Sainty is one of many features and mechanics inThe Forest, but it remains questionable what it does. In short, the Sanity feature is vague regarding its effect on players and their progress in The Forest.

What is Sanity in The Forest?

Sainty functions similarly to other games that include a Sainty mechanic, whereas Sainty will increase or decrease depending on players' actions. However, despite seeming like an important feature, Sainty does not affect the player in anymeaningful way, but Sainty is a requirement for building Effigies. In short, players need to have at leastunder90 percent Saintybefore the option to build and place Effigies unlocks. The following is how to raise and lower Sainty in The Forest:

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How to build Effigies in The Forest

To build Effigies in The Forest, you must first do a few actions that lower your Sanity to at least under90 percent. After unlocking Effigies, you can build and place them using the following resources:

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