Can You Store Fish in Sons of the Forest? A Comprehensive Guide
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Yes, you absolutely can store fish in Sons of the Forest, although there are some important limitations to understand. You can store raw, cooked, or dried fish, but the way you store them, their lifespan, and how many you can carry at a time are all dictated by the game’s mechanics. Effective fish management is a key part of survival, providing a reliable food source, so understanding storage methods is crucial for success.
Different Ways to Handle Fish
Sons of the Forest offers a few different ways to handle the fish you catch, each with its own implications for storage:
Raw Fish
When you first catch a fish, it will be raw. The most important detail about raw fish is that you cannot store them indefinitely. You can only hold a maximum of three fish at a time in your inventory, regardless of whether they are raw, cooked or dried. This limitation means you’ll need to process the fish, cook or dry it, or consume it quickly to avoid wasting potential food. It’s important to note that pressing ‘E’ once (do not hold) after catching a fish is how to store it in your inventory. If you press any other key, the fish may disappear.
Cooked Fish
Cooking fish on a campfire is a great way to make it more filling and palatable. However, cooked fish does have a shelf life. It will spoil after a few in-game days. Consuming spoiled fish will provide very little in the way of nutrition and may even be detrimental. As with raw fish, you are still restricted to carrying only three cooked fish at a time.
Dried Fish
To create dried fish, you will need to utilize a drying rack. This is a construction you can build using 13 sticks. Once placed on the rack, raw fish will, in time, be transformed into dried fish. This is a more advantageous form for storage. Dried fish will not spoil and, additionally, three of them can be stored on a shelf, which can also be constructed. This makes dried fish a long-term, viable food source in Sons of the Forest.
Storage Limitations
Remember the overarching rule for storage – players can only hold a maximum of three fish at a time, regardless of its current state. This is a universal limit, which means you can’t carry three raw, three cooked and three dried fish all at once. You can, however, store up to three dried fish on a shelf after they have dried.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions related to storing and handling fish in Sons of the Forest:
1. How do I put fish in my inventory?
After catching a fish, you must press ‘E’ once to add it to your inventory. Do not hold the button, or the fish may disappear.
2. How long do fish take to dry on the drying rack?
It generally takes approximately one in-game day for raw fish to dry on the drying rack.
3. Can I spear fish in Sons of the Forest?
Yes, you can craft a spear using two sticks, duct tape, and your utility knife. This is a great way to catch fish at any nearby stream.
4. Do fish traps work in Sons of the Forest?
Yes, fish traps are now functional after some early bug issues were resolved. This is a simple and effective way to gather fish. You should place the traps partially submerged in water.
5. Can my follower, Kelvin, collect fish?
Yes, you can instruct Kelvin to “get” fish and he will pull them from the nearest stream. This is a good way to get a quick and easy supply of meat.
6. How many spears can I carry?
You can carry up to five spears at a time in Sons of the Forest.
7. Can I craft rope for the fish traps?
No, unlike in the original game, you cannot craft rope in Sons of the Forest. You will need to find rope in the world.
8. Can I make an upgraded spear?
Yes, the Upgraded Spear can be found or crafted. It is often located near cannibal huts.
9. What is the purpose of the drying rack?
The drying rack not only increases storage space but also preserves fresh meat and fish so they last longer. It also acts as a food source for other characters in the game when they are hungry.
10. How long does cooked meat last before spoiling?
Cooked meat will spoil after a few in-game days. Dried meat will last longer, as it does not spoil. To avoid meat spoiling, the player can use a drying rack.
11. How do I construct a drying rack?
To build a drying rack, you will need to collect 13 sticks. Then walk up to the drying rack and press “E” to place the sticks in the designated slots.
12. Is it possible to drop a burnt fish from your inventory?
You can drop items in a few ways, such as by pressing ‘G’ on the keyboard to drop what is in your hand or right-click on a rotten food item to exclude them from your inventory.
13. Is there anything useful underwater in Sons of the Forest?
Yes, there are underwater sections of caves. To explore them, you will need the rebreather. The first cave is accessible by using the tactical axe to break open a boarded entrance.
14. How do you use the spear in combat?
The player is able to both jab and throw the spear using only one hand. This leaves the other hand free to hold a flashlight, for example.
15. Can I cheat items, like fish, into my inventory?
Yes, you can use console commands to access cheats in Sons of the Forest. This can add any items to your inventory or enable god mode, but is not the intended way to play the game.
Conclusion
Managing fish storage in Sons of the Forest is essential for survival. While the limitations on the quantity of fish you can carry at any one time might seem restrictive, understanding the benefits of cooking and drying fish allows for more efficient resource management. The game encourages players to think tactically about how they collect, store, and consume resources. The drying rack, in particular, is a vital construction for long-term storage and survival. By understanding these mechanics, players can navigate the challenging world of Sons of the Forest with greater ease and a more reliable food supply.