Navigating the dangerous wilderness of Sons Of The Forest requires having the best tools for both base construction and combat encounters. Among the tools available to survivors, the Firefighter Axe stands out as one of the most powerful heavy melee weapons and efficient wood-chopping implements in the game. Knowing where to locate this high-tier tool will dramatically improve your survival capabilities.
Prerequisites Needed Before Starting the Search
Before you set out to claim the Firefighter Axe, you must obtain a key piece of utility equipment. The axe is buried underground, which means you cannot access its hiding place without first securing the Shovel.
Acquiring the Shovel requires exploring hazardous caves using the Rebreather and Rope Gun. Once you have successfully retrieved the Shovel from the cave system, you can safely head to the bunker location.
Tracking Down Maintenance Bunker A
The Firefighter Axe is hidden inside Maintenance Bunker A, located in the northwestern region of the island. Look at your GPS Locator and track the green circular marker situated south of the northern coastline stream.
As you approach the site, you will spot two abandoned golf carts surrounded by surveying equipment near a dirt mound. Equip your Shovel and interact with the loose soil until the metal hatch of the bunker is completely exposed.
Infiltrating the Bunker and Retrieving the Weapon
Climb down the exposed hatch ladder to enter the concrete hallway of the underground facility. Walk down the main corridor toward the rear rooms while remaining cautious of hostiles.
You will encounter several small mutant creatures guarding the interior passageways. Defend yourself using ranged or melee attacks, then continue to the end of the hall where an emergency glass case is mounted on the wall containing the weapon.
Why the Firefighter Axe Is Worth the Effort
Although the Firefighter Axe features a slower swing speed than lighter tools, its heavy damage and high block defense make it exceptionally reliable in open combat. Blocking attacks with this weapon absorbs massive damage, allowing you to counterattack swiftly.
In addition to combat, it chops down trees much faster than the standard starter axe. Using this tool routinely boosts your physical strength stat, giving your survivor higher maximum health and improved overall attack power over time.