Sons of the Forest: All 16 Blueprints – Locations & Uses

Even if your blueprint guide already gets you far—both in free build mode and with presets—there are several hidden recipes you have to discover first. Some are just fun novelties or upgrades to things you already have, while others are genuinely important for progression. These are definitely useful for the mid- and late-game, so don’t skip them! Here’s a closer look at every location and how to use them.

Tip: Many traps require electricity. Plan for power sources (generators, Solafite) and wiring so your defenses stay reliable.

Sons of the Forest west side: Blueprint locations & tips

1. Charged Cross blueprint – location and use

Location: In the northern beach cave, next to the Artifact (always keep right at forks).

Use: Functions like a large, electrified cross that repels weaker cannibals and demons by shining light on them. It’s perfect for defending your base! You can also use it as a beacon to find your way back home.

2. Glider Launcher blueprint – location and use

Location: In a small cave upstream from the Entertainment Bunker.

Use: Works like a trampoline to launch you straight up from a standstill so you can deploy your glider. Perfect for surveying the island.

3. Solafite Generator blueprint – location and use

Location: In a cave on the southwestern coast surrounded by chain-link fencing. You’ll find the blueprint among skulls.

Use: Slowly produces Solafite so you don’t have to mine it in caves with a pickaxe. Perfect for the late-game and upgrading your armor. It’s also used with the Artifact to enable teleportation.

4. Multi Trap blueprint – location and use

Location: In a small cave in the island’s far southwest, a bit south of the long lake. Use the blue and orange markers on your map for orientation—the cave sits between them.

Use: A base defense trap that, as the name suggests, can take out multiple enemies at once. It deals electric shocks, burns targets, and inflicts other damage. Very practical for repelling larger raids (but also very expensive to build).

5. Teleporter blueprint – location and use

Location: Not far from the previous spot, in the island’s southwest near a large camp (where you can also find the night-vision device). Look for the small cave.

Use: Used together with the Artifact to teleport across the map. Best used after finishing the story.

Sons of the Forest mountains: Ice cave blueprint locations

6. Spear Launcher blueprint – location and use

Location: Head to the southern side of the large mountain and look for an ice cave entrance. The blueprint is on a skeleton impaled by a spear.

Use: Another excellent base defense trap—one of the best in the game. It must be powered.

7. Gore Sofa blueprint – location and use

Location: In a wooden hut at the southern end of the lake in the center of the island’s mountain range. Also found near a skeleton.

Use: A decidedly grotesque furniture piece crafted from cannibal skin and body parts. It definitely stands out—no doubt about it.

8. Clock blueprint – location and use

Location: Follow the river from the northeast of the map into the middle of the mountain. As it flows into the lake, look for an ice cave. Climb down the ropes and grab the blueprint next to a skeleton.

Use: A large wall clock that shows the current in-game time. The hands are made from cannibal arms, adding a creepy horror touch.

Sons of the Forest northeast coast: Top traps & upgrades

9. Crusher Trap blueprint – location and use

Location: Found in a cave on the northeastern coast near a fishing village. The entrance is inside one of the huts. At the fork, go left—the blueprint is hidden behind a waterfall.

Use: Also one of the best traps in the game, as it crushes your enemies. It’s motor-driven and practically pulls natives in to kill them.

10. Spinner Trap blueprint – location and use

Location: In an abandoned camp not far from the previous point. Head a bit south inland to find more wooden huts.

Use: A trap with extending arms that can kill many enemies at once. It’s incredibly effective and tends to hit base raiders right in the head.

11. Item Plating blueprint – location and use

Location: Go farther southwest, just above the small round pond. There’s a cave where you can find this blueprint—the same one where you get the pickaxe and Solafite.

Use: Used in the late-game after the story to enhance your gear and items with Solafite.

12. Armor Upgrade (Ancient Armor) blueprint – location and use

Location: Go to the Luxury Bunker and find the golden door at the end. Next to it is a skeleton with the blueprint.

Use: Required for the story. Upgrade the Ancient Armor with Solafite to pass through the golden door.

Sons of the Forest southeast coast: Lighting, defense & decor

13. Leg Lamp blueprint – location and use

Location: Right on the southern bank of the river that flows inland. Marked by a red flare and a blue question mark on your map. Enter the nearby mines and find the blueprint at the end.

Use: A decorative lamp made from a cannibal leg and deer hide.

14. Bone Tower Ward blueprint – location and use

Location: In a cave far in the island’s southeast. The spot is marked by an orange symbol on the GPS map.

Use: A tower made from skulls and bones that you activate with the Artifact. Great for warding off nearby enemies. You should definitely build one in your base.

15. Floodlight blueprint – location and use

Location: A bit south of the previous site, also in a small cave. Marked by a blue question mark on the map and a red smoke plume in the overworld.

Use: A very bright, highly effective base light. Requires electricity.

16. Gore Chair blueprint – location and use

Location: In a beach camp on the island’s southeastern edge. Found in one of the wooden huts—recognizable by the two armchairs out front.

Use: Another grotesque decor piece for your base. Crafted from the remains of natives and a perfect match for the Gore Sofa from item seven on this list.

Conclusion: All blueprints in Sons of the Forest – tips for the mid- & late-game

Sons of the Forest hides plenty of secrets around the island that you’ll only find by exploring thoroughly. That includes the 16 blueprints, which are especially relevant for long-term players. From horror-themed decor to deadly traps, there’s a lot to build that your starter recipe book doesn’t cover. Plan your power supply and resources early so your defenses are ready when it counts.

The best way is to rent a Sons of the Forest server from us so you and your friends can hunt down every blueprint together. Later, you’ll be able to better defend your base and upgrade your tools.