In the game Sons of the Forest can be played in co-op with up to 8 people. But even if you came into this world alone, you have a permanent companion. In this guide, we’ll talk about Kelvin, a not-so-comrade-in-arms who will help you settle into a cruel new world.
Find Kevin
The game begins when the hero, Kelvin and a few other comrades reach the island. After entering you can look around to assess the damage and the situation. Not far from you, an injured Kelvin will lie on the ground.
To make Kelvin a partner, help him up. This triggers another short scene where you help Kelvin to his feet. At the end of this scene you can interact with him by giving simple commands.
What commands can be used to control Kelvin
To give commands, you need a notepad. You can see the full list of commands below.
- Come after me;
- take item (give item of clothing from inventory);
- Clear (indicate the amount of work);
- Take a break (rest);
- Stay (here, hiding);
- Build (bonfire, shelter, complete building);
- Take (sticks, logs, stones) and (throw it here, give it to me, follow me).
Of all these commands, we recommend that you first choose to build a shelter for the first night. You can always pitch a tent in Sons of the Forest, but if you order Kelvin to build a shelter yourself, you will no longer need to collect resources, allowing you to craft weapons and find important tools such as diving equipment.
We also want to thank the team “purify”, because it forces Kelvin to clear the ground within a radius of 5, 10 or 20 meters. The satellite will just start cutting down trees and clearing the ground, making it easier to build a base. This will help keep you busy with interesting things and basic design while Kelvin is busy with monotonous and boring work.
Team “To take” you can order Kelvin to collect sticks, stones, logs or fish. The best option of these is fish. It’s hard to get food in Sons of the Forest, but Kelvin is a professional fisherman. For this command to appear, you must be near a body of water.
When you order Kelvin to fish, he goes to the nearest water source, crouches down and starts grabbing fish from the water. He’ll be on this until you give him another command, which makes Kelvin an excellent food earner.
It is worth noting that some bugs are related to the satellite. If you build a log base and then order Kelvin to bring the logs to you, he can literally “pull” them out of your hiding place, causing the entire structure to collapse. Just tell Kelvin to clear the area and fish.
Is it possible to get rid of Kelvin?
If you prefer to work alone, then there is such an option. Just use the command “Take a Break”to order Kelvin to rest. He remains inactive and stays roughly where you left him, allowing you to explore the island and go about your business without him. If he’s really annoying you, just let Kelvin rest by the stream. You never know when it might come in handy.
Should I feed the Kelvin?
It is not necessary. You don’t even have to bring water with you. Kelvin himself sometimes eats berries, drinks water and sleeps, so you don’t have to give him individual commands or share your resources.
Can Kelvin finally die?
He can be knocked down by cannibals and mutants, but only the player can ultimately finish off Kelvin. The companion doesn’t know how to fight because he was deaf as a result of the crash and got shell shock, so in battle he can only be used as a punching bag.
Even if Kelvin fell to his knees, you have the right to pick him up. He will be in this state for a while, and then he will get up on his own and go to the main character. So it’s not worth worrying too much about it.
Other guides
- How to build a shelter and save progress in Sons of the Forest
- Sons of the Forest beginner’s guide – how to use inventory, where to find food, water, first aid kits, printer and other tips
Source: VG Times