Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to all badges in 99 Nights in the Forest! As someone who has spent countless hours exploring every corner of this survival horror experience, I’m excited to share everything you need to know about collecting every achievement and maximizing your diamond rewards. Badges aren’t just for show, they’re your ticket to unlocking powerful new classes and proving your survival expertise.
Quick Overview
| Badge Category | Total Badges | Diamond Rewards | Difficulty Range |
| Survival Badges | 12 | 38 diamonds | ★ – ★★ |
| Combat & Boss Badges | 5 | 14 diamonds | ★ – ★★ |
| Crafting & Building Badges | 8 | 23 diamonds | ★ – ★★ |
| Exploration & Quest Badges | 7 | 24 diamonds | ★ – ★★★★ |
| Event & Limited Badges | 18 | 96 diamonds | ★ – ★★★★★ |
| Secret & Special Badges | 4 | 16 diamonds | ★★ – ★★★★★ |
What Are Badges in 99 Nights in the Forest?
Badges in 99 Nights in the Forest are essentially achievement trophies that reward you for completing specific challenges and milestones throughout your survival journey. When you earn a badge, you can equip it in the lobby, displaying it next to your username for all to see (though this feature is disabled when wearing a class).
Each badge comes with a star rating from 0.5 to 5 stars, indicating its difficulty level. The easiest badges, like Reconstruction and Baiting, only require half a star, while the most challenging, Determined II, demands a full 5 stars and incredible dedication.
Beyond the prestige, every badge rewards you with diamonds when earned for the first time. These diamonds are essential for purchasing new classes that can dramatically improve your survival chances. If you complete all available badges, you’ll earn a total of 208 diamonds, though this still isn’t enough for the most expensive classes, making strategic badge hunting crucial.
All Badges in 99 Nights in the Forest
Survival Badges
These badges test your ability to endure the increasingly dangerous nights in the forest. They’re straightforward but require time and patience.
| Badge Name | Description | Difficulty | Reward (Diamonds) |
| Survive 10 days | Reach day 10 for the first time | ★ | 2 |
| Survive 20 days | Reach day 20 for the first time | ★★ | 4 |
| Survive 30 days | Reach day 30 for the first time | ★★ | 4 |
| Survive 40 days | Reach day 40 for the first time | ★★ | 4 |
| Survive 50 days | Reach day 50 for the first time | ★★ | 4 |
| Survive 60 days | Reach day 60 for the first time | ★★ | 4 |
| Survive 70 days | Reach day 70 for the first time | ★★ | 4 |
| Survive 80 days | Reach day 80 for the first time | ★★ | 4 |
| Survive 90 days | Reach day 90 for the first time | ★★ | 4 |
| Survive 100 days | Reach day 99 for the first time | ★★ | 4 |
| Determined I | Survive 250 days | ★★★★ | 8 |
| Determined II | Survive 500 days | ★★★★★ | 8 |
The survival badges are your foundation for diamond farming. Just completing the 10-100 day badges gives you 38 diamonds, enough for several basic classes. The 250 and 500-day badges are among the hardest badges in the game, requiring immense dedication and strategic planning.
Combat & Boss Badges
These badges reward you for facing the forest’s most dangerous threats. You’ll need combat skills and sometimes teamwork to earn these.
| Badge Name | Description | Difficulty | Reward (Diamonds) |
| Combat | Defend your campfire from cultists | ★ | 2 |
| Beastmaster | Defeat the Frog King | ★★ | 2 |
| Xenology | Defeat the Alien Mothership | ★ | 2 |
| Infiltration | Clear the Cultist Stronghold | ★★ | 4 |
| Usurpation | Defeat the Cultist King | ★★ | 4 |
The Beastmaster badge is particularly satisfying to earn, as defeating the Frog King requires good combat skills and preparation. The Cultist King, introduced in the Volcanic Biome update, is one of the toughest bosses in the game, make sure you’re well-equipped before attempting this challenge.
