Sons Of The Forest – How to Craft the Water Collector

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The latest Sons Of The Forest update is here, introducing several new features to the game, including the ability to craft the water collector, or as it’s known in-game, the rain catcher. While you can make do with drinking at streams or topping up the 3D-printed flask to keep your thirst in check, a steady source of water is a must-have for anyone serious about setting up a permanent base with all the amenities a demon-infested island has to offer.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the water collector recipe and how to craft the water collector in Sons Of The Forest.

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Rain Catcher Recipe

Turtle in Sons Of The Forest

To craft the water collector in Sons Of The Forest, you’ll need the following materials: 

  • x 16 Sticks
  • x1 Turtle Shell

You’ll find sticks on the ground across the island – on beaches, in forests, even up in the mountains, so it should be no trouble collecting them. Alternatively, you can ask Kelvin to gather sticks for you. He’s one hell of a gatherer.

As for the turtle shell, you’ll need to find and kill a turtle, then use your knife to detach the shell from the animal’s innards. Turtles hang about near short lines and larger inland bodies of water, with a popular spot on the beach just north of the Rebreather cave in the north of the island. It’s not far from the beach spawn point.

How to Craft the Water Collector in Sons Of The Forest

Rain Catcher crafting recipe in Guide Book in Sons Of The Forest

Once you’ve gathered all the required materials:

  • Tap B on your keyboard to bring up the Guide Book.
  • Navigate to the Utility portion (you may need to hold X to switch mode) and cycle through the pages until you spot the Rain Catcher recipe.
  • Click on the image, choose where to set up the collector on the ground, and tap E several times to build it.

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That covers how to craft the water collector in Sons Of The Forest. Check out Sons Of The Forest – How to Get the Flashlight, Sons Of The Forest – How to Get Feathers, How to Drop Items in Sons of the Forest, and Sons Of The Forest – How to Make a Bow.

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Sons of the Forest

  • Platform(s): PC
  • Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation