How to swap weapons and items in Sons of the Forest quickly or via hotbar

Sons of the Forest is a horror survival game that puts you in a dangerous world where you have to stay alert at all times. You may have noticed that there is no traditional hotbar system in the game, which can be frustrating for some players. However, Sons of the Forest has a creative solution to this problem that actually improves gameplay: your backpack. In this guide, we are going to show you how to quickly swap out your weapons and other in-game items using your backpack.

How to hotbar or quick swap weapons and items in Sons of the Forest

As there is no traditional hotbar system, you can alternatively use your backpack. This might seem like a limitation at first, but it adds a new layer of strategy to the game. Here’s how to quickly select or change your items:

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1. press and hold I on the keyboard to open your backpack.
2. Hover over the item you want to equip or trade.
3. Left click to use it.
4. Your character then equips the item.

It is important to remember that your backpack has limitations and can only hold certain items. Before entering a cave or any other place where you might encounter enemies, first prepare your backpack.

How to prepare your backpack in Sons of the Forest

To protect your backpack from enemies, follow these steps:

1. Open your inventory by pressing I on the keyboard.
2. Hover over the item you want to add to your backpack.
3. right click on to put the item in your backpack.
4. right click again to remove the items you don’t want in your backpack.

For more information on Sons of the Forest, see the Sons of the Forest Building and Crafting Guide and What Happens When You Die in Sons of the Forest. only on pro game guides.