Is there anything more eerily cooler than having a Japanese Katana to slice up man-eating cannibalistic mutants that ravage your life deep in a forest you’re marooned into? Well, that’s what the Sons of the Forest Katana would do to you. A hack-and-slash grump of gore-lusty killing slicer machine. (That’s probably too many words).
Nonetheless, here’s where to find the Katana in Sons of The Forest.
What to know before you dive into finding the Sons of The Forest Katana
The katana has become a beloved weapon among fans of The Forest, as well as in its successor, Sons of the Forest. Locating the Sons of the Forest katana can be a formidable challenge, not only due to the hazards you may encounter en route.
It is also because it’s situated in an exceedingly secluded spot. The Katana is easily one of the strongest weapons throughout the whole game. And the Game itself sets itself to be one of the finest PC releases thus far.
- Now, Familiarize yourself with the survival game’s water sources, and locate the necessary keycards. This will be a long and arduous journey, so avoid having to turn back by preparing thoroughly.
- Nevertheless, prior to embarking towards this destination, you must first obtain the keycards in Sons of the Forest. This requires getting the Rebreather and the Rope Gun, which will enable you to acquire the Shovel needed to locate the numerous keycards.
The Katana is single-handedly an overpowered weapon
While the katana inflicts significant damage, its only drawback is its inability to block incoming attacks. Prior to embarking on your quest to obtain the Sons of the Forest katana, be sure to gather sufficient provisions.
It appears that this sword will continue to be an iconic weapon in any sequel that The Forest comes up with. However, with quick reflexes and cunning strategy, it can become an unstoppable tool in your arsenal.
Where to find the Katana in Sons of The Forest

Unlike the majority of early-game items that are situated in the north-western area of the island, the katana is located a significant distance away. Therefore, be prepared for an extensive journey if you wish to acquire this exceptional weapon.

- Make your way to the cave entrance just east of the snow-capped mountains that dominate the center of the Sons of the Forest map. More specifically, the cave is located to the west of a large lake and is indicated on your GPS tracker by a green, pulsing marker.
- Initially, the cave is relatively easy to navigate; simply follow the path until you encounter an opening on the floor that leads to a bunker.
- Once inside, take a left turn and locate a locked door at the bottom of the stairs.
Upon entering the bunker take a left turn - Employ the maintenance key to unlock the door and proceed down two additional flights of stairs until you reach a yellow door, followed by a cutscene.
- After the cutscene concludes, explore any open rooms along the corridor if desired, and then descend the stairs at the end of the hallway to reach Level 2.
The Katana located inside the maintenance bunker.
- Once inside, take a left turn and locate a locked door at the bottom of the stairs.
- Upon reaching Level 2 of the subterranean bunker, the Sons of the Forest katana can be discovered in the second room to your right.
Getting the Golden Armor along with it
- Additionally, proceed to the room with water spilling from the door to retrieve the Golden Armor, which is the ultimate armor in the Sons of the Forest sandbox game. These two items combined will render you almost indestructible.
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