# Less Useless Guns

> Increase the gun damage

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-guns

## At a glance

- **Version:** 1.3.0 (released 2024-07-29)
- **Category:** Other
- **Game compatibility:** untested on the current patch
- **Loader:** RedLoader
- **Multiplayer:** not stated
- **Dependencies:** none
- **Downloads:** 18,058 (as of 2026-09-30)
- **Followers:** 0
- **First published:** 2024-07-11
- **Last release:** 2024-07-29

## 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 1.3.0: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/sknthelisper/less-useless-guns/download/1.3.0
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-guns#compatibility

## Description

I was very dissapointed by the damage guns do in this game. It's so bad you're better off using almost anything else than them, there's no reason to use a shotgun over a fireaxe, for example (beyond energy cost), as it takes 2 swings to kill most mutants, and 4+ shots to kill them with a slug...

Thereby this mod. I've boosted the damage multiplier for shotgun\\pistol by x2.5, Revolver by x3.5 and rifle by x2 (it didn't need as much of a boost). You can also change these values in the settings if you want.

Shotgun:
Changed the default spread cone angle of the shotgun to 5 (vanilla is 20!) which makes the spread sligthly tigther than in real-life (somewhere between 6-7 is probably closer to reality).

With 5, at about 15 meters you'll (generally) be able to down a deer with a proper aimed shot (assuming it's standing sideways so you got a bigger target, otherwise, it'll take 3-4 shots to down it), at 10 meters it's pretty consistent to take it down (even if it's staring at you).

To compensate for the (massive) increase in accuracy of the buckshot (i.e; much lower spread), the buckshot deals less damage (configurable between 0.01 to 1, where 1 means all 8 pellets will deal the same damage as 1 slug).

## Changelog 1.3.0 (2024-07-29)

Added an option to trigger first-look with a key-press (default to K) and Added option to increase damage of guns when solafited

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

## FAQ

### Does Less Useless Guns 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 Guns?

Install RedLoader (RedManager can do it for you), download Less Useless Guns 1.3.0 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 Less Useless Guns need?

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

### Does Less Useless Guns 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/sknthelisper/less-useless-guns · SOTF Mods, the home of Sons of the Forest modding.