Pistol Attachments Overview
In Sons Of The Forest, enhancing your Pistol with various attachments can significantly improve its utility and effectiveness. While there isn’t a dedicated “pistol scope” in the traditional sense, several attachments serve similar purposes by improving aiming or adding functionality. There are four distinct attachments available for the Pistol: the Pistol Rail, Silencer (also known as Suppressor), Flashlight, and Laser Sight. These upgrades can be swapped on and off your weapon in the inventory menu. It’s worth noting that the Laser Sight, in particular, offers a precise aiming aid and can even be attached to other weapons, making it a versatile upgrade.
Some of these attachments, like the Pistol Rail and Silencer, can be found relatively early in your exploration without needing specialized tools. However, more advanced attachments such as the Flashlight and Laser Sight are often gated behind story progression and require specific tools like the Shovel, which itself necessitates the Rope Gun and Rebreather to acquire.
Finding the Laser Sight
The Laser Sight acts as a crucial aiming enhancement for your Pistol, providing a clear visual indicator of where your shots will land. To obtain the Laser Sight, you will first need to acquire the Shovel. The Shovel is a vital tool that unlocks access to several buried locations, including the bunker where the Laser Sight is found.
Once you have the Shovel, head to Maintenance A. This location’s entrance needs to be dug up and is situated at the left green marker from the starting beach. Inside Maintenance A, you will not only find the Laser Sight but also the Firefighter Axe, a powerful melee weapon. The Laser Sight can be a game-changer for accuracy, especially in the game’s darker environments or during intense combat encounters. Its ability to be attached to multiple weapons further increases its value, allowing you to experiment with different weapon combinations.
Locating the Flashlight Attachment
The Flashlight Attachment for your Pistol is invaluable for navigating the many dark caves and bunkers scattered across the island. This attachment illuminates your path and helps you spot enemies or resources in low-light conditions. Similar to the Laser Sight, obtaining the Flashlight Attachment is tied to having specific tools.
You will need both the Rope Gun and the Rebreather to access the cave where the Shovel is located. The Flashlight Attachment is found within this same cave system. As you progress through the cave, approximately halfway through, after encountering a new type of mutant, you will find the attachment. It will be held by a corpse, indicating its location. Securing this attachment early can greatly assist with exploration, particularly when delving into the island’s many subterranean areas.
Other Pistol Upgrades
Beyond the Laser Sight and Flashlight, there are two other notable attachments for your Pistol: the Pistol Rail and the Silencer.
The Pistol Rail is one of the easier attachments to find. It is typically located on the beach where you first discover the Pistol. Look for it by some crates, often near a corpse closer to the side of the beach closest to the orange boat where the Pistol is found. While its exact location might vary slightly, it will always be in this general vicinity.
The Silencer, which may also be referred to as a Suppressor, offers a tactical advantage by reducing the sound of your pistol shots, making stealth approaches more viable. There are two potential locations to find this attachment. One can be found near a helicopter on the island, close to where the Stun Baton is located, beneath the topmost green marker on your map. The second location requires the Shovel to access Maintenance B, where you can also find the Compound Bow. If you already possess one Silencer, you won’t be able to pick up another.
FAQ
Is there a traditional “pistol scope” in Sons Of The Forest? No, there isn’t a traditional magnified “pistol scope” in Sons Of The Forest. However, the Laser Sight attachment provides a highly effective aiming aid that serves a similar purpose by improving shot accuracy.
Do I need special tools to get all pistol attachments? Yes, for certain pistol attachments like the Laser Sight and Flashlight, you will need to acquire the Shovel. Obtaining the Shovel, in turn, requires the Rope Gun and Rebreather to navigate the necessary caves.
Can the Laser Sight be used on other weapons? Yes, the Laser Sight is a versatile attachment that can be equipped on multiple weapons, not just the Pistol. This allows for greater flexibility in customizing your arsenal.
Where can I find the Pistol Rail? The Pistol Rail is typically found on the same beach where you initially discover the Pistol, often by crates near a corpse, close to the orange boat.
What is the purpose of the Silencer? The Silencer (or Suppressor) reduces the noise produced by your pistol shots, which can be beneficial for stealth and avoiding detection by enemies.