Flare Gun

The Flare Gun is a ranged weapon and also a distraction tool and light source. It was added in update v0.01 to The Forest.

Gameplay
When shot, a flare shoots out of the gun towards the direction the player is looking. The projectile flare can set plants on fire, granting the burning status effect, as well as cannibals, mutants, and animals. It is a very effective way of killing mutants, as it can set them on fire, although a single shot doesn't deal the same amount as a thrown molotov. Shooting a flare illuminates the room for a few seconds before dying out. The flare gun can be reloaded by placing the flare gun and flare(s) on the crafting mat. While the player can only store up to 10 flares in their [inventory], the flare gun can store an (near) infinite amount as Flare Gun ammo.

To see how much flare gun ammo you have, place your cursor over the flare gun in the inventory.

As of v0.65, the flare gun now has a reloading animation. This has severely slowed the firing rate of the flare gun.

The flare gun can light trees on fire, this will destroy the tree as well as the stump, preventing it from growing back.

Location
The Flare Gun can be found in the cockpit of the plane, located in the north side of the game map, in the snow biome. It is on a seat within the cockpit, it is very easy to notice due to its bright color. When you pick up Flare Gun, You will also receive 5 Flares. You can use the flares here to make flare gun ammo.

Location of the Flare Gun on The Forest Map

Flares can be found at many locations: - Cliff hut near the main village - In the center of the main village - Yellow crates near the cockpit - Yellow crates at the Film Crew Camp

Trivia

 * The flare gun appears to be based off an Orion 12 Gauge flare gun.