The Bow and Arrow are, early on, one of Sons of the Forest’s must-have ranged weapons. This weapon combination allows you to one-shot enemies, even from a distance, or hunt wildlife with ease.

Having this weapon at hand is especially beneficial for players who are just starting out. Thankfully, actually getting a Bow isn’t anywhere near as hard as you’d think.

How to Craft a Bow in Sons of the Forest

1. To make a Bow in Sons of the Forest, you’ll need to gather and combine the following items:
   • 2 x Sticks
     • Sticks can be found on the ground all around Sons of the Forest’s open world. Simply press X/A/E to pick them up.
   • Duct Tape
     • Duct Tape is a rare item that is found in containers, campsites, caves, and beaches.
     • Return to your initial Son of the Forest spawn point and use this trick to refresh all containers, and you’ll have plenty to spare!
   • Rope
     • Rope is by far the trickiest of the three items to come across, but it is often inside containers, in caves, campsites, and bunkers. Here’s our guide to finding Rope in Sons of the Forest.

2. Once you have gathered all these materials, you can craft your bow in Sons of the Forest by following these steps:
   • Press Down on the D-Pad or I to open your inventory.
   • Then add the above items to your crafting section.
   • Select the Gear to combine them.

How to Craft Arrows in Sons of the Forest

1. To make Arrows in Sons of the Forest, you’ll need to combine the following items:
   • 2 x Sticks
   • 4 x Small Rocks
     • Both Sticks and Small Rocks can be found on the ground all around Sons of the Forest’s open world. Simply press X/A/E to pick them up.
   • 2x Feathers
     • Feathers are dropped by birds naturally, but you can get a lot more by killing one. The easiest way to farm feathers is to plant a stick in the ground and top it with a skull.
     • Skulls are easy to acquire – simply burn a mutant’s corpse on a fire and you’re guaranteed to get one.
     • Birds will often land on the skull, allowing you to easily kill them with a spear, arrow, or slingshot rock.

2. Once you have gathered all these materials, you can craft arrows from your inventory following these steps:
   • Press Down on the D-Pad or I to open your inventory.
   • Then add the above items to your crafting section.
   • Select the Gear to combine them.

You can also make arrows quickly and easily by finding Sons of the Forest’s 3D Printer!

If you aim carefully, you’ll be able to retrieve your arrows from targets. To do so, walk up to them and press X/A/E.

And while you’re stocking up on essential items, make sure you also know how to craft a Flask in Sons of the Forest!