The Forest: Mutants - you should know about them

Mutants are among the greatest dangers you can expect in The Forest. We'll tell you what you need to know about these monsters.

Mutants in The Forest

The cannibals you encounter in The Forest come in various forms and levels of danger. Mutants are particularly dangerous.

• So far, mutants have come in three forms: Armsy, Virgina and Cowman.
• Armsy appears to be an unfortunate amalgamation of several cannibals. the upper body consists of numerous tentacle arms, which is why the monster is also called octopus.
• Virgina also appears to be composed of two or three mutants and is also referred to as a spider mutant due to its six legs.
• Bullman is a particularly plump cannibal with short arms. Unlike the other mutants, it seems to consist of only one body.
• All three types are extremely dangerous and you and your buildings can be done with just a few attacks.
• Fire works very well against all mutants as you can keep your distance and wait after a fire attack. Unlike other opponents, mutants can withstand more than one Molotov.
• Most of the time, you only have to count on mutants deep in caves. Over time, however, the chance of hitting them on the surface increases.
• Later in the game, especially if you don't remove the cannibal totems around your camp, mutants will also look for you directly, destroying your base.
• They may only deal with individual mutants, but mixed groups or even multiple mutants can also attack.
• To prevent your base from being destroyed, leave it when mutants approach and lure them away. Of course, you give up protection, but you don't have to build as much later.
• Cave fighting is particularly dangerous against Cowman mutants. These monsters are rushing towards you and it is difficult to avoid them in caves. So if you see a Cowman, you should go straight to an area where such a fight is going well for you.
• Conversely, you can also try to use the Cowman's attack to knock out other opponents. Even Armsy mutants won't endure many attacks by a Cowman if you steer them properly.