Finding the Rebreather
To obtain both the Rebreather and the Zipline Gun in Sons of the Forest, you must first locate and navigate a specific cave, often referred to as Cave A, situated along the northern coastline of the island. The Rebreather is crucial for extended underwater exploration, allowing access to areas and items otherwise unreachable.
The cave entrance is identifiable by bodies skewered on the shoreline and yellow cans floating in the water or outside an alcove where the beach meets the forest. The entrance itself will be boarded up, requiring an axe to chop down the planks for access. Upon entering, the cave is dark, making a torch (crafted from cloth and a stick) or a flashlight beneficial for visibility.
Inside the initial section of the cave, you will find a laptop emitting a flashing red light. Interacting with this laptop will mark the Entertainment Bunker on your GPS map. Crucially, to the right of this laptop, you will find an Air Tank, which is necessary for the Rebreather. Continue deeper into the cave, past illuminated blue sections and hanging skeletons, until you encounter two enemies. Beyond them, the path splits. To get the Rebreather, take the path to the left. The Rebreather will be found within this left tunnel, allowing you to breathe underwater and explore scuba-gated tunnels.
Acquiring the Zipline Gun
The Zipline Gun, also known as the Rope Gun, is located near the exit of the same cave where you find the Rebreather, specifically within the left tunnel. This tool is essential for firing a rope zipline to descend shafts and cross chasms, opening up several other caves and areas for exploration.
While the path to the left leads to the Rebreather, it is advisable to first take the path to the right at the split to acquire the Stun Gun and a piece of the Artifact. The right path is linear and narrow initially, passing by a body and entering a larger space with hanging skeletons. You will encounter mutants along this path; you can run past them if not prepared for combat. Following this right path will lead you to a dead end where you can collect the Stun Gun from a hanging body and a radio. After securing these items, return to the split and proceed down the left path. The Zipline Gun will be found near the cave exit within this left tunnel, often described as being pinned at the cave’s main entrance.
Cave Navigation Tips
Navigating this particular cave can be challenging due to its darkness and the presence of enemies. Here are some tips to help you through:
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The Rebreather and Zipline Gun are both located in the same coastal cave on the northern side of the island. To acquire them, you must first navigate through the cave, which involves chopping down boards at the entrance and proceeding through various sections, including a split path that leads to each item.
Finding the Rebreather
The Rebreather is an essential piece of equipment in Sons of the Forest, allowing players to swim underwater for extended periods. This is vital for discovering additional tools and weapons, and it is located inside a dark cave on the northern coastline of the island.
To begin, locate the cave, designated as Cave A on your map, in the northern region. You can zoom in on your map to pinpoint its exact location. A common spawn point for new games is near this beach. The correct cave can be identified by bodies skewered along the shoreline. If approaching from the beach, head towards the forest to find an alcove marked by yellow cans. If arriving from another direction, look for yellow cans floating where the beach meets the water. The cave entrance will be boarded up, requiring you to use an axe to break through.
Upon entering, the cave is poorly lit. While your lighter (L) can provide some illumination, a crafted torch (Cloth + Stick) or a flashlight will offer a wider beam. Immediately inside, you’ll spot a laptop with a flashing red light and a small light to its right. Interact with the laptop to mark the Entertainment Bunker on your GPS map. Before proceeding, ensure you grab the Air Tank located to the right of the laptop; this is crucial for the Rebreather itself.
Continue into the cave, passing two bodies where you can collect 9mm Ammo and The Sunset Times newspaper clipping. Follow the linear path until you reach a blue-lit section. Crouch to pass under a low ceiling, moving past hanging skeletons into the next area. You’ll then reach another lit room with a floating rubber ring. Proceed past this until you encounter your first two enemies in the cave. You can either engage them or run past them. Beyond these enemies, the path diverges. The left path leads directly to the Rebreather.
Acquiring the Zipline Gun
The Zipline Gun, also known as the Rope Gun, is acquired within the same cave system as the Rebreather and is necessary for traversing chasms and accessing other caves.
From the point where the path splits after encountering the first two enemies, it is recommended to first take the right path. This detour allows you to collect the Stun Gun and a piece of the Artifact. The right path is initially narrow and linear, passing a body on the left and leading into a larger open space with skeletons hanging from the ceiling. You will encounter mutants here; if you are not prepared for combat, you can run past them. Continue until you see crosses and reach an area with stalagmites and a slumped dead body.
At this point, go right. You will hear a radio playing, which can be collected from the ceiling. Below it, you’ll find a laptop. This path leads to a dead end where you can retrieve the Stun Gun from a hanging body. After securing the Stun Gun, return to the slumped body and take the left path to find more cr… (The provided source cuts off here, but based on the overall context, this would lead back towards the main route where the Zipline Gun is located). The Zipline Gun is located near the cave exit within the left tunnel, often described as being pinned at the cave’s main entrance.
Cave Navigation Tips
Navigating the Rebreather and Zipline Gun cave requires careful planning and awareness. The cave is extensive and features both environmental hazards and enemy encounters.
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