Virginia alive also grants the ‘Keep Your Friends Close’ achievement.
• Customization: You can change Virginia’s outfit by finding various clothing items in the game.

Console Commands for Virginia

For players who wish to expedite the process of finding and befriending Virginia, console commands can be used.

To utilize console commands:

1. Load into your game.
2. Type “cheatstick” on your keyboard to enable developer commands.
3. Press F1 to open the console command input.
4. Type “Virginia” to view a list of Virginia-related commands.

The most useful commands for interacting with Virginia are:

Using these commands can significantly speed up your initial interactions with Virginia, though the process of building trust still needs to be followed.

FAQ

How do I make Virginia trust me? To make Virginia trust you, holster your weapons, avoid approaching or chasing her, and let her visit you repeatedly over several in-game days. Continue with your normal activities calmly, and she will eventually start bringing gifts and allow interaction.

Can Virginia use weapons? Yes, Virginia can wield both the Pistol and Shotgun simultaneously, making her a valuable combat companion for base defense.

What should I give Virginia first? Once you can interact with her, the first item you should give Virginia is a GPS tracker. This allows you to see her location on your map at all times, which is useful as she often wanders and can lead you to loot.

What happens if I attack Virginia? If you attack Virginia, she will run away. However, as long as she is not killed, she should eventually return, allowing you to try befriending her again.

Does Virginia bring gifts? Yes, Virginia will regularly bring you gifts once she starts to trust you. These gifts can include seeds, berries, flowers, and other materials.