How to get Tech Armor in Sons of the Forest
Looking to arm yourself against the island’s cannibals?
Washing up on an island full of cannibals and mutants, you’ll want to get armed and fast in Sons of the Forest . That means that as soon as your base is built and stomach full, it’s time to set off in search of some good gear and more importantly, resilient armor.
Across this cannibalistic albeit lush island, some of the best armor to kit yourself out in is the Tech Armor . This requires a resource that is a little tricky to find naturally. So, in this guide, we explain exactly how to get the Tech Armor in Sons of the Forest .
- How to get Tech Armor in Sons of the Forest
- How to get Tech Mesh in Sons of the Forest
- Is Tech Armor good in Sons of the Forest?
How to get Tech Armor in Sons of the Forest
To get Tech Armor in Sons of the Forest, you need to craft it using five different resources. We’ve listed these below.
- 1x Wire
- 1x Duct Tape
- 1x Batteries
- 1x Circuit Board
- 1x Tech Mesh
You’ll need to craft this recipe 10 times altogether to have a full set of Tech Armor, so you actually require 10 of each resource.
Wire, Duct Tape, Batteries, and Circuit Boards will be found easily across the island. You can grab plenty of Wire, Duct Tape, and Batteries from campsites and caves, with Circuit Boards being acquired by destroying any laptops you find.
The one resource you might have some trouble finding in Sons of the Forest is Tech Mesh.
How to get Tech Mesh in Sons of the Forest
Tech Mesh isn’t the easiest thing to find in Sons of the Forest, and that’s because it is created using Resin at the 3D Printer .
When you locate the 3D Printer, which is in a lab just slightly west of the cave containing the Rope Gun, you can craft Tech Mesh using it for 250ml Resin.
Rotate through the 3D Printer’s options and choose Tech Mesh.
The 3D Printer you find should have plenty of Resin already, and you’ll find some additional cartons around the room. More Resin can be found in other underground buildings across the island, but you’ll need the Maintenance Keycard to access most of these.
Here’s what Resin cartons look like.
When you’re armed with enough resources and Tech Mesh, craft ten pieces of Tech Armor and finally equip it all.
Is Tech Armor good in Sons of the Forest?
The Tech Armor is the best set of armor in Sons of the Forest, nullifying damage from enemies and so forth. However, it takes a lot of resource collecting and crafting, and can be easily broken down.
As the Tech Armor consists of ten pieces, the more hits a piece takes, the more likely it is to break. Then, you’ll need to craft another piece of Tech Armor all over again to be fully protected. Basically, the armor is great, but it takes a lot of maintenance if you’re wanting to be armed at all times.
It’s worth relying on Creepy Armor where you can, and employing the Tech Armor for tougher fights. I recommend crafting some extra pieces for when the inevitable happens, though.
For more on Sons of the Forest, you could try out the Golden Armor as an alternative to Tech Armor (although, it’s not very good), and don’t forget to befriend Virginia . She can fight cannibals alongside you!
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How to find and use the 3D Printer in Sons of the Forest
I know what you’re thinking. There’s a fully functional 3D Printer on this island?
Sons of the Forest is host to all sorts of secrets. What is going on across this island of cannibals and mutants, exactly? Why are there laboratories and VIP getaways underground? Time, and exploration, will tell all, and one of the first things you should seek out when exploring is the 3D Printer.
In an easily accessible underground lab, the 3D Printer hides away. With it, you can create a few items that’ll be vital to your survival. So, without further ado, here’s how to find and use the 3D Printer in Sons of the Forest.
- Where to find the 3D Printer in Sons of the Forest
- How to use the 3D Printer in Sons of the Forest
Where to find the 3D Printer in Sons of the Forest
The 3D Printer in Sons of the Forest is located just south of the cave containing the Rope Gun , and is marked by a green and white glowing circle on your map. We’ve marked this on the below map.
Be sure to look around this general area too, as there’s a nearby Stun Baton and Flashlight to grab.
This is the entrance to the cave containing the 3D Printer.
Enter the cave and press forward. The first room you come to will contain the 3D Printer, and a bed to save or sleep in.
It’s also worth noting that this isn’t the only 3D Printer you’ll find across Sons of the Forest, but it is the easiest to access from the start of the game.
How to use the 3D Printer in Sons of the Forest
To use the 3D Printer in Sons of the Forest, it’ll need filling with Resin. It will already have some Resin in it, but there are a few cartons of the stuff around the room, too. You’ll find more resin in underground areas like this.
With the Resin in the 3D Printer, select which item you want to create using ‘R’. Press ‘E’ to begin making it. Wait a few seconds and your item will be ready to collect. You can use the 3D Printer as often as you want, as long as you’ve enough Resin.
Using the 3D Printer, you can craft the following:
- Flask (for collecting and drinking water ) - requires 100ml Resin
- Mask - requires 150ml Resin
- Arrows - requires 50ml Resin
- Tech Mesh (for crafting Tech Armor ) - requires 250ml Resin
- Grappling Hooks (uses by your Rope Gun) - requires 100ml Resin
- Sled (used for fast traversal downhill) - requires 1000ml Resin
For more on Sons of the Forest, take a look at how to place Map Markers across the island , so you never get lost again. It’s also well worth making use of Kelvin and befriending Virginia .
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