You can find the Rebreather in Cave 5, which is located near Geese Lake on the game map.
The Rebreather is a vital piece of equipment in The Forest, allowing you to breathe underwater indefinitely. As sources highlight, you wouldn't want to get "caught under water without air," making this item essential for exploring submerged cave sections later in your journey and is part of a "super simple sweet guide" to survival gear.
Finding the Rebreather Location
Locating the Rebreather is one of the key early goals for players looking to fully explore the game world.
Location Details
- Specific Cave: The Rebreather is found inside Cave 5.
- Map Landmark: This cave is most easily identified by its location close to a large lake often referred to as Geese Lake, which is also where part of the original plane crash wreckage is found.
Steps to Acquire the Rebreather
Getting to the Rebreather requires venturing into the cave system:
- Locate Cave 5 Entrance: Find the entrance to Cave 5 near the aforementioned lake.
- Enter and Descend: Go inside the cave. The Rebreather is located in the earlier section of this cave, not deep within complex tunnels.
- Navigate: Follow the path down into the initial area. The Rebreather is typically found near a small pool of water or a flooded section not far from the entrance. Look for it among suitcases or debris.
- Collect: Once you find it, simply pick up the Rebreather to add it to your inventory.
Importance of the Rebreather
Acquiring the Rebreather is crucial for game progression. Many significant items, including story elements and powerful tools, are located behind underwater passages in other caves. Without the Rebreather, these areas are inaccessible, effectively gating off large portions of the game world and narrative.
Having the Rebreather ensures you are prepared for all types of exploration the island throws at you.
| Item | Location | Primary Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Rebreather | Cave 5 | Allows indefinite underwater breathing |
