99 Nights Classes - Complete Guide to All 20+ Classes

Master every character class in 99 Nights in the Forest. Learn their unique abilities, talents, and optimal builds for surviving 99 nights.

20+ classes analyzed

Combat Classes

Combat-focused classes excel at dealing damage and eliminating threats. These classes are essential for defending your base and protecting the missing children.

Soldier

S-Tier
Health: 8/10
Damage: 8/10
Speed: 6/10

Starting Equipment

  • Assault Rifle (30 rounds)
  • 3 Bandages
  • Flashlight

Special Abilities

  • Combat Training: +20% weapon accuracy
  • Tactical Reload: 25% faster reload speed
  • Adrenaline Rush: Temporary speed boost when health is low

Best For

Beginners, balanced gameplay, team coordination

Sniper

A-Tier
Health: 4/10
Damage: 10/10
Speed: 7/10

Starting Equipment

  • Sniper Rifle (10 rounds)
  • 2 Bandages
  • Scope attachment

Special Abilities

  • Sharpshooter: +50% headshot damage
  • Stealth: Reduced detection radius
  • Critical Hit: 15% chance for instant kill on deer

Best For

Experienced players, long-range combat, sniper support

Berserker

B-Tier
Health: 10/10
Damage: 9/10
Speed: 8/10

Starting Equipment

  • Battle Axe
  • 3 Health Kits
  • Rage Potion

Special Abilities

  • Rage Mode: +50% damage when health is below 50%
  • Berserker Strength: +30% melee damage
  • Adrenaline Surge: Temporary invulnerability after kill

Best For

High-risk players, melee combat, aggressive playstyle

Support Classes

Support classes provide healing, buffs, and utility to the team. They're essential for long-term survival and team coordination.

Medic

S-Tier
Health: 7/10
Healing: 10/10
Speed: 6/10

Starting Equipment

  • Pistol (15 rounds)
  • 5 Bandages
  • Medkit

Special Abilities

  • Medical Expert: 50% more effective healing
  • Team Heal: Heal multiple teammates at once
  • Emergency Response: Revive fallen teammates faster

Best For

Team players, child protection, healing support

Engineer

A-Tier
Health: 6/10
Building: 10/10
Speed: 5/10

Starting Equipment

  • Construction Tool
  • 3 Bandages
  • Extra Wood Stack

Special Abilities

  • Master Builder: 25% faster construction
  • Fortified Structures: +50% wall health
  • Turret Deployment: Place automated defenses

Best For

Base building, defense setup, long-term planning

Scout

B-Tier
Health: 5/10
Speed: 10/10
Stealth: 8/10

Starting Equipment

  • Silenced Pistol (20 rounds)
  • 2 Bandages
  • Binoculars

Special Abilities

  • Quick Movement: +30% movement speed
  • Resource Finder: Detect nearby loot
  • Stealth Mode: Reduced enemy detection

Best For

Exploration, resource gathering, solo missions

Specialist Classes

Specialist classes offer unique playstyles and abilities that excel in specific situations.

Hunter

A-Tier

Specialization

Tracking and hunting enemies with enhanced damage against deer.

Unique Abilities

  • Deer Tracker - Detect nearby deer
  • Critical Hit - 25% bonus damage vs deer
  • Hunting Instinct - Find rare items

Pyromaniac

B-Tier

Specialization

Fire-based attacks with area damage and crowd control.

Unique Abilities

  • Flame Thrower - Special fire weapon
  • Fire Resistance - Immune to fire damage
  • Incendiary Ammo - Fire damage over time

Survivalist

A-Tier

Specialization

Master of resource management and long-term survival.

Unique Abilities

  • Resource Efficiency - 20% more resources
  • Crafting Expert - Faster crafting
  • Longevity - Slower hunger/thirst

New Classes (Latest Update)

Recent updates have introduced new classes with unique mechanics.

Gambler

NEW

Specialization

Luck-based class with high-risk, high-reward mechanics.

Unique Abilities

  • Lucky Shot - Random damage multiplier (0.5x to 3x)
  • Gamble - Trade health for powerful buffs
  • Jackpot - Rare chance for instant kill

Starting Equipment

  • Revolver (6 rounds)
  • Lucky Charm
  • 2 Bandages

Talents System (Latest Update)

The talents system adds progression depth to each class, allowing for specialized builds and enhanced abilities.

How Talents Work

  • Tier 1-5: Unlock as you survive nights 10, 25, 50, 75, 99
  • Class-Specific: Each class has unique talent trees
  • Build Diversity: Choose between different paths
  • Team Synergy: Talents that benefit the entire team

Popular Talent Builds

Soldier - Tank Build

  • Tier 1: +25% Health
  • Tier 2: +30% Armor
  • Tier 3: Damage Resistance Aura
  • Tier 4: Taunt Enemies
  • Tier 5: Immortal (once per game)

Medic - Healer Build

  • Tier 1: +50% Healing Power
  • Tier 2: Area Healing
  • Tier 3: Revive Teammates
  • Tier 4: Healing Aura
  • Tier 5: Full Team Heal

Class Tier List (2024)

Based on current meta, team synergy, and survival effectiveness.

S-Tier (Meta Defining)

  • Soldier: Perfect balance, great for all skill levels
  • Medic: Essential for team survival

A-Tier (Excellent Choices)

  • Sniper: High damage, requires skill
  • Engineer: Base building essential
  • Survivalist: Resource management king

B-Tier (Good Situational)

  • Hunter: Great against deer
  • Scout: Exploration specialist
  • Berserker: High risk, high reward

C-Tier (Niche Uses)

  • Pyromaniac: Fire specialist
  • Gambler: Luck-based, inconsistent