As an avid survivor of the notorious forest island for over 200 in-game days, the crossbow remains one of my most utilized and trusted tools for dealing swift silent death. Read on as I guide you to pinpoint the exact location of this lethal stealth sniper weapon and secure it for yourself in Endnight Game‘s chilling new survival sim!
Why Locate the Crossbow ASAP
Before detailing the crossbow‘s specific location, let‘s examine why you should seek it out early…
Claiming this signature weapon straight away allows you to:
- Silently headshot mutants and cannibals from range
Without making noise or spending ammo from louder guns - Conserve other resources – Reusable bolts limit the need for bullets, explosives, etc
- Remain hidden and tactically reposition
Thanks to quiet operation and high vantage points - Immobilize tougher foes like Virginia – Precision shots slow them for escapes
Simply put, the crossbow enables stealthy surgical strikes while conserving equipment. This lets savvy survivors eliminate threats undetected AND avoid exhausting their limited gear.
Now, let‘s discover where to enter these lethal ballistic chess matches!
The Crossbow‘s Secret Underground Bunker Location
This unique weapon lies hidden deep within a coastal cave in the northwest forest region.
The process in total takes 15-20 minutes if moving quickly and cautiously. Having crucial gear prepared ahead of time is vital to navigate the treacherous underground…
Essential Preparation Gear
Ensure you‘ve acquired the below before locating the coastal cave entrance:
- Climbing Axe – Crafted from 2 sticks and 1 rope
- Enables climbing back up coastal cliffs
- Maintenance Keycard – Found in airplane luggage
- Unlocks double bunker doors guarding the crossbow
- Flashlight – Built from circuit boards and generic parts
- Illuminates the pitch-black bunker interior
| Item | Uses |
|---|---|
| Climbing Axe | Scaling cliff walls |
| Maintenance Keycard | Unlocking bunker doors |
| Flashlight | Lighting dark rooms |
With these tools equipped, you‘re ready to infiltrate the crossbow‘s crafty hiding place!
Step-By-Step Bunker Infiltration
Follow precisely to swiftly secure this silent sniper asset:
- Approach the coastal cave marked earlier on your GPS device
- Use your flashlight and carefully descend using the climbing rope
- Continue through the linear cavern until you reach a bunker door
- Interact with the door to pass beyond it
- Follow the right-hand path upon entering the bunker hallway
- Unlock the first locked door using your maintenance keycard
- Pass through and move slowly to the second locked metal door
- Again use your keycard to gain access to the hidden room
- Scan around using your light until you see green potted plants on shelves
- Just past the shelves lies a deceased victim next to the coveted crossbow!
- Victoriously retrieve the weapon and pouch of spare bolts! 🎯
Employing Defensive Crossbow Tactics
Now equipped with the versatile crossbow, use these advanced defensive tactics:
- Favor high-ground positions like cliff ledges
- Enables firing down at multiple angles
- Funnel foes through terrain chokepoints
- Tight spaces means less evasion room
- Mix stealth armor like leafy ghillie suits
- Keeps you camouflaged while sniping
Combining positioning, environment, and gear with the crossbow itself allows quietly eliminating groups before they detect your presence!
Statistical Crossbow Attributes
Digging deeper, let‘s analyze the damage output, speed, and ammo the crossbow provides:
Base Damage:
- 100 damage per shot
- 200 damage when hitting the head
- Capable of killing mutants like Virginia in 5 headshots
Firing Speed:
- Slowest of all ranged weapons
- Roughly 1 shot every 4 seconds
- Fast enough for stealthy single shots
Ammo Stats:
- Uses wooden crossbow bolts
- 6 bolts per reload sequence
- Bolts can be salvaged and reused
- Up to 18 bolts held when fully loaded
While slower-firing than the pistol, modern bow and others, the crossbow‘s tremendous stealth impact makes securing it ASAP essential.
| Crossbow Attribute | Stat Value |
|---|---|
| Base Damage | 100 per shot |
| Critical Hit Damage | 200 per headshot |
| Time Between Shots | 4 second delay |
| Ammo Type | Wooden bolts |
| Ammo Capacity | 18 bolts when full |
Comparison to Other Core Weapons
Let‘s examine how the crossbow stacks up damage and utility-wise versus other key ranged weapons available on the island:
Crossbow
- Silent long-range slayer
- Reusable ammunition
- Slow rate of fire
- No scope for enhanced zoom
Modern Bow
- Fast projectile speed
- Strong rate of fire
- Loud operation alerts enemies
- Requires constant crafting of arrows
Pistol
- Lightweight and compact
- Very fast shooting
- Loud gunshots echo far
- Reliant on limited bullets
As shown above, the crossbow fills a unique stealth role early on. Once acquired, it opens tactical doors other weapons simply can‘t provide during fragile initial hours…
So claim your own now!
Advanced Crossbow Combat Applications
Beyond locating and retrieving the crossbow itself, mastering advanced firing tactics unlocks its full potential:
- Exploit elevation – fire down from trees, cliffs, and towers
- Lead targets moving laterally – aim ahead to compensate
- Let loose volleys of bolts against groups when detected
- Follow up shots targeting the torso to inflict bleeding
- Use the built-in zoomed optics for enhanced precision
- Reload safely behind cover or dense foliage
Learning these offensive and defensive methods allows wielding the crossbow like a surgeon – precisely eliminating threats quickly, quietly, and efficiently.
Put in the practice and it will serve you well!
Crafting Bolts & Upgrading Your Crossbow
To feed this lethal weapon as its eager operator, you‘ll regularly craft new ammunition at workbench stations located around the island:
- Wooden Crossbow Bolt: 8 sticks + 2 feathers
- Bone Crossbow Bolt: 8 sticks + 2 bones
- Fire Crossbow Bolt: 8 sticks + cloth + booze
When it comes to improving the crossbow itself, hunt larger prey and collect bones/hides to unlock enhanced firing power and speed at workbenches.
Here‘s a breakdown of all crossbow damage upgrades:
| Upgrade Level | Damage Bonus | Crafting Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 | +15% | 3 deer hides, 10 bones |
| Level 3 | +30% | 5 cow hides, 15 bones |
| Level 4 | +50% | 4 alligator skins, 25 bones |
| Level 5 | +75% | 3 spider sacs, 40 bones |
As shown above, relentlessly hunting the island‘s deadliest creatures lets you incrementally transform your crossbow into an ever-more lethal instrument!
In Closing
The crossbow of Sons of the Forest offers a unique brand of stealthy tactical ballistics perfectly suited to thinning enemy ranks before detection. By unearthing its hidden coastal bunker location, recovering this signature weapon quickly allows savvy survivors to eliminate threats silently and conserve precious ammunition in the process.
Master its independent combat techniques like leveraging elevation or slowing groups by inflicting bleeding. Regularly craft sturdy bolts to unleash a constant stream of pain from the shadows. And upgrade aggressively to pierce thicker hide and armor over time.
These tips all ensure your crossbow stays brutally effective across the entirety of your forest tenure. Now get out there, locate one of your own and never let prey see what hits them!
Let me know if this helpfully arms you with everything needed to pinpoint the coveted crossbow. Share your own clever combat tricks once acquired!
