There are five 3D Printers located across the island in Sons Of The Forest, with most found within underground bunkers and one situated at an outdoor camp. To find them, you’ll primarily be exploring points of interest on your GPS, often requiring specific tools like the Shovel to access certain locations.
All 3D Printer Locations
The island features five distinct locations where you can find 3D Printers. These printers are crucial for crafting various survival items, from basic arrows and flasks to more advanced gear like grappling hooks and tech mesh. While four of these printers are safely tucked away inside bunkers, one is uniquely found outdoors at a mountain camp. Accessing some locations will require specific tools, notably the Shovel, which itself requires the Rebreather and Zipline Rope Gun to obtain.
| Location | Type | Requirements | Notable Items (besides 3D Printer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Bunker | Bunker | None | Sleeping bag, Printer Ink |
| Maintenance A | Bunker | Shovel | Tuxedo, Laser Sight, Fire Axe |
| Maintenance B | Bunker | Shovel | Compound Bow, Silencer |
| Residential Bunker | Bunker | None | (Specific apartment) |
| Ice Camp | Outdoor | None | Printer Resin |
Easily Accessible 3D Printers
The easiest 3D Printer to locate and use early in your survival journey is found in the Entertainment Bunker. This bunker is situated on the western side of the island, nestled between the ocean and a snowy mountain range. You can easily spot its location on your GPS device, marked by a pulsing green point of interest. Upon arrival, look for an old, overgrown golf cart near the cave entrance to confirm you’re in the right spot. Inside, after a short dark tunnel, you’ll find the 3D Printer in a small room, complete with a sleeping bag for rest and some initial Printer Ink.
Another 3D Printer that doesn’t require the Shovel is located in the Residential Bunker. While the exact apartment isn’t specified, a 3D Printer is confirmed to be inside one of the apartments within this bunker. Additionally, an outdoor 3D Printer can be found at the Ice Camp, situated in the southwestern mountains. This location is unique as the printer is exposed to the elements, and you’ll typically find supplies of Printer Resin nearby, making it a convenient spot for quick crafts if you’re in the area.
Shovel-Required 3D Printers
Two of the 3D Printer locations are locked behind the requirement of the Shovel. These are found at Maintenance A and Maintenance B. To access these underground bunkers, you must first dig up their entrances using the Shovel. Obtaining the Shovel itself is a multi-step process, necessitating that you first acquire both the Rebreather and the Zipline Rope Gun.
Once you have the Shovel, heading to Maintenance A (a dig site in the northwest of the island) will grant you access not only to a 3D Printer but also valuable items such as a Tuxedo, Laser Sight, and a Fire Axe. Similarly, digging up Maintenance B will provide access to another 3D Printer, along with a Compound Bow and a Silencer, significantly boosting your combat capabilities. Prioritizing the acquisition of the Rebreather and Zipline Rope Gun, followed by the Shovel, is key to unlocking these valuable crafting stations and their associated loot.
Items Craftable at 3D Printers
3D Printers are versatile crafting stations that convert Printer Resin into a range of essential survival items. Each item has a specific resin cost and crafting time. Printer Resin is not automatically loaded; you must manually add it to the machine from your inventory. Once resin is added, it cannot be retrieved but remains available for subsequent prints at that specific machine.
| Item | Resin Cost | Crafting Time | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Printed Arrow | 50 ML | 15 Seconds | Ammunition |
| Printed Flask | 100 ML | 15 Seconds | Utility |
| Red Mask | 150 ML | 15 Seconds | Equipment |
| 3D Printed GPS Case | 75 ML | 15 Seconds | Crafting component |
| Printed Grappling Hook | 100 ML | 15 Seconds | Crafting component |
| Tech Mesh | 250 ML | 10 Seconds | Crafting component |
| Printed Sled | 1000 ML | 20 Seconds | Utility |
Crafting every available item from a 3D Printer requires a total of 1,725 ml of Printer Resin. Items like the Printed Flask and 3D Printed Arrows are among the most resin-efficient options, providing crucial resources for extended survival. The Printed Grappling Hook is vital for crafting Zipline Ropes, enabling easier traversal, while Tech Mesh is a key component for crafting Tech Armor. You’ll need to locate Printer Ink (also known as Printer Resin) throughout the island, often found near the 3D Printer locations themselves, to fuel your crafting endeavors.
FAQ
How many 3D Printers are there in Sons Of The Forest? There are five 3D Printers located across the island.
Do I need any tools to access a 3D Printer? Yes, two of the 3D Printers (Maintenance A and Maintenance B) require the Shovel to access their bunker entrances. The Shovel itself requires the Rebreather and Zipline Rope Gun.
What can I craft at a 3D Printer? You can craft items such as 3D Printed Arrows, Printed Flasks, Red Masks, 3D Printed GPS Cases, Printed Grappling Hooks, Tech Mesh, and Printed Sleds.
What resource do 3D Printers use? 3D Printers use Printer Resin (also referred to as Printer Ink) as fuel for crafting.
Where is the easiest 3D Printer to find early in the game? The easiest 3D Printer to access is in the Entertainment Bunker, located on the western side of the island between the ocean and snowy mountains. It’s marked by a pulsing green point of interest on your mini-map.