Chainsaw

The chainsaw is a unique tool, weapon and item that was added in update v0.60 of The Forest.

Gameplay
The chainsaw is a unique tool and weapon that does not require stamina to use and only requires holding down the attack button to operate. It is powered by fuel, which can be found in various locations around the Peninsula. In single player, fuel respawns once you reload or reenter a cave. The chainsaw is currently the best tool for cutting down trees and removing tree stumps. Cutting down trees with the chainsaw does not raise your strength and athleticism as much as using an Axe.

The chainsaw can be used as a weapon though it's best suited for tree cutting. During combat, it will stun cannibals very frequently though it doesn't have high damage. On normal mode, it seems to be much more effective than the harder modes in the game. When attacking, it will slow the player's movement speed to about half the speed of walking. This can make it difficult to chase cannibals or 'keep the pressure' on. Its range is quite good though it has almost no area of effect (AoE) damage. One of the major challenges of using the chainsaw during combat is that, if the player is hit, it stops the chainsaw's attack, so the player has to reset the attack quickly.

In update v0.71, the chainsaw, flintlock pistol, crafted bow and modern bow were enabled for the flashlight upgrade, which can help with aiming these weapons at night or in caves.

Location
The Chainsaw can be found in cave 3 on a table surrounded by dismembered corpses, fuel for it can also be found nearby. The cave has multiple different entrances to access it and is very close to the climbing axe. It is recommended that the both are obtained in the same journey, however you will need an explosive to break through a cave wall to get both. Alternatively, you can use the mutant babies to clear the wall by standing in front of the wall, and dodging their attacks, causing them to smash the wall for you. If you are on the chainsaw side of the cave.

Trivia

 * The chainsaw was originally in Cave 9, though was moved to Cave 3 in update v0.68, which was released on the 6th of October 2017. There was no reason provided for the move by the developers.
 * the chainsaw running at full throttle (attack button held down) will consume one Fuel Can every 80 seconds.
 * the chainsaw does not consume fuel whilst idling.

Known Bugs

 * Sometimes the chainsaw does not "apply" to a tree, therefore not causing any damage.
 * It can be difficult to cut trees on elevated surfaces. Jumping up and down while cutting can overcome this issue.
 * When placed on a weapon rack the chainsaw will emit smoke. (Best visible with torch)