Crafting & Building Badges
These badges focus on your ability to craft, build, and upgrade various structures and items. They’re generally straightforward but require resource gathering.
| Badge Name | Description | Difficulty | Reward (Diamonds) |
| Gardening | Buy a box of Seeds from the Fairy | ★ | 2 |
| Firemaking I | Upgrade the fire to level 3 | ★ | 2 |
| Firemaking II | Upgrade the fire to level 4 | ★ | 2 |
| Firemaking III | Upgrade the fire to level 5 | ★ | 2 |
| Firemaking IV | Fully upgrade the campfire to level 6 | ★★ | 4 |
| Crafting | Upgrade the crafting bench to level 4 | ★ | 2 |
| First Aid | Revive a dead teammate using a Bandage or Medkit | ★ | 2 |
The firemaking badges are excellent for early-game diamond farming. Each upgrade progressively reveals more of the map, with the final level 6 upgrade showing the entire map, a crucial advantage for navigation and planning. Check out our crafting recipes guide for help with gathering the necessary materials.
Exploration & Quest Badges
These badges encourage you to explore the world and complete various quests. Some require specific conditions or careful planning.
| Badge Name | Description | Difficulty | Reward (Diamonds) |
| Hunting | Complete all of the Pelt Trader’s quests | ★★ | 4 |
| Orienteering | Locate and save the 4 missing children | ★★ | 4 |
| Teamwork | Survive 99 Days with a team of 5 people | ★★★★ | 8 |
| Self Preservation | Survive 99 Days without rescuing any missing children | ★★ | 4 |
| Vegetarian | Survive 99 Days without eating any Meat | ★★ | 4 |
| Swiftness | Survive 99 Days in less than 90 minutes | ★★ | 4 |
| Durability | Survive 99 Days without dying a single time | ★★★ | 6 |
The Teamwork badge requires coordination with a full team of 5 players, making it one of the more challenging social achievements. Conversely, Self Preservation and Orienteering are mutually exclusive, you can’t save the children and also avoid saving them in the same run. The Vegetarian badge is particularly tricky since non-meat foods don’t fill much hunger; I recommend playing with a Cook or Chef classmate who can make vegetable-based stews.
Special & Secret Badges
These badges have unique or hidden requirements that aren’t immediately obvious. They often require specific actions or conditions.
| Badge Name | Description | Difficulty | Reward (Diamonds) |
| Humiliation | Complete a secret action (die by stepping on a bear trap) | ★★ | 4 |
| Taming | Use a Taming Flute to tame an animal | ★ | 2 |
| Husbandry | Use a Taming Flute to tame a powerful animal | ★★ | 4 |
| Reconstruction | Find a carrot and bring it to the snowman missing his nose | ★★ | 4 |
The Humiliation badge is one of the most interesting, you literally need to die by your own bear trap to earn it. I recommend setting up a private game and crafting 4-5 bear traps to ensure you can complete this without interference. For the Taming badges, you’ll need to visit the Abandoned Animal Shelter introduced in the Taming Update. The Zookeeper class is particularly helpful for these achievements.
Event & Limited Badges
These badges are tied to specific events and updates. Some may be unobtainable outside their event periods, so grab them when available!
