To get Kelvin as a companion, simply find him on the ground and help him up.

This will initiate another short cutscene in which you get Kelvin back on his feet.

Once this ends, it’s possible for you to start giving Kelvin commands.

The player waves at Kelvin as he stands dazed in Sons of the Forest.

This isn’t a combat command to clear enemies.

Instead, he’ll start chopping trees, making it easier to build a base.

This also lets you get plenty of logs, so that you might start building while Kelvin keeps chopping.

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With a doubt, the best option here is fish.

Do you should probably feed Kelvin in Sons Of The Forest?

No, you do not need to feed Kelvin in Sons Of The Forest.

A player stands by a river in the woods as Kelvin crouches by the water in Sons of the Forest.

You also don’t need toget waterfor him.

Can Kelvin fight in Sons Of The Forest?

No, Kelvin cannot fight in Sons Of The Forest.

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For this reason, we’d recommend keeping him away from dangerous situations.

While Kelvin cannot fight, he is able to warn you of incoming enemies if he sees them.

Just be ready to defend him when enemies do arrive.

A player stands over Kelvin’s corpse with a bloody axe in Sons of the Forest.

Can you heal Kelvin in Sons Of The Forest?

you could heal Kelvin in Sons Of The Forest, but only when he drops to the ground.

This will happen if he takes enough damage from either you or enemies.

To heal Kelvin, you must walk over to him and interact with him in his downed state.

Can Kelvin die in Sons Of The Forest?

Yes, Kelvin can die in Sons Of The Forest.

He can either be killed by cannibals or mutants, or by the player.

Fortunately, Kelvin is already quite good at staying safe.

However, you canrevive Kelvin(andVirginia, the other main companion) by tinkering with your save file.

Can you get rid of Kelvin?

Simply use the “Take a break” command to order Kelvin to rest.

If he’s really annoying you, just leave him resting by a creek.

You never know when you might need him back.

What updates has Kelvin received since Sons of the Forest’s launch?

Kelvin’s been through quite a lot sinceSons of the Forestfirst entered Early Access in 2023.

This patch also balanced his food-gathering skills, ensuring that he no longer stood around catching fish indefinitely.

That wraps up our guide on Kelvin in Sons Of The Forest.