# BetterBow

> Add a flashlight to the modern Bow

Mod for [Sons of the Forest](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1326470/Sons_Of_The_Forest/) by [Simmelsau](https://sotf-mods.com/profile/simmelsau). Page: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/simmelsau/betterbow

## At a glance

- **Version:** 1.0.0 (released 2024-02-07)
- **Category:** Quality of Life
- **Game compatibility:** untested on the current patch
- **Loader:** RedLoader
- **Multiplayer:** not stated
- **Dependencies:** none
- **Downloads:** 13,036 (as of 2026-09-30)
- **Followers:** 2
- **First published:** 2024-02-07
- **Last release:** 2024-02-07

## 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 1.0.0: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/simmelsau/betterbow/download/1.0.0
Full guide: https://sotf-mods.com/install

## Compatibility

untested on the current patch.
Details and field reports: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/simmelsau/betterbow#compatibility

## Description

-\> Add's a flashlight to the CompountBow
 -\> Light setting into the settings tab

 more features soon!

## Changelog 1.0.0 (2024-02-07)

First release

All versions: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/simmelsau/betterbow/versions

## FAQ

### Does BetterBow 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 BetterBow?

Install RedLoader (RedManager can do it for you), download BetterBow 1.0.0 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 BetterBow need?

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

### Does BetterBow work on the current game patch?

There are no compatibility reports yet. If you try it, add a field report.

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Source: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/simmelsau/betterbow · SOTF Mods, the home of Sons of the Forest modding.