Welcome to the most comprehensive fan-run 99 nights in the forest wiki. This resource, a core part of our complete fan toolkit, is designed to be your go-to reference for every aspect of the game. We've compiled data from extensive gameplay and community sources to ensure you have the information needed to survive, thrive, and uncover every secret hidden within the forest.
Gameplay Mechanics
Understanding the core mechanics is the first step to survival. The game revolves around a delicate balance of preparation, exploration, and defense, all dictated by a relentless day/night cycle. For specific strategies on how to apply these mechanics, please see our in-depth gameplay guide.
- Surviving the Night: This is the game's primary challenge. At night, a tall, invulnerable Deer monster appears and will relentlessly hunt players. It cannot be killed by conventional means. Your only defense is light; shining your flashlight directly on it or staying within the glow of a fueled campfire will cause it to retreat. Darkness is your enemy.
- Crafting System: Progression is tied directly to your Crafting Bench, which has four distinct levels. Each upgrade unlocks a new tier of recipes, from basic survival tools to advanced machinery. Gathering the resources to upgrade your bench should be a constant goal.
- Farming & Sustenance: Hunger is a constant pressure. Once you craft a Farm Plot, you can plant berry or carrot seeds to create a renewable food source at your base. This is far more reliable than foraging and is critical for long-term survival, especially when preparing to revive at a Bed.
- Trading with NPCs: Two key Non-Player Characters offer items you cannot craft. The **Pelt Trader** is the most important, exchanging powerful, unique items like improved axes, larger sacks, and armor for animal pelts. The **Fairy** is a more elusive NPC who appears under special conditions and offers different, often magical, trades.
- Combat & Base Defense: Every few nights, your camp will be besieged by waves of hostile Cultists. They will target your campfire, and if its flame is extinguished, you lose your only safe zone. Combat involves a mix of melee weapons (like spears and axes) and ranged weapons (like pistols and rifles). Placing Bear Traps around your camp is a vital defensive strategy.
Complete Crafting Recipes
Crafting is at the heart of 99 Nights in the Forest. Upgrading your bench is key to unlocking the items needed for survival and rescue. Note that essential tools like axes and primary weapons are uncraftable and must be found in the world or acquired from the Pelt Trader.
| Item | Materials | Bench Lvl | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map | 3 Wood | 1 | Your most essential tool for navigation. Reveals your coordinates. |
| Farm Plot | 10 Wood | 1 | Allows you to plant seeds and grow a renewable food source. |
| Wood Rain Storage | 15 Wood | 1 | A crucial structure that keeps your harvested wood dry during rain. |
| Sundial | 5 Wood, 5 Scrap | 1 | A simple device that accurately tells you the current time of day. |
| Teleporter | 10 Wood, 10 Scrap | 2 | Craft two to fast travel between them. Consumes fuel per use. |
| Bear Trap | 3 Scrap | 2 | Stuns and heavily damages any enemy (or player) that steps on it. |
| Bed | 10 Wood, 5 Rabbit Pelt | 2 | Allows you to sleep, which revives you if you die, at the cost of hunger. |
| Shelf | 5 Wood | 2 | Provides basic item storage and can be placed to form defensive walls. |
| Biofuel Processor | 15 Scrap, 5 Wood | 3 | Converts organic matter (food, pelts) into highly efficient fuel for the fire. |
| Generator | 20 Scrap, 2 Cultist Medallions | 4 | The pinnacle of crafting. Provides electricity for other advanced items, but requires gasoline to run. |
Item & Resource Directory
Natural Resources
These are materials gathered directly from the environment. Wood is harvested from trees, Scrap is found in piles, Coal is mined from rocks, and Seeds for farming are found while exploring.
Animal & Enemy Drops
Hunting and combat yield vital resources. Animals drop Pelts (Rabbit, Wolf, Bear) for trading and crafting. Cultists drop Cultist Medallions, which are advanced crafting components for high-tier items.
Uncraftable Tools & Weapons
Many of the most important tools cannot be crafted. The starting Axe and Flashlight can be upgraded by trading with the Pelt Trader. More powerful items, including the Pickaxe and various firearms (Pistol, Revolver, Rifle), must be found in hidden locations or purchased from the trader.
Consumables
Berries and Carrots (grown or foraged) and Stew restore hunger. The most important consumables are Bandages and Medkits. They are found as rare loot, are not craftable, and are the only way to revive fallen teammates in multiplayer.
All 27 Badges (Achievements)
There are 27 badges to collect in total, rewarding players for survival milestones, specific challenges, and uncovering secrets. Here is a complete list of all known badges and how to unlock them.
- survive 10 days: Reach Day 10.
- survive 25 days: Reach Day 25.
- survive 50 days: Reach Day 50.
- survive 100 days: Reach Day 100.
- survive 200 days: Reach Day 200.
- survive 500 days: Reach Day 500.
- First Aid: Revive a dead teammate with a Bandage or Medkit.
- Humiliation: Die to a bear trap that you placed yourself.
- Orienteering: Successfully locate and rescue all four missing children.
- Vegan: Survive for 25 consecutive days without killing any animals.
- Pyromaniac: Keep the main campfire continuously lit for 50 days.
- DEFEAT THE DEER: Discover the secret method to defeat the "invulnerable" Deer monster, a feat tied to the game's lore.
- Hunter: Kill at least one of each animal type (rabbit, wolf, bear).
- Pacifist: Survive 25 days without killing any cultists.
- Sleepless: Survive 25 days without using a bed.
- Cave Explorer: Explore every cave on the map.
- Rich: Obtain the most expensive item from the Pelt Trader.
- Maxed Out: Fully upgrade the generator.
- Hoarder: Build 10 or more shelves.
- Social: Play in a 4-player lobby for an hour.
- Fairy Friend: Find and trade with the secret Fairy NPC.
- Master Crafter: Craft every item in the game at least once.
- ...and three secret badges! (Their requirements are hidden and must be discovered by the community).
Wiki FAQ
How to get bandages in 99 nights in the forest?
This is a critical question for multiplayer survival. To be clear: Bandages and Medkits are not craftable. You must find them as rare loot drops while exploring the map, typically inside buildings, sheds, and abandoned crates. Because they are finite and scarce, they should be used strategically. The "Medic" class (a paid role available in the shop) is extremely valuable as it allows a player to start the game with two bandages, providing a significant early-game advantage for the team.
What is "The Forest Game" on Roblox?
"The Forest Game" is a very common nickname that players use for 99 Nights in the Forest. This is almost certainly because its core gameplay loop of survival, crafting, base-building, and fighting off terrifying nocturnal enemies is heavily inspired by the popular 2018 PC survival horror game, The Forest. If you see players referring to "The Forest Game" on Roblox, they are talking about this game.
Where is the Pelt Trader located?
The Pelt Trader's location is not fixed; he can spawn in several predetermined locations across the map. He is a crucial NPC for progression, as he provides uncraftable high-tier items in exchange for animal pelts. The best strategy to find him is to craft a Map early and systematically explore different areas, marking down where you've been. He is often found in or near significant landforms or abandoned structures.