additem <id>, which puts the item in your inventory, or spawnitem <id>, which drops it next to you. The shovel is 485, the rope gun 522, the rebreather 444, the compact pistol 355 and a log 78. Open the console with cheatstick and F1; on a dedicated server the world must be created with cheats on.
Before you start
- On your server, cheats must be on: a custom game mode world created with
"GameSetting.Multiplayer.Cheats": true. See how to enable console commands. additemfails when your inventory slot for that item is full.
How to spawn items in Sons of the Forest
1
Open the console
While playing on your server, type
cheatstick (no text box appears), then press F1.2
Type the command
Type
additem and the ID, then press Enter:3
Close the console
Press F1 again. The item is in your inventory.
Sons of the Forest item ID list
Tools and exploration
Weapons and ammunition
Materials
Food and medicine
Key cards
The Sons of the Forest Wiki lists every ID, including items the developers removed that no longer spawn, such as the climbing axe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the shovel ID in Sons of the Forest?
The shovel is485. Type additem 485 in the F1 console.
How do I spawn logs in Sons of the Forest?
additem 78 gives you a log and spawnitem 78 drops one next to you. For endless logs, use loghack on. See infinite logs.
Why does additem not work on my server?
The world was created without cheats, your keyboard isn’t on the US layout, or your inventory is full for that item. See why cheatstick doesn’t work.Can I give items to another player?
Not with a command. Spawn the item withspawnitem and let the other player pick it up.
Related guides
Sons of the Forest server guide
Every Sons of the Forest page in one place.
Console commands
Enable cheats and the full command list.
Infinite logs
loghack, buildhack and instant building.
Teleport commands
goto and the Teleporter.
Checked by the FREAKHOSTING team against the Sons of the Forest Wiki item table on 30 October 2026. IDs may change with game updates.
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Last Updated: October 2026