While you start off with a tactical axe in Sons of the Forest, it isn’t ideal for combat.

Thankfully, there’s another axe out there that can make cutting up your enemies a lot easier.

In this survival guide, we’ll be covering where to find the modern axe in Sons of the Forest.

Modern Axe Location

To find the modern axe, you’re going to need to venture to the center of the forest.

There are three major landmarks that can help you find the campsite where the axe is located.

The first is the major purple exclamation point on the map.

If you haven’t been to that area yet, then you can easily travel to the exclamation point.

The campsite is just south of that area.

Another landmark to consider is a cave location.

The cave is in the center of the map and just off the snowy area.

Head north of the cave to reach the campsite.

Finally, the third landmark to consider is the body of water.

Off the body of water, you’ll see a path cutting southwest.

Take the path and it will eventually lead you to the campsite.

You’ll know you’re in the right area when you see a small pond with a body floating on it.

The axe, itself, is buried in the chest of another operative resting beside one of the tents.

Grab the axe from his chest, and it will add itself to your inventory.

How Does The Modern Axe Compare To The Tactical Axe in Sons of the Forest

Before you head off on your journey, you might wonder if the modern axe is worth chasing down.

The modern axe has two greater stats than the tactical axe.

It does considerable more damage than the tactical axe, as seen with the red bar.

It’s also great at reducing and blocking incoming damage compared to the tactical axe.

Now, where the tactical axe shines is with its speed.

It’s far faster than the modern axe.

That makes the tactical axe more of a DPS weapon rather than a heavy-hitting weapon.

The modern axe also takes a bit more stamina to use.

Depending on your strategy, you might find a DPS weapon more suitable than a heavy-damage weapon or vice versa.

Conclusion

The modern axe is a great choice for the player looking for a heavy-damage weapon that chops up enemies.

To see the area in more detail, be sure to watch the video below!