It takes a little practice but generally you want to line it up carefully so you don’t miss. Speaking of which, smashing crates and opening luggage can have a specific positioning to let you do it. I’m including this because sometimes finding the correct angle that lets you drink is a bit finicky.

You can drink from still water like ponds but not from other areas. It also is a magical lighter and currently never runs out. This is useful for putting away other tools that are held in the left hand down the road as well. Take out your lighter with the L key on PC and put it away with the same key. Your health status can be found at the end of your survival book. You’ll find ways to add to your armor pool as you progress. The bottom right corner has your current hunger, thirst, energy, stamina, and armor. The second part however we will go over beginner tips with more substance for folks who want a nudge in the right direction on their journey through The Forest, and who don’t care as much about discovering everything on their own. It will mostly cover mechanics that may not be as easy to figure out along with general basics on the game itself.

The first part will cover beginner tips with the intention of leaving player discovery elements a mystery.

The forest beginner guide download