All 99 Nights in the Forest Weapons & Tiers (June 2026)

Surviving 99 nights in the forest requires more than just building a camp and keeping the fire alive, you need the right weapons to defend against wolves, bears, cultists, and other dangerous entities. This comprehensive guide covers every weapon available in 99 Nights in the Forest, complete with detailed stats, acquisition methods, and tier rankings to help you dominate the forest.

Quick Overview: Weapon Types and Acquisition Methods

How to Get Weapons in 99 Nights in the Forest?

There are several reliable methods to obtain weapons in the game, each with its own advantages and requirements:

1. Starting Classes with Weapons

Some classes provide weapons immediately when you spawn, giving you a significant early-game advantage:

• Assassin Class (500 Diamonds): Starts with both Katana (melee) and Kunai (ranged) – the most versatile starting combination
• Ranger Class: Begins with a Revolver for ranged combat
• Lumberjack Class: Spawns with a Good Axe for both woodcutting and combat
• Hunter Class: Gets Bear Traps (not technically a weapon but essential for defense)

2. Trading with the Pelt Trader

The Pelt Trader appears on Day 2 of every run and offers weapons in exchange for specific items:

• Required Items: Rabbit Foot + Wolf Pelt
• Available Weapons: Spear or Revolver
• Strategy: Prioritize other essential items first if playing in a group, as the Pelt Trader has limited stock

3. Finding Chests Around the Map

Chests are the primary source of weapons throughout the game. Different chest types offer different weapon rarities:

4. Special Acquisition Methods

Some weapons require unique methods to obtain:

• Crafting: Certain weapons like the Chainsaw can be crafted at specific workstations
• Fishing: The Trident can only be obtained by fishing in specific locations
• Event Rewards: Limited-time weapons like the Admin Axe during Update Parties
• Boss Drops: Defeating special enemies like the Cultist King rewards unique weapons

Complete List of All Melee Weapons

Tier S Melee Weapons

Admin Axe

• Damage: One-hit kills everything except Mega Cultist
• Special Properties: Doesn’t replace other axes, unlimited durability
• How to Obtain: Exclusive to Update Party events
• Best For: Ultimate survival and resource gathering

Cultist King Mace

• Damage: Highest melee damage in the game
• Special Properties: Heavy attack speed but devastating power
• How to Obtain: Defeat the Cultist King boss
• Best For: Boss fights and crowd control

Infernal Sword

• Damage: Extremely high, slightly more than Laser Sword
• Special Properties: Automatically cooks food when enemies drop it
• How to Obtain: Volcano sacrifices (8 cultists) or Infernal Chests
• Best For: Sustained combat with food sustainability

Ice Sword

• Damage: High damage with special effects
• Special Properties: Applies cold effect that slows enemies
• How to Obtain: Ice Chests in the Snow Biome
• Best For: Controlling fast-moving enemies

Poison Spear

• Damage: Similar to regular spear with DoT
• Special Properties: Slows targets and deals poison damage over time
• How to Obtain: Frog Cave Chest or Whirlpool fishing
• Best For: Prolonged fights against tough enemies

Tier A Melee Weapons

Laser Sword

• Damage: High damage, more than Spear
• Special Properties: Uses energy for special attacks
• How to Obtain: Alien Chests or UFO crash sites
• Best For: Players with high energy regeneration

Morning Star

• Damage: Very high damage, one of the best regular weapons
• Special Properties: Heavy but devastating attacks
• How to Obtain: Gold Chests only
• Best For: End-game combat scenarios

Strong Axe

• Damage: High damage, one-hits regular trees
• Special Properties: Best woodcutting tool that’s also combat-effective
• How to Obtain: Gold Chests or Pelt Trader (fourth trade)
• Best For: Players who need both combat and resource gathering

Cold Axe

• Damage: Similar to Good Axe
• Special Properties: Applies cold effect that slows enemies
• How to Obtain: Cold Chests in Snow Biome
• Best For: Controlling enemy movement while gathering resources

Trident

• Damage: Similar to Morning Star
• Special Properties: Only weapon that cannot be obtained through chests
• How to Obtain: Fishing at the Skeleton (Bone) Lake
• Best For: Players who enjoy fishing and want a unique weapon

Tier B Melee Weapons

Katana

• Damage: Similar to Spear
• Special Properties: Fast attack speed
• How to Obtain: Assassin Class starting weapon
• Best For: Players who prefer fast combat

Chainsaw

• Damage: Less than Spear but continuous
• Special Properties: Hold down attack for continuous damage, fast tree cutting
• How to Obtain: Ruby Chests or craft at Workshop
• Best For: Resource gathering with combat capability

Spear

• Damage: Moderate but reliable
• Special Properties: Good reach, balanced stats
• How to Obtain: Good Chests or Pelt Trader (second trade)
• Best For: Early to mid-game combat

Good Axe

• Damage: Moderate, better than Old Axe
• Special Properties: Cuts trees in 5 hits
• How to Obtain: Good Chests, Pelt Trader (first trade), or Lumberjack Class
• Best For: Early game resource gathering and defense

