The shovel is an important item in Sons of the Forest to progress in the game. However, it is not so easy to get. MeinMMO shows you what you need to do for the item.
How do I get the shovel? If you want to progress quickly in Sons of the Forest, you can’t do without the shovel. In total, you must explore 3 dangerous caves for the item – in the correct order.
Here are the caves on the map:
- 1. Cave: Rope Gun
- 2. Cave: Diving Gear
- 3. Cave: Shovel
To get the shovel, you need the rope gun and the diving gear. Otherwise, you cannot complete the shovel cave to get the new tool. You should also be well-equipped with armor and weapons before the other caves:
- Armor is important in Sons of the Forest – A good armor item is easy to overlook
- You can get a strong weapon in Sons of the Forest early on – Here’s how to make the skull club
It is best to save shortly before your cave explorations and always look around carefully. There are more important items to find here that you can only get in these caves.
If you want to see a complete guide with tips for each cave, you can find an English YouTube video here. At the end at 10:20 minutes, you can also see how to get out of the shovel cave quickly.
What is the shovel used for? The tool helps in building the base and can improve traps. However, the shovel is also important for the story. You can only reach certain places and items if you can dig properly.
If you prefer to explore and get to know the game at your own pace, don’t go straight for the shovel. Build yourself a small house and ensure your protection – the story of the mysterious island won’t run away from you.
If you want to progress faster, you can find our interactive map here: Sons of the Forest: Map with the most important locations
