All Sons of the Forest companions & how to find them

Melvin Mathew
Finding companions in Sons of the Forest.

Sons of the Forest plunges players into a gripping survival adventure on a mysterious island teeming with mutants, cannibals, and enigmatic allies. Companions play a vital role in navigating the dangers of the island and completing various tasks and here’s how you can find them.

Sons of the Forest is the sequel to the critically acclaimed survival horror game The Forest released in 2014. The game was well-received by fans with overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam.

While The Sons of the Forest makes many improvements to the original game, it also takes a lot of cues from its predecessor. Sons of the Forest plunges players back to another cannibal-infested island similar to that of The Forest where survival is key.

The game provides you with companions as well that will help you in your journey. However it is important to remember that companions can die if they sustain enough damage from enemies or the player and cannot be revived. That being said, here is all you need to know on how to find them.

How to find companions in Sons of the Forest?

Recruiting companions in Sons of the Forest.
Recruiting companions in Sons of the Forest.

Sons of the Forest has two companions you can recruit in the game:

Kelvin

Kelvin is a soldier who survives the helicopter crash at the beginning of the game but loses his hearing in the process. Kelvin can be found near the crash site of the helicopter. Players need to approach him and interact with the “E” button to help him up. After this, Kelvin will become a loyal ally who can be given orders and directed to perform tasks.

Virginia

Virginia appears as a six-limbed mutant in the forest. To recruit her, players must stow all weapons and refrain from aggressive actions. Over time, Virginia grows accustomed to the player’s presence and begins to follow them.

How to give orders to companions in Sons of the Forest?

Giving orders to companions in Sons of the Forest.
Giving orders to companions in Sons of the Forest.

Kelvin

Approach Kelvin and draw your notepad to select instructions. Hand the selected instruction to Kelvin, who will follow it until completed or given a new order. You can’t equip Kelvin with weapons, however, you can provide him with clothes by interacting with him and selecting the desired item.

Virginia

Virginia operates autonomously and cannot be given direct orders. However, players can equip her with weapons and items by interacting with her, making her a valuable asset in combat.

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Melvin is a games and guide writer at Dexerto. He is an avid gamer and cinephile. When he's not breaking his controller while playing Soulsborne games, he's watching films and making small lists on Letterboxd. When he's not playing games or watching movies, he's probably breaking his shin while skateboarding.