Tier C Melee Weapons

Old Axe

• Damage: Low but better than nothing
• Special Properties: Starting weapon, cuts trees in 13 hits
• How to Obtain: Free starting item
• Best For: Absolute beginners or emergency backup

Complete List of All Ranged Weapons

Tier S Ranged Weapons

Infernal Crossbow

• Damage: Very high with burning effect
• Special Properties: Unlimited ammo, arrows cause burning effect
• How to Obtain: The Volcano, Cultist King, Infernal Chests, or Fire Bandit Class
• Best For: Sustained ranged combat without ammo worries

Tactical Shotgun

• Damage: Highest ranged damage in the game
• Special Properties: 4-round capacity, devastating at close range
• How to Obtain: Ruby Chests or Workshop crafting
• Best For: Close-quarters combat and crowd control

Flamethrower

• Damage: Continuous damage over time
• Special Properties: Uses Fuel Canisters instead of ammo, burns enemies
• How to Obtain: Pyromaniac Class only
• Best For: Area denial and crowd control

Laser Cannon

• Damage: Extremely high per shot
• Special Properties: Uses 50% of Alien Tech Energy per shot, slow firing
• How to Obtain: Alien Chests, UFOs, or Cyborg Class
• Best For: Eliminating high-value targets quickly

Blowpipe

• Damage: Poison damage over time
• Special Properties: 3-round capacity, unlimited reserve ammo
• How to Obtain: Frog Cave or Poison Master Class
• Best For: Poisoning multiple enemies over time

Tier A Ranged Weapons

Ray Gun

• Damage: High with unlimited ammo
• Special Properties: Rechargeable energy system, no ammo required
• How to Obtain: Alien Class, Alien Chests, or UFO crash sites
• Best For: Sustained ranged combat without ammo management

Wildfire

• Damage: Area of effect fire damage
• Special Properties: One-time use throwable, covers area in fire puddles
• How to Obtain: Hot Chests in Volcanic Biome
• Best For: Area denial and crowd control

Crossbow

• Damage: Higher than Ray Gun
• Special Properties: Unlimited reserve ammo, one shot before reload
• How to Obtain: Hot Chests
• Best For: Precision shooting without ammo concerns

Frozen Shuriken

• Damage: Similar to Kunai with cold effect
• Special Properties: 100 throws, applies cold effect
• How to Obtain: Ice Chests
• Best For: Slowing enemies from a distance

Tier B Ranged Weapons

Revolver

• Damage: Moderate but reliable
• Special Properties: 6-round capacity, uses Revolver Ammo
• How to Obtain: Good Chests, Ranger Class, or Pelt Trader
• Best For: Early game ranged combat

Rifle

• Damage: High per shot but slow
• Special Properties: 1-round capacity, uses Rifle Ammo
• How to Obtain: Legendary/Gold Chests or Pelt Trader (third trade)
• Best For: Long-range precision shots

Kunai

• Damage: Moderate throwing weapon
• Special Properties: 120 throws, rechargeable by finding more
• How to Obtain: Assassin Class or Ruby Chests
• Best For: Players who prefer throwing weapons

Snowball

• Damage: Low but with cold effect
• Special Properties: 40 throws, applies cold effect
• How to Obtain: Cold Chests
• Best For: Slowing enemies in Snow Biome

Tier C Ranged Weapons

Snowball

• Damage: Very low
• Special Properties: 40 throws, minimal cold effect
• How to Obtain: Cold Chests
• Best For: Emergency situations or slowing enemies

Complete Ammunition Guide

Revolver Ammo

• Function: Ammo for Revolver (6 rounds per box)
• How to Obtain: Good Chests, Ranger Class, Cultists, or Ammo Crates
• Importance: Essential for maintaining Revolver effectiveness

Rifle Ammo

• Function: Ammo for Rifle (6 rounds per box)
• How to Obtain: Legendary Chests, Gold Chests, Cultists, or Ammo Crates
• Importance: Critical for Rifle users due to low capacity

Shotgun Ammo

• Function: Ammo for Tactical Shotgun (6 rounds per box)
• How to Obtain: Ammo Crates only
• Importance: Vital for Tactical Shotgun, the highest damage ranged weapon

Fuel Canister

• Function: Ammo for Flamethrower
• How to Obtain: Throughout the map, chests, or specific locations
• Importance: Required for Flamethrower operation

Advanced Weapon Acquisition Strategies

1. Cultist Stronghold Farming

The Cultist Stronghold is the most reliable end-game weapon source:

• Reset Time: Every 20 minutes
• Requirements: Strong team, good weapons to start
• Rewards: Gold Chests containing Morning Star and Tactical Shotgun
• Strategy: Build a base nearby and run it repeatedly for best weapons

2. Biome-Specific Weapon Hunting

Different biomes offer unique weapons:

• Snow Biome: Ice Sword, Frozen Shuriken, Cold Axe
• Volcanic Biome: Infernal Sword, Infernal Crossbow, Wildfire
• Alien Areas: Laser Sword, Ray Gun, Laser Cannon
• Frog Areas: Poison Spear, Blowpipe

3. Class-Specific Weapon Optimization

Some classes provide unique weapon advantages:

• Alien Class: Ray Gun with energy system
• Cyborg Class: Laser Cannon with enhanced energy usage
• Fire Bandit Class: Infernal Crossbow with fire bonuses
• Poison Master Class: Blowpipe with poison enhancements

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Ignoring Early Game Weapon Upgrades

Many players stick with the Old Axe too long. Prioritize getting a Good Axe or Spear as soon as possible.

