The slingshot is a great early-game weapon in Sons of the Forest.

While better used for hunting, it doesn’t hurt to have around for a quick way to injure enemies while making your escape.

In this survival guide, we’ll show you where to find the slingshot in Sons of the Forest.

Slingshot Location – Head to the Middle of the Map

To get to the slingshot, you’re going to need to head to the middle of the map but stay on the west side of the mountains.

In particular, you can follow a big river that runs by the 3D printer bunker, indicated by a pulsing green circle on the GPS, to the east until you get to the front of a cave.

You’ll know you’re in the right area if you see a trio of impaled soldiers in the water.

It’s the middle soldier that will have the slingshot on his body.

Pick it up, and you’re now in possession of the slingshot in Sons of the Forest.

What is the Slingshot Good For in Sons of the Forest?

In Sons of the Forest, you have tons of different weapons, traps, and ways to injure and kill your enemies.

The slingshot isn’t a typical weapon.

While you can use it to injure your enemies, you shouldn’t expect to do a lot of damage with it.

The slingshot is primarily good for hunting small animals like squirrels, birds, and rabbits.

It uses small stones as its ammunition type.

If you have a large number of small rocks on you, then you can quickly pelt enemies and animals alike.

Since it’s primarily a hunting weapon, however, it’s best used for that purpose.

It can help save your arrows and other types of ammunition for your enemies or for bigger game.

Essentially, the slingshot’s most effective for taking down small game.

Conclusion

The slingshot in Sons of the Forest is a great tool for hunting small prey like squirrels, rabbits, and birds.

Head to the location on the GPS to find the slingshot and add it to your arsenal.

For a visual walkthrough of the slingshot location in Sons of the Forest, be sure to watch the video below.