Kelvin is one of the two NPCs in Sons of the Forest and he can be extremely useful for cutting wood, collecting food, and completing other chores.
However, Kelvin can easily die or get trapped in a cave and it’s important to do anything you can to keep him alive. Thankfully, players can heal Kelvin by interacting with him when he’s down, similar to healing another player.
In this guide, I will explain how to heal Kelvin and showcase his importance so that you can keep him alive and not let him die.
Also, consider checking out our guide on how to find and befriend Virginia, the second NPC of the game.
Can Kelvin Die in Sons of the Forest?
The short answer is yes, Kelvin can die in the game. After taking damage from mutants, or even from the player, Kelvin can die.
On top of that, any NPCs that die in Sons of the Forest cannot respawn and will be lost forever unless you restart your playthrough.
Since Kelvin can die, it’s important to know how to heal and keep him alive. He is an extremely useful NPC that can do pretty much anything and make your life easier.
However, there is a way to respawn NPCs that involves tweaking the notepad from the game’s files. If you really don’t want to restart your playthrough after losing an NPC, this is the only option.
But how do you keep him alive?
How to Heal Kelvin in Sons of the Forest
Since Kelvin can die in the game, it’s important to heal him whenever you get the chance. When he takes damage, he will fall to the ground similar to other players if you’re playing multiplayer.
Then, you can walk over to him and use the interact button (default hotkey: E) to pick him up. As long as you’ve got an eye on him and make sure to pick him up whenever he gets down, Kelvin will stay alive.
How to Command Kelvin & Which Commands to Use
If you’re trying to keep Kelvin alive and safe or want him to help with a specific task, you can command him to do certain actions.
Kelvin is an extremely useful ally to have. Players can give him one of the following commands:
- Follow me – Follows the player.
- Collect Items – Collects sticks, rocks, logs, or fish (player’s choice).
- Build a shelter or fire – Builds a shelter or campfire.
- Stay – Holds position.
- Take a break – Does nothing.
- Clear area – Removes trees and rocks from the surrounding area.
If you’re trying to keep him safe, make sure to build a base early on by following our tips on the best base location in Sons of the Forest and have him stay there.
Otherwise, the best active command for Kelvin is either to have him collect fish (if you’re near a water source) or to clear the surrounding area if you need logs and sticks.
Wrapping up
In conclusion, Kelvin can die in Sons of the Forest and players should heal him whenever he’s down by going close to him and using the interact button.
Then, make sure to have Kelvin near your base to keep him safe while you’re out exploring. Since he can’t fight, there’s no reason to bring him along.
What’s your favorite command for Kelvin? Do you have him collecting food, clearing the area and gathering logs, or building stuff? Let us know in the comments below.
Now that you understand how Kelvin works, you can focus on other essential resources. Consider checking out our guide on how to get food in the game to ensure you’re always in the best condition to explore and fight.
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