2. Wasting Ammo on Weak Enemies

Save your precious ammo for tough enemies like cultists and bears. Use melee weapons for wolves and weaker foes.

3. Not Preparing for the Cultist Stronghold

Don’t attempt the Cultist Stronghold without proper weapons and healing items. It’s much harder than regular forest exploration.

4. Overlooking Special Chest Types

Many players miss Ruby Chests and special biome chests that contain the best weapons. Explore thoroughly!

5. Not Managing Energy for Energy Weapons

Energy weapons like the Laser Sword and Ray Gun are useless if you don’t manage your Alien Tech Energy properly.

Pro Strategies for Weapon Optimization

1. Weapon Combination Tactics

Combine melee and ranged weapons for maximum effectiveness:

• Melee + Ranged: Spear + Revolver for balanced combat
• Special Effects: Ice Sword + Frozen Shuriken for maximum slow effects
• Area Control: Flamethrower + Poison Spear for damage over time

2. Energy Management for Advanced Weapons

For energy-based weapons:

• Keep Alien Tech Energy above 50% for emergencies
• Use energy weapons strategically, not constantly
• Combine with regular weapons to conserve energy

3. Team Weapon Coordination

In multiplayer teams, coordinate weapon loadouts:

• Have at least one player with high-damage melee weapons
• Include ranged specialists for different enemy types
• Designate support players with status effect weapons

4. Resource Management for Weapon Maintenance

Keep your weapons effective:

• Always carry backup ammo for ranged weapons
• Repair weapons at workbenches when available
• Keep multiple weapon types for different situations

Platform-Specific Information

Mobile Players

• Prioritize weapons with simple controls (Spear, Revolver)
• Use auto-aim features effectively with ranged weapons
• Consider touch-friendly weapons like the Flamethrower

PC Players

• Take advantage of precise aiming with Rifle and Crossbow
• Use keyboard shortcuts for quick weapon switching
• Optimize for high-DPS weapons like the Tactical Shotgun

Console Players

• Utilize controller-friendly weapons like the Chainsaw
• Master the aim-assist features for ranged combat
• Consider weapons with good area-of-effect capabilities

FAQ

What is the best weapon in 99 Nights in the Forest?

The Admin Axe is technically the best weapon as it one-hit kills everything except the Mega Cultist, but it’s only available during special Update Party events. For regular gameplay, the Cultist King Mace and Infernal Sword are among the best consistently available weapons.

How do I get the Tactical Shotgun?

The Tactical Shotgun can be obtained from Ruby Chests or crafted at the Workshop. Ruby Chests are found in high-level areas and are the most reliable source of this powerful ranged weapon.

What’s the difference between the Spear and Poison Spear?

The regular Spear deals standard melee damage, while the Poison Spear deals similar initial damage but also applies a poison effect that deals additional damage over time and slows enemies.

Can you get weapons without spending real money?

Yes, all weapons can be obtained through regular gameplay without spending real money. While some classes cost Diamonds (which can be purchased), all weapons are available through exploration, crafting, or defeating enemies.

What weapons work best against the Cultist King?

The Cultist King is weak to fire and poison damage, making the Infernal Sword, Flamethrower, and Poison Spear particularly effective. High-damage weapons like the Morning Star and Tactical Shotgun also work well.

How do I get more ammo for my weapons?

Ammo can be found in chests, purchased from traders, dropped by enemies (especially Cultists), or found in Ammo Crates scattered throughout the map.

What’s the best weapon combination for solo play?

For solo play, the combination of a good melee weapon (like the Strong Axe or Katana) with a reliable ranged weapon (like the Revolver or Rifle) provides the most versatility for handling different situations.

Are there any limited-time weapons?

Yes, weapons like the Admin Axe are only available during special events like Update Parties. These limited-time weapons are often among the most powerful in the game.

How do energy weapons work?

Energy weapons like the Laser Sword and Ray Gun use your Alien Tech Energy bar instead of traditional ammo. This energy regenerates over time, making these weapons sustainable but requiring energy management.

What’s the best way to farm high-tier weapons?

The Cultist Stronghold is the best method for farming high-tier weapons like the Morning Star and Tactical Shotgun. It resets every 20 minutes and consistently rewards Gold Chests when completed successfully.

Final Wordings

This comprehensive guide covers every weapon available in 99 Nights in the Forest as of June 2026. Remember to save or bookmark this page as weapons and acquisition methods may change with future updates. The forest is dangerous, but with the right weapons and strategies, you’ll be well-equipped to survive all 99 nights and rescue the missing children.