Master the essential systems that power 99 Nights in the Forest - from resource gathering to character progression!
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Collect essential materials for survival and crafting
Use axes to cut down various tree types including normal wood, hardwood, and ancient trees. Different tree species yield different quality wood materials essential for construction and advanced crafting recipes. Always prioritize upgrading to a "Good Axe" early in the game as it significantly increases your wood collection efficiency.
Gather berries, mushrooms, fruits and other wild ingredients scattered across the forest floor. These natural resources can be crafted into basic foods for stamina and health recovery. Food never spoils in this game, so you can safely stockpile large quantities.
Use pickaxes in caves and open mining areas to collect stone, iron ore, silver ore and other minerals. These materials are crucial for crafting advanced tools, weapons, and defensive structures. Different mining locations yield different ore types.
Mining vein locations and yields may change with version updates. Always check the official Wiki for current resource distribution maps and optimal mining routes. Consider the risks of venturing far from your base during nighttime mining expeditions.
Create tools, weapons, and equipment through tiered workshops
The game features 4 workshop levels - each level unlocks progressively more advanced recipes. Level 1 provides basic tools like stone axes and simple beds. Higher levels unlock powerful items like elven bows, iron armor, mechanical traps, and biofuel processors. Crafting requires corresponding materials and small amounts of gold coins.
The workshop interface displays detailed information for each recipe including quality ratings, durability values, and usage counts. Plan your progression carefully as some recipes require materials from previous workshop levels.
Early game essential crafts: Stone Axe (dramatically improves gathering efficiency), Simple Bed (sets respawn point and provides time bonuses), Wooden Fence (basic protection against creatures), and Good Backpack (increases carrying capacity).
Mid-late game focus: Craft specialized equipment based on your playstyle preferences. Ranged combat players should prioritize bows and ammunition. Base builders should focus on traps and utility tools like dual mining picks and campfire auto-supply boxes for automated resource management.
Build and fortify your camp to survive nighttime attacks
Choose your base location strategically near multiple resource points including wood groves, ore deposits, and food gathering areas. This minimizes dangerous travel time during resource runs. Consider natural terrain features like canyons, rivers, and elevated positions as defensive advantages.
Avoid building too close to known enemy spawn points or heavily trafficked areas where other players might interfere with your operations. Scout the area during daylight hours before committing to a location.
Early defense: Construct wooden fences and stone walls as your first line of defense against the Deer Monster and nighttime creature swarms. These provide essential protection during your most vulnerable early game phase.
Advanced defense: Install crossbows or catapults on wall sections for automated defense. Use high ground positioning for ranged combat advantages. Create overlapping fields of fire and multiple defensive layers to maximize protection efficiency.
Always light campfires before darkness falls and position beds near defensive walls for quick respawn access. Monster attacks intensify dramatically at night, making preparation essential for survival.
Set up "safe boxes" inside your defensive perimeter storing emergency medkits, backup weapons, and essential supplies. This ensures you can quickly re-equip after respawning during intense battles.
Choose your specialization and develop character abilities
The Medic specializes in crafting medical items and enhancing healing effects for both solo and team play. This class can carry additional medkits and provides faster healing rates, making it ideal for support roles in multiplayer scenarios.
Medic abilities include improved crafting efficiency for healing items, resistance to poison effects, and the ability to revive teammates faster. Essential for teams planning extended exploration or dangerous cave expeditions.
Rangers focus on ranged combat with enhanced bow critical hit chances and movement speed bonuses. This class excels at hit-and-run tactics, making it perfect for players who prefer mobile combat and hunting playstyles.
Ranger benefits include increased accuracy with ranged weapons, faster movement speed, and improved stealth capabilities for avoiding dangerous encounters. Excellent for scouting operations and resource gathering in hostile areas.
Upcoming versions may include additional classes such as Tank (heavy armor warrior with enhanced defense) and Engineer (construction and trap specialist). These classes will provide new gameplay strategies and team composition options.
Stay tuned for official announcements regarding new class releases and balance updates. Each class is designed to offer unique advantages and encourage different playstyles within the survival framework.
Complete daily "Forest Training" quests to earn experience points for character development. These quests provide structured progression goals and ensure steady character advancement even during difficult survival periods.
Allocate accumulated experience in the character interface to boost health, stamina, gathering efficiency, crafting speed, and other essential attributes. Balanced development is recommended for new players, while experienced players can specialize based on their preferred strategies.