How to befriend Virginia in Sons of the Forest

Want to know how to befriend Virginia in Sons of the Forest? Virginia is an excellent companion in Sons Of The Forest, with the ability to wield the Pistol and Shotgun simultaneously making her particularly powerful in combat. However, your first few encounters with this mysterious three-legged woman won't explain exactly how to befriend Virginia, as she is elusive and tends to run away if you approach.

In this guide, we'll break down how to befriend Virginia in Sons of the Forest, covering each of the actions that you can take to make her trust you more.

How to befriend Virginia in Sons of the Forest

To befriend Virginia in Sons of the Forest, you must prove that you are trustworthy through the following actions when she's nearby:

• Press "G" to holster any items in your hands.
• Calmly continue with any tasks without approaching her or holding a weapon.
• Light any fires that she approaches around your base.
• Watch Virginia as she dances.
• Revive her if she gets attacked by enemies.
• Do not do anything that could be deemed aggressive.

Virginia can seemingly approach at any time in Sons of the Forest, and we met her on the very first day. However, she will act scared and quickly run away as you approach, so let her calmly come towards you.

If you follow these steps, Virginia will slowly become more comfortable around your character. You'll know that you have befriended Virginia when she starts acting calm around your base. She may sit down around you, for example, and she may even bring you gifts, such as plants or other crafting materials.

If you already attacked Virginia and are worried that she might not come back, you can relax. As long as she's still alive, Virginia should eventually return to try again.

That wraps up our guide on how to befriend Virginia in Sons of the Forest. If you've somehow let a companion die, then make sure to check out our guide on how to revive Virginia and Kelvin in Sons of the Forest. To change her clothes, take a look at our guide on where to find clothes for Virginia in Sons of the Forest. To find any other items or locations on the island, take a look at our interactive Sons of the Forest map.