For singleplayer, an AI companion can go a long way in helping you deal with the wave of trouble. In this game, Kelvin’s companion will do the job for you. After seeing how useful it is, you will have a few questions, such as how to equip it, heal it, and even if it can be revived. This guide to the Kelvin Companion will help you understand how to properly use it in Sons of the Forest. You might even be curious about what would happen if you killed him yourself. We encourage you to keep reading this guide as we will try to give you all the answers you need.
How to use Kelvin in Sons of the Forest
Kelvin is one of the first NPC Companions to spawn after the crash. Although you will have to heal him first, he is quite useful for your overall progress and makes the game easier. Here are the best uses for Kelvin in Sons of the Forest:
- Kelvin can build a starting shelter and a base campfire that will allow you to explore the area. Make sure you take advantage of this.
- It can also be used to get some starting resources such as sticks and stones.
- Arranging your place to sleep or eat can also be considered one of its uses.
How to heal Kelvin in Sons of the Forest
Kelvin crashes along with the player, causing the companion to lose their ability to hear. However, that’s not all, when you find Kelvin, he will be severely injured and you will have to heal him. It seems you can heal Kelvin in Sons of the Forest by pressing E after the fight is over.
However, this does not work for many players. Since it’s a little unclear, we believe it has something to do with having medkits in your inventory. As we mentioned, this is unclear, so we will update this part as soon as everything is clear.
How to equip Kelvin with weapons
If you want to give an item to Kelvin, you can simply use the “Give Item”command. However, you cannot arm Kelvin in Sons of the Forest, as he cannot fight. He’s already deaf from the crash landing, so it’s best for him to stay at the camp.
How to revive or revive Kelvin in Sons of the Forest
Kelvin does not actually die at the hands of enemies. He is more likely to be knocked down on all fours. But once you finish the fight and heal him, he will get back on his feet. So you don’t have to worry about respawning or respawning when fighting an enemy or nature.
There is also a technical way to bring it to life, which many players have found useful on Reddit, and we will mention it. However, the following methods will require a bit of technical know-how, so make sure you follow them exactly. Here’s how you could revive the Kelvin
- Start by going to the directory we’ll mention next – “%AppData%/ LocalLow/ Endnight/SonsOfTheForest/ Saves/yoursteamid/Multiplayer/ Singleplayer/yoursaveid”.
- Once you get to the game files, look for a file called GameStateSaveData.json.
- Next, open the file with Notepad or any other text editor and then find the line IsRobbyDead.
- Now all you have to do is change the value from True to False and then save the file.
- Now reload your saved game and see if that worked for you.
How to give Kelvin items in Sons of the Forest
Sometimes you’ll want to give something to Kelvin to keep or keep. Since many players may not know how to give him items, all you have to do is interact with him by pressing E and use the Give Items command. Although it seems simple, the new game mechanics raises new doubts, and therefore we will try to solve them all.
What happens if you kill Kelvin?
Although he appears to be alive after being beaten by an enemy, if you kill Kelvin in the game, it will be permanent death for this NPC.
How to Fix Kelvin Stuck in Water or Campfire
Often you will find the Kelvin stuck in water or even a fire. Since the game is in early access, these bugs will be fixed soon. In the meantime, you can restart the game to fix this.
Also, many players have found that if Kelvin dies or gets stuck, a simple restart for the nearest checkpoint makes it all go away. If you’re willing to spend that much time on NPCs, you might as well give it a try.
That’s all there is in this Kelvin Companion guide to Sons of the Forest. While you’re here, be sure to check out our other guides.