# Less Useless Flashlights

> Increases the brightness of flashlights so they're a bit better.

Mod for [Sons of the Forest](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1326470/Sons_Of_The_Forest/) by [sknthelisper](https://sotf-mods.com/profile/sknthelisper). Page: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/sknthelisper/less-useless-flashlights

## At a glance

- **Version:** 1.2.1 (released 2024-07-18)
- **Category:** Quality of Life
- **Game compatibility:** untested on the current patch
- **Loader:** RedLoader
- **Multiplayer:** not stated
- **Dependencies:** none
- **Downloads:** 30,933 (as of 2026-09-30)
- **Followers:** 7
- **First published:** 2024-07-15
- **Last release:** 2024-07-18

## 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 1.2.1: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/sknthelisper/less-useless-flashlights/download/1.2.1
Full guide: https://sotf-mods.com/install

## Compatibility

untested on the current patch.
Details and field reports: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/sknthelisper/less-useless-flashlights#compatibility

## Description

Increased the light intensity (effectively the brightness) of the flashlight(s) to make them a bit more useful\\realistic.

Very minor issue: With the flashlight attachment (for weapons) I can only access the light after it's been initialized, which requires re-equpping the weapon to get the changed lightsource. Mod already does this for you automatically this first time (that it's required), which means you'll hear an "unequipt\\equipt" sound play (you're instantaniously equipping\\unequipping the weapon).

Sligthly annoying, but better than having an actually useless flashlight.

## Changelog 1.2.1 (2024-07-18)

Managed to fuck up the flask (it's a right-hand item, not a left one..).

All versions: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/sknthelisper/less-useless-flashlights/versions

## FAQ

### Does Less Useless Flashlights 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 Less Useless Flashlights?

Install RedLoader (RedManager can do it for you), download Less Useless Flashlights 1.2.1 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 Less Useless Flashlights need?

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

### Does Less Useless Flashlights work on the current game patch?

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

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