99 Nights in the Forest Wiki — Survival, Codes & Classes

Yes — codes are released with the bi-weekly updates and through seasonal events. As of the latest verified list, the working codes are forestwakesup26 (15 Gems + 3 random Flames), afterparty (15 Gems), awardwinner_yay (15 Diamonds + 3 Flames) and yay fishing (2 Gems). Codes expire over time, so check the Codes page before each play session and redeem any new codes as soon as an update lands.

The fastest reliable sources of Gems are redeeming active codes, opening loot chests in cabins and abandoned buildings, and completing class challenges. Fishing and chopping trees also drop small amounts, and trading with the Pelt Trader via Rabbit's Foot can be converted into useful items that save Gems. Avoid spending Gems on the first thing you see — save for the Talents system and class unlocks that give long-term value.

Diamonds are the premium currency used to unlock classes in the Daily Shop, which rotates every 24 hours. Most classes cost between 25 and 120+ Diamonds, and the Talent reroll costs 60 Diamonds. You earn Diamonds mainly from achievements and badges, event rewards and special chests. Because the Daily Shop rotates, you may need to wait for the class you want to appear again if you miss it.

For most beginners, Scavenger is the strongest first buy at 25 Diamonds because the extra sack space removes inventory pressure during long grinding sessions. Lumberjack, Explorer and Alien are also popular early picks for wood, navigation and combat respectively. If you play with a group, Camper and Defender shine at base tasks while Brawler and Pyromaniac carry combat. Check the class tier list before spending Diamonds so your first unlock matches your playstyle.

No — The Owl cannot be killed. It begins hunting after night five and is designed to be avoided or briefly stunned. A flashlight stuns it for a short window, giving you time to run or reposition. The Deer, by contrast, is the main antagonist that triggers a jumpscare when it catches you, and The Ram charges through the volcanic biome destroying trees. Community reports also describe taming some of these entities with an upgraded Taming Flute, but the exact mechanics are not officially confirmed.

The map rotates between the default forest biome, a frozen snow biome and an erupting volcanic biome. Each rotation brings different monsters, loot pools and survival rules — the snow biome adds cold-survival pressure while the volcanic biome is home to The Infernal Ram. According to community reports the rotation is about 50/50 between regions, but the schedule is not officially confirmed. The recent Biome Refresher update (August 2026) reworked both regions with new structures and loot.

Stock up on fuel before sunset: wooden chairs, coal, gasoline and charcoal all extend burn time. Craft charcoal from wood at the campfire so you always have a compact high-value fuel, and place a lightning rod once you reach the Tier 3 crafting bench so storms do not knock your fire out. Replant saplings in a circle around your camp — mature trees block Cultist raids and give you a wood buffer at the same time.