Trees in video games often serve a dual purpose. They can be ambient decoration that breathes life into a world, or they can become frustrating barriers that block your progress. In open-world crafting games like Fallout 76, a misplaced tree might clip through your base, while in adventure titles like The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, a tree might hold a vital NPC hostage. This guide provides clear, actionable solutions for both scenarios, ensuring you can overcome these leafy obstacles with ease.
In Fallout 76, the CAMP building system allows players to construct personal outposts across post-apocalyptic Appalachia. However, the game’s procedural placement of objects can sometimes lead to conflicts between player structures and the environment. A common bug involves a tree appearing inside a prefabricated structure like the field station. When you try to move or store the station, the game might deny the action, leaving you stuck with an ugly tree poking through your base. Fortunately, there is a simple fix. Meanwhile, in Skyward Sword, a shy Kikwi takes refuge high in a tree, and your quest demands you coax him down. The method is not immediately obvious, but once you know the technique, it becomes second nature.
Removing a Tree from Your Fallout 76 CAMP
Building a CAMP in Fallout 76 is one of the game’s most rewarding features. You can craft everything from simple shacks to elaborate fortresses. However, the world is littered with trees, rocks, and other environmental objects that cannot be destroyed. When you place a structure, the game calculates whether it fits, but occasionally a tree ends up clipping through a wall or roof. This is especially common with the field station, a pre-built structure that includes a door. The tree itself is not the real problem, it is how the game’s collision detection interacts with the station’s components.
Why the Door Causes Trouble
The field station has a default door attached to its frame. This door has its own hitbox, and when a tree overlaps with that hitbox, the game considers the entire station to be obstructed. As a result, you cannot move the station, store it, or even scrap it directly. Removing the door removes the obstruction, giving you back control.
Step-by-Step Solution
Follow these steps to remove the tree from your CAMP:
1. Enter Build Mode. On PC, hold the V key; on Xbox, hold the View button (the one with two rectangles); on PlayStation, hold the Touchpad. This opens the CAMP editing interface.
2. Locate the door. Move your cursor carefully over the field station until the door is highlighted. You may need to adjust your camera angle. The door is usually easy to spot as a separate selectable object.
3. Remove the door. Once selected, choose either “Store” or “Scrap.” Storing is recommended because you can place the door again later without spending additional materials. Scrapping destroys the door but gives you a few resources.
4. Store the field station. After the door is gone, exit Build Mode briefly, then re-enter. Hover over the main body of the field station. The option to “Store” should now be available. Select it. The entire structure, along with the offending tree, will be removed.
5. Replace the station. Navigate to your Stored tab in the build menu and place the field station in a slightly different spot, or the same spot if the tree is gone. The tree will no longer clip through.
What If the Tree Still Won’t Go Away?
In rare cases, the tree might persist even after storing the station. Try these alternatives:
Relogging. Completely exit the game and load back in. This refreshes the cell and often removes visual glitches. Sometimes the tree was never truly there, just a rendering error from the server.
Move your CAMP module. Activate your CAMP module from your inventory, then place it a short distance away. This will store all your built objects as a blueprint. The tree, being part of the terrain, will not be included. You can then replace your structures and the tree will be gone.
Check for other attachments. Some field stations have additional modules like walls or roofs. Try removing every attached piece before attempting to store the main structure.
Getting the Kikwi Down from the Tree in Skyward Sword
In The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, you are tasked with finding several missing Kikwis in the Faron Woods. These charming creatures have scattered after a monster attack, and one particularly skittish Kikwi has climbed a tree and refuses to come down. Your first instinct might be to use your sword, beetle, or clawshots, but none of those will work. The solution is a simple physical interaction that many players overlook.
The Sprint-and-Roll Technique
Link’s rolling ability is not just for traversal, it can interact with the environment. To knock the Kikwi out of the tree, you must sprint and then roll directly into the trunk. The impact will shake the tree, causing the Kikwi to tumble out. Here is how to execute it on each platform:
Nintendo Switch (Skyward Sword HD):
Hold the B button to sprint. While sprinting, press A to perform a roll. Angle yourself so that you are running straight toward the tree’s base. Time the roll so that you collide with the tree. If done correctly, the tree will visibly shake, and the Kikwi will fall.
Wii (original version):
To sprint, tilt the Nunchuk’s control stick fully forward to make Link run. Then, while running, press the A button on the Wii Remote to roll. The motion is the same: sprint, then roll into the tree.
If the Kikwi does not fall, make sure you are sprinting, not just running at a normal pace. You should see Link’s running animation speed up and hear a wind effect. Also, check your angle. Some trees have thicker trunks; you may need to roll from a few steps further back to build sufficient momentum. Try different angles until you make contact with the trunk.
After the Kikwi Falls
Once the Kikwi is on the ground, approach and speak to him. He will be grateful and provide information or an item to advance the quest. This encounter serves as a tutorial for using Link’s roll to interact with the world, a technique you’ll use again later for puzzle-solving and combat.
General Tips for Dealing with Trees in Games
While these two examples are specific, many games feature trees that seem like obstacles but are actually puzzles. Always experiment with your character’s abilities: sprinting, rolling, climbing, or using tools like axes or bombs can yield surprising results. In online games like Fallout 76, remember that server updates or relogging can fix collisions. And in adventure games, if a character is stuck in a tree, try giving the tree a good shake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t I move my field station when a tree is inside it in Fallout 76?
The game’s building mechanics check for interpenetrating objects. If a tree is clipping into the station, the system may treat the station as obstructed when you try to move it. Removing the door often resolves this because the door’s collision box is what the engine sees as conflicting with the tree.
What if removing the door doesn’t fix the tree in my CAMP?
Try storing or scrapping any attached components first. If the tree remains, exit the game and load back in. As a last resort, you can move your entire CAMP to a new location. This will store all structures, including the field station, and the tree will be gone when you place it down again.
How do I sprint in Skyward Sword to knock down the Kikwi?
Sprint by holding the B button (Switch) or by tilting the control stick all the way forward (Wii) to make Link run. While sprinting, press the A button to roll. Make sure you are running directly at the tree and hit the trunk with the roll.
Are there other ways to get rid of trees in Fallout 76?
No, trees are permanent environmental objects in Fallout 76. You cannot chop them down or delete them. The only way to remove them from your CAMP is to avoid placing structures where they clip through, or to use the store trick described above. If a tree is ruining your build, you’ll need to reposition your CAMP or your structures.
Can I use any other items to get the Kikwi down?
No, swinging your sword or using items like the beetle will not affect the Kikwi. The only method that works is the sprinting roll. It is a deliberate puzzle designed to teach players about Link’s rolling mechanic.
What if the Kikwi still doesn’t fall after rolling into the tree?
Make sure you are sprinting, not just running. Hold the sprint button and wait for the speed boost before rolling. Also, adjust your angle to hit the widest part of the trunk. Sometimes, rolling from slightly further back helps. If all else fails, try restarting the game to reset the Kikwi’s position.
By following these methods, you can overcome the tree-related challenges that occasionally stump players. Remember, always try the simplest solution first. In Fallout 76, that means checking for doors. In Skyward Sword, it means putting your weight behind a good old-fashioned shoulder charge. Happy gaming!
