To avoid getting tired in Sons of the Forest, you need to manage your character's fatigue level primarily through sleeping and using specific consumables like energy bars, energy drinks, and Guarana berries.
Fatigue is a natural mechanic in the game that occurs when your character hasn't rested for an extended period. Ignoring fatigue can impact your character's performance.
Managing Fatigue
While the long-term solution is always getting proper rest, several methods can help you combat fatigue in the short term or supplement your rest schedule.
The Primary Solution: Sleeping
Sleeping is the most effective way to completely reset your character's fatigue level and is recommended for the long run. Find a safe place to set up a shelter or use a pre-existing structure to sleep. Sleeping also allows time to pass, which can be useful for various reasons in the game.
Quick Fixes: Consumables
For immediate relief from fatigue, especially when sleeping isn't an option or you need a quick boost, you can rely on certain items found within the game world:
- Energy Bars: These consumables provide a temporary boost, helping to stave off fatigue for a while.
- Energy Drinks: Similar to energy bars, energy drinks are effective at quickly reducing your current fatigue level, often represented by a purple mark on the relevant scale in the game's UI.
- Guarana Berries: These can be found in the environment and consumed as a snack. The reference indicates they can also help combat fatigue, making them a readily available option for a quick pick-me-up between meals or activities.
Using these items can give you the necessary stamina and alertness to continue exploring, building, or surviving when you're too far from a safe sleep spot or in the middle of a critical situation.
Summary of Fatigue Management Methods
Here's a quick look at the main ways to handle fatigue:
| Method | Effect on Fatigue | Duration | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | Completely eliminates fatigue. | Long-term | Resetting fatigue, passing time. |
| Energy Bars | Temporarily reduces/removes fatigue effect. | Short-term | Quick boost, emergency situations. |
| Energy Drinks | Temporarily reduces/removes fatigue effect. | Short-term | Quick boost, emergency situations. |
| Guarana Berries | Provides some relief from fatigue as a snack. | Short-term | Minor relief, readily available. |
Incorporating a mix of regular sleep and strategic use of consumables will help you keep your character alert and ready to face the challenges of Sons of the Forest.
