# Long Stick

> Adds Long Sticks from small trees and natural spawns. Craft spears with one Long Stick and a knife, build storage for 20 Long Sticks, and ask Kelvin to fill it.

Mod for [Sons of the Forest](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1326470/Sons_Of_The_Forest/) by [antman](https://sotf-mods.com/profile/ibrahimmods). Page: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/ibrahimmods/long-stick

## At a glance

- **Version:** 0.4.6 (released 2026-11-12)
- **Category:** Quality of Life
- **Tags:** Crafting, Storage, Structures
- **Loader:** RedLoader 0.8.6
- **Platform:** Client
- **Multiplayer:** singleplayer only
- **Dedicated server:** not supported
- **Dependencies:** none
- **File size:** 92.5 KB
- **Downloads:** 2 (as of 2026-11-13)
- **Followers:** 0
- **First published:** 2026-11-12
- **Last release:** 2026-11-12

## Install

1. Install RedLoader, the Sons of the Forest mod loader (RedManager can do it for you).
2. Download the mod and put it in the `_RedLoader/Mods` folder inside the game directory.
3. Launch the game and press F1 to confirm it loaded.

Download 0.4.6: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/ibrahimmods/long-stick/download/0.4.6
Full guide: https://sotf-mods.com/install

## Description

#### Long Stick Spear[#](#md-long-stick-spear)

Adds **Long Sticks**, twice the length of normal sticks, with a new spear recipe that doesn't require 2 sticks and ducktape, dedicated storage holder structure and Kelvin gathering command.

##### Features[#](#md-features)

- **Long Sticks from vegetation:** Small trees and plants that normally drop sticks now produce Long Sticks. Normal log-producing trees keep their original drops.
- **Natural world spawns:** By default, **10% of eligible natural stick locations** receive an additional Long Stick nearby. The original sticks remain, and collected extras can spawn again after reloading.
- **Dedicated storage:** Build **Long Stick Storage** from the blueprint book. It resembles the normal stick holder and stores **20 Long Sticks**.
- **Kelvin support:** Ask Kelvin to **Get → Long Sticks → Fill Holders**. He collects loose Long Sticks and deposits them in the new holders.

##### Spear crafting[#](#md-spear-crafting)

Choose either recipe:

| Recipe | Ingredients |
| Original recipe | 2 normal sticks + duct tape + knife |
| New recipe | 1 Long Stick + knife |

Both produce the normal crafted spear. **The knife is reusable**, and the new recipe uses the original spear crafting animation.

##### Installation and use[#](#md-installation-and-use)

Requires **RedLoader 0.8.6**. **Single-player only.**

1. Fully close the game.
2. Extract the ZIP into your game folder, beside `SonsOfTheForest.exe`, keeping the included `Mods` folder.
3. Launch with RedLoader and load your save.
4. Find Long Sticks naturally or collect them from small trees.
5. Combine a Long Stick and knife on the crafting mat, or store your Long Sticks in the new holder.

When updating, replace both mod files and keep only one `LongStickSpear.dll` in `Mods`.

##### Settings[#](#md-settings)

Open **Pause → MODS → Long Stick Spear → Settings**.

- Adjust the natural spawn chance from **0–100%**, with a default of **10%**.
- Enable or disable Long Stick drops from vegetation.

##### Notes and limitations[#](#md-notes-and-limitations)

- Multiplayer is not supported.
- Long Sticks currently use the normal stick inventory icon.
- Crafting requires a free spear inventory slot.
- Kelvin needs reachable loose Long Sticks and a holder with available space.
- Keep the mod installed while your save contains Long Sticks or custom holders. Remove those items and structures before uninstalling.

Created by **Ibrahim**, with development from **ChatGPT (OpenAI)**.

## Changelog 0.4.6 (2026-11-12)

- Fixed incorrect Kelvin Long Stick item registration that could cause a crash when loading a save after returning to the main menu.
- Added validation to confirm the custom AI item type registers correctly.

**Fully close the game before updating, replace the old mod files, then restart.**

All versions: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/ibrahimmods/long-stick/versions

## FAQ

### Does Long Stick work in multiplayer?

No. Long Stick only works in singleplayer.

### How do I install Long Stick?

Install RedLoader (RedManager can do it for you), download Long Stick 0.4.6 from this page and put it in the \_RedLoader/Mods folder inside your game directory. Launch the game and press F1 to confirm it loaded.

### What does Long Stick need?

Only Sons of the Forest on Steam and RedLoader. It has no other dependencies.

### Does Long Stick work on a dedicated server?

No. Long Stick does not work on a dedicated server.

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