How To Get Turtle Shells in Sons of the Forest

 

A Shoreline Bounty

 

The key to finding turtle shells lies along the sandy beaches that fringe the island. The game introduces two distinct types of turtles: the sea turtles and tortoises. For those in pursuit of the coveted shells, sea turtles are your target. These creatures grace the shores in the most western, northern, eastern, and southern parts of the island, drawn to the sandy beaches to nest.

 

 

Navigating to these coastal areas, players are greeted by the sight of sea turtles basking under the sun or making their way across the beach. These moments provide the perfect opportunity to harvest not just the meat but, more importantly, the turtle shells.

 

The Harvest

 

While encountering a turtle might not be challenging, securing a turtle shell requires a bit of effort. The drop rate for shells from sea turtles isn't guaranteed, prompting players to engage with multiple turtles to increase their chances of obtaining this valuable resource.

 

 

The process involves a simple, if grim, task: defeating the turtle and using your knife to carve out the shell.

 

 

A Crafting Conundrum

 

Once in possession of a turtle shell, players might find themselves pondering its use. Sons of the Forest, in its current state, doesn't explicitly define a use for turtle shells, leaving players to speculate on its potential applications in future updates.

 

Even if you're not sure what to do with turtle shells right away, collecting them gets you involved in the island's ecosystem and gets you ready for what's coming next. Being able to adapt and use what you find is key to making it through. Whether you're making stuff, keeping fed, or just out for an adventure, hunting for turtle shells makes the game more fun. So keep looking around the beaches - each shell has its own story of making it through tough times.