Survival Guide

Master the art of survival in the dark forest with comprehensive guides, crafting recipes, and essential strategies.

🏕️ Survival Basics

Day/Night Cycle

  • Day: Safe time to gather resources, explore, and build
  • Night: Dangerous creatures emerge - stay in shelter
  • Duration: Each cycle lasts approximately 10 minutes
  • Warning: Screen darkens before night begins

Essential Resources

  • Wood: Cut trees with axe for building materials
  • Stone: Mine rocks for tools and construction
  • Food: Hunt animals or forage berries to survive
  • Water: Find streams or collect rainwater

Health & Hunger

  • • Monitor your health and hunger bars constantly
  • • Eat food regularly to prevent starvation
  • • Rest in shelter to recover health slowly
  • • Avoid taking damage from falls or enemies

First Day Strategy

  • • Immediately start gathering sticks and stones
  • • Craft a basic axe as your first tool
  • • Find a safe location for your base
  • • Build walls and a roof before nightfall

🔨 Crafting System

Basic Tools

Stone Axe

Essential for cutting trees

• 1 Stick
• 1 Stone

Stone Pickaxe

For mining rocks and ore

• 1 Stick
• 2 Stones

Spear

Basic weapon for hunting

• 2 Sticks
• 1 Stone

Building Materials

Wall

• 6 Logs

Floor

• 4 Logs

Roof

• 4 Logs
• 2 Sticks

Door

• 5 Logs

Advanced Items

Campfire

Cook food and provide light

• 4 Sticks
• 2 Stones

Bed

Sleep to skip night

• 6 Logs
• 4 Leaves

Chest

Store items safely

• 8 Logs

⚔️ Combat & Defense

Weapons Tier List

StickWeak
Stone SpearBasic
Bow & ArrowGood
CrossbowExcellent

Defense Strategies

  • • Build walls around your base perimeter
  • • Create multiple escape routes
  • • Use traps to slow down enemies
  • • Keep weapons and food in chests
  • • Never venture out at night without preparation

Enemy Behavior

  • • Most enemies only appear at night
  • • They can break down weak structures
  • • Some enemies are attracted to light
  • • The Deer monster is the most dangerous
  • • Hide in secure buildings when threatened

Combat Tips

  • • Aim for headshots with ranged weapons
  • • Keep your distance when possible
  • • Use terrain to your advantage
  • • Always have an escape plan ready
  • • Don't fight unless absolutely necessary

👶 Rescue Mission Guide

Preparation Phase

Essential Equipment

  • • High-tier weapons (Crossbow recommended)
  • • Plenty of food and water
  • • Healing items if available
  • • Light sources (torches/lanterns)
  • • Building materials for emergency shelter

Base Preparation

  • • Secure your main base completely
  • • Store extra supplies in chests
  • • Create waypoint markers for navigation
  • • Plan your route carefully
  • • Have backup equipment ready

Search Strategy

Systematic Search

Divide the forest into sections and search methodically. Mark areas you've already explored to avoid wasting time.

Listen for Clues

Children may make sounds that can help you locate them. Turn up your audio and listen carefully while exploring.

Check Hidden Areas

Look in caves, behind large trees, near water sources, and other secluded locations where children might hide.

Rescue Execution

⚠️ Important Notes

  • • Each child must be rescued individually
  • • You cannot carry multiple children at once
  • • Rescued children must be brought to a safe location
  • • The rescue process may trigger additional enemy spawns

During Rescue

  • • Approach children slowly and carefully
  • • Clear the area of enemies first
  • • Be prepared for the child to follow you
  • • Protect the child during transport

After Rescue

  • • Bring child to designated safe zone
  • • Ensure they're secure before leaving
  • • Restock supplies before next rescue
  • • Plan route to next child location

💡 Advanced Tips

Resource Management

  • • Always carry extra food and materials
  • • Build multiple storage locations
  • • Create resource caches near exploration areas
  • • Don't waste materials on unnecessary items
  • • Prioritize durability over quantity

Time Management

  • • Plan activities based on day/night cycle
  • • Use beds strategically to skip dangerous nights
  • • Maximize daylight hours for exploration
  • • Keep track of time remaining in each cycle
  • • Always return to base before dark