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Skeletal Chainsaw

Model swaps the chainsaw to a skeletal chainsaw model and adds a customizable flashlight.

RegiToXic Model Swap Version:v1.1.5 Updated Jan 15, 2026

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Overview

Features:

  1. Skeletal Chainsaw model swap which has glowing eyes. The texture color emissions can be customized with any color.
  2. A flashlight that you can customize the color and intensity of.
  3. Can turn off or reduce the stamina cost for hold attacks in settings. Requires a reequip for changes to take effect.

    Compatibility:
    -Not compatible with the Pochita Chainsaw mod for obvious reasons.
    -Stamina Drain is not functional when using Franky's Mod Menu. But infinite stamina can be set in it.
    -Tested with Axel's Mod Menu. Seems to be working fine.
    I haven't tested all mods yet. However it would likely only have issues with mods that alter stamina or change the chainsaw in any way.

    Credits: Huge tanks to Franky, Shoko and Toni Macaroni. Each of them provided some code used to create this mod and all of them gave me some helpful advice needed to learn how to make this mod. Also special thanks to I'm Axel for the great modding tutorials.

    To dos:

    1.Battery drain rate adjustment option in settings.
    2.Maximizing performance.
    3.Further bug testing.
    4.Checking for mod conflicts.

Field notes

All 14 versions
  1. v1.1.5

    Latest
    1. Fixed power drain not functioning and causing null reference exceptions.
    2. Fixed color changing not working.
    3. Fixed a bunch of dreaded and not needed loops running on this mod.
  2. v1.1.3

    Test5

  3. v1.1.2

    Test4

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Frequently asked questions

Does Skeletal Chainsaw work in multiplayer?
The author has not stated multiplayer support yet. Check the comments and the field reports of other players.
How do I install Skeletal Chainsaw?
Install RedLoader (RedManager can do it for you), download Skeletal Chainsaw 1.1.5 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 Skeletal Chainsaw need?
Only Sons of the Forest on Steam and RedLoader. It has no other dependencies.
Does Skeletal Chainsaw work on the current game patch?
There are no compatibility reports yet. If you try it, add a field report.

At a glance

Game build
Not verified
RedLoader
Not declared
Platform
Unknown
Multiplayer
Unknown
Dedicated server
Unknown
Remove mid-save
Unknown
Dependencies
None
Conflicts
None known
Version
1.1.5
Updated
Published

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How to install this mod

Five minutes, no manager required. These steps are for Skeletal Chainsaw.

This mod needs RedLoader, not BepInEx. BepInEx mods and guides don’t apply to Sons of the Forest.

  1. Install RedLoader

    RedLoader is the mod loader of Sons of the Forest. Install it once and every mod works.

    How to install RedLoader
  2. Download Skeletal Chainsaw v1.1.5

    Download v1.1.5
  3. Extract the ZIP into the Mods folder

    On your PC, extract it into the game’s Mods folder:

    Steam/steamapps/common/Sons Of The Forest/Mods

    Keep the folder structure of the ZIP. Don’t put the ZIP itself in the folder.

  4. Launch the game

    RedLoader loads the mod on start. Press F1 in the main menu to see the list of mods.

Prefer one click? RedManager installs and updates mods and their dependencies for you.

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