99 Nights in the Forest: Complete Weapons & Tools Guide
To survive the horrors of the forest, you'll need more than just courage. This guide covers every weapon and essential tool you can find, craft, or start with.
How to Get Weapons and Equipment
In 99 Nights in the Forest, equipment can be acquired in several ways. Your chosen Class determines your starting gear, but you can also find or trade for better items as you play.
- Starting Classes: Powerful classes like the Assassin or Ranger start the game with effective weapons.
- Exploring: Keep an eye out for watchtowers, buildings, and hidden chests scattered across the map. These often contain valuable tools and weapons.
- Trading: The Pelt Trader is an NPC who occasionally visits. You can trade animal pelts (Wolf, Bear) and other mob drops for unique items.
- Crafting: While not all weapons are craftable, essential survival tools are. Check our crafting guide for recipes.
Weapon & Tool Directory
Understanding your arsenal is crucial. Here’s a breakdown of the most important weapons and tools available.
Melee Weapons
Katana
The signature weapon of the Assassin class. The Katana is a fast, high-damage melee weapon, making it one of the best for direct combat against cultists and other hostile creatures.
Good Axe
The starting tool for the Lumberjack class. While primarily for chopping down trees, it serves as a decent early-game weapon for self-defense.
Ranged Weapons
Revolver
The starting weapon for the Ranger class. The Revolver provides significant stopping power from a safe distance, but ammo is a precious resource you must manage carefully.
Throwing Knives
A secondary weapon for the Assassin. These allow for silent, ranged takedowns and can be retrieved after use, rewarding precision and stealth.
Essential Survival Tools
Flashlight
This is arguably the most important tool in the game. The monstrous Deer cannot be harmed by conventional weapons. Your only defense against it is light. A flashlight will stun it, giving you a chance to escape. Always keep one on you, especially at night.
Visual Crafting Guide
Sometimes seeing is believing. The video below provides a detailed walkthrough of the game's crafting system, which is essential for creating traps, tools, and base improvements to support your combat efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best weapon in the game?
The Katana, which comes with the Assassin class, is widely considered the best direct combat weapon due to its high damage and fast attack speed. However, the "best" weapon depends on the situation; the Flashlight is invaluable against the Deer.
Can you craft guns?
No, you cannot craft advanced weapons like the Revolver. Currently, it is only available as a starting item for the Ranger class. You must find or trade for other high-tier equipment.
How do I get more ammo for the Revolver?
Ammo is scarce. The Ranger class has perks that increase the chance of finding ammo in chests or refunding a shot. Otherwise, you must rely on looting it from chests you find while exploring.