Navigating the hazardous island in Sons Of The Forest requires a mix of combat skill and smart survival tools. Among the various items players can acquire, the Red Mask offers a unique non-lethal strategy for handling hostile encounters. Understanding where to locate this item and how to utilize its pacifying effects can save valuable resources during crucial moments.
Where to Find 3D Printers for the Red Mask
Unlike standard weapons or gear scattered in surface camps, the Red Mask cannot be looted directly from a chest. Players must craft it using one of the 3D printers hidden inside underground bunkers across the island. The most accessible printer site lies inside a cave on the western side of the map, marked by a green pulsing point of interest on the GPS.
Additional 3D printer locations exist in bunkers to the north and southwest, though some require a shovel to dig open the entrances. Inside these underground facilities, players can find the printer along with essential supplies like resin and batteries. Exploring these locations thoroughly ensures you have both the machine and the materials needed for printing.
How to Craft the Red Mask
To produce a Red Mask, you need a minimum of 150 ML of Printing Resin in the 3D printer reservoir. If the machine is empty, simply interact with it while carrying resin canisters found on nearby shelves or in supply crates. Once filled, cycle through the menu on the adjacent laptop until the mask option appears on the screen.
Holding the action button initiates the printing process, which takes approximately fifteen seconds to complete. After the printing cycle finishes, grab the mask directly from the printer tray to add it to your inventory. Managing your resin levels carefully allows you to craft other high-value survival items at the same workstation.
How the Red Mask Functions in Stealth Gameplay
Equipping the Red Mask requires opening your inventory, assigning it, and holding the primary action button to raise it over your face. When held up in time, the mask deceives lower-ranking cannibals into believing you are a non-threatening entity. This psychological trick allows players to pass through hostile territory or loot enemy camps without triggering an immediate battle.
Timing is critical when using the disguise, as raising the mask after enemies spot you will not stop their aggression. If a group of islanders has already entered combat mode, you must escape their line of sight before the mask becomes effective again. Using subtle movements and maintaining a safe distance prevents enemies from inspecting you too closely.
Limitations and Higher-Tier Enemies
While the Red Mask provides valuable stealth advantages, it is far from an absolute shield against all island threats. High-ranking cannibals, particularly those wearing gold masks, completely ignore the red disguise and will attack on sight. Mutants and aggressive wildlife are also entirely unaffected by the mask's visual deception.
Additionally, remaining too close to a crowd of cannibals for an extended period can cause them to become suspicious. Overusing the mask in areas with heavy enemy density often leads to sudden engagements if an elite foe approaches. Balancing mask usage with active combat readiness ensures you remain prepared for unexpected ambushes.
