Surviving the harsh wilderness in Sons of the Forest requires careful management of resources, especially when night falls or cold weather settles in. While basic campfires offer temporary relief, gathered firewood provides a long-lasting heat source that keeps players warm and protected. Learning how to properly chop, process, and place firewood ensures your base remains a safe haven against environmental hazards.
How to Get Firewood in Sons of the Forest
To acquire firewood, players must first cut down trees using a tactical axe or chainsaw to obtain full-sized wooden logs. Once a log is placed horizontally on the ground, aim your weapon directly at it until dotted white guide lines appear. Strike along the vertical cross-sections to split the larger log into smaller quarter-sized wood pieces suitable for fuel.
Gathering several full logs beforehand makes the harvesting process efficient and organized near your shelter area. You can also assign companion Kelvin to collect logs, saving valuable time during early base construction. Storing split wood in nearby log holders prevents items from despawning or becoming lost in dense foliage.
Building a Reinforced Firepit
Before using your prepared wood, you need to construct a sturdy fire structure that can safely support heavy fuel blocks. Start by placing basic sticks on the ground and lighting them to form a simple reinforced campfire foundation. Next, equip small rocks and place them in a circle around the burning sticks to create a permanent stone ring.
Adding stone reinforcement extends the lifetime of the fire while enabling advanced fuel additions without destroying the base structure. This upgraded firepit allows players to cook meat, dry clothes, and maintain resting comfort across long survival nights. Having a durable base ensures your fire will not burn out unexpectedly during severe snowstorms.
How to Place and Use Firewood
With a stone-reinforced firepit ready, pick up two split firewood pieces from your storage area or ground pile. Approach the active firepit and interact with it to split and drop the wood quarters directly into the flames. The wood pieces will settle neatly inside the ring, causing the fire to burn significantly brighter and longer.
Firewood effectively prevents the fire from extinguishing quickly, eliminating the constant need for extra leaves or small sticks. High heat output helps restore lost warmth faster during winter months while creating a reliable cooking station. Keeping extra wood stacked near your main shelter ensures continuous comfort through every season.