Fishing Update Badges
| Badge Name | Description | Difficulty | Reward (Diamonds) |
| Baiting | Upgrade your Fishing Rod to max level | ★ | 4 |
| Fishing | Catch 100 Fish | ★ | 5 + Rainbow Fish Lounger furniture |
| Trophy Fishing | Complete the fish index board in the Fishing Hut | ★★ | 6 |
| Deep Sea Fishing | Catch 30 Sharks | ★★★ | 10 + Fishbowl furniture |
Snow Biome Update Badges
| Badge Name | Description | Difficulty | Reward (Diamonds) |
| Knitting | Craft 10 warm items of clothing | ★ | 5 + Icy Throne furniture |
| Ice Sculpting | Find the Ice Temple and break the treasure from the Ice | ★★ | 6 |
| Wilderness Hunting | Defeat 10 Mammoths and 20 Polar Bears | ★★★ | 10 + Snowman furniture |
| Reconstruction | Complete a mysterious action in the snow biome | ★★ | 4 |
Volcanic Biome Badges
| Badge Name | Description | Difficulty | Reward (Diamonds) |
| Resourcefulness | Drop a dead teammate inside the Volcano’s lava | ★ | 5 + Blue Flame fire x3 |
| Pest Control | Kill 100 Scorpions | ★★ | 5 + Volcano Mini furniture |
| Metal Working | Craft 50 ammo boxes at the Ammo Furnace | ★★ | 5 + Blue Flame fire x3 |
| Volcanology | Deposit 150 Cultists inside the Volcano’s lava | ★★ | 5 + Lava Fountain furniture |
Meteor Shower Event Badges
| Badge Name | Description | Difficulty | Reward (Diamonds) |
| Astrogeology | Craft 5 Items at the Meteor Anvil | ★ | 5 + Blue Flame fire x3 |
| Exogeology | Defeat 20 Meteor Crabs | ★★ | 5 + Meteor Lamp furniture |
| Seismology | Mine 25 meteor crystals | ★★ | 5 + Blue Flame fire x3 |
| Astrophysics | Craft, Place, and Open an obsidiron chest | ★★ | 5 + Crater Rug furniture |
Classes MK II Update Badges
| Badge Name | Description | Difficulty | Reward (Diamonds) |
| Supporting | Kill 50 enemies while near a teammate | ★ | 5 + Restaurant table furniture |
| Cooking | Cook 50 meals in a crock pot or chef station | ★ | 5 + Blue Flame fire x3 |
| Engineering | Build 50 structures | ★ | 5 + Blue Flame fire x3 |
| Hunter | Get 50 Pelt drops from animals | ★ | 5 + Bearskin Rug furniture |
How to Redeem Badges in June 2026?
Redeeming badges in 99 Nights in the Forest is straightforward, but many players don’t realize they need to manually claim their diamond rewards. Here’s the step-by-step process:
- Complete the badge requirement – Whether it’s surviving a certain number of days or defeating a boss, first fulfill the badge’s condition.
- Check for the notification – When you earn a badge, you’ll see a small pop-up notification in the lower-right corner of your screen.
- Visit the lobby – After your game ends (whether by death or completion), return to the main lobby area.
- Open the badge menu – Look for the badge icon or menu option in the lobby interface.
- Click “Redeem” – Each badge you’ve earned will have a redeem button. Click it to claim your diamond reward.
- Equip your badge (optional) – If you want to show off your achievement, you can equip the badge to display it next to your username.
Remember that you only receive diamonds the first time you earn each badge. Subsequent completions won’t give additional rewards, but you can still equip the badge for display purposes.
How to Get More Badges Efficiently in June 2026?
Maximizing your badge collection requires strategy and planning. Here are my top tips for efficient badge hunting:
Plan Complementary Badge Runs
Some badges work well together and can be completed in the same run:
- Survival + Durability: Try to survive 100 days without dying for two badges at once
- Vegetarian + Swiftness: Speed runs naturally involve less food variety, making vegetarian easier
- Firemaking + Crafting: These both require resource gathering and base upgrades
Avoid Conflicting Badges
Some badges cannot be earned simultaneously:
- Self Preservation vs Orienteering: You can’t both save AND avoid saving the missing children
- Teamwork vs Solo achievements: Teamwork requires 5 players, while some badges are easier solo
Focus on Easy Diamonds First
Start with badges that give good diamond-to-effort ratios:
- Survival badges (10-100 days): 38 diamonds total for time you’d spend playing anyway
- Firemaking series: 10 diamonds for straightforward upgrades
- Basic combat badges: Easy diamonds for normal gameplay
Use the Right Classes
Certain classes make specific badges easier:
- Cook/Chef: Essential for Vegetarian badge
- Medic: Makes First Aid and team survival easier
- Beastmaster/Zookeeper: Perfect for taming badges
- Support: Great for Teamwork and Supporting badges
Save This Page for Reference
Badge hunting in 99 Nights in the Forest is an ongoing process with new badges added regularly. I recommend bookmarking this guide and checking back after each update for the latest badge information.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
After helping many players with their badge collections, I’ve noticed several common mistakes that can slow down your progress:
Not Reading Badge Requirements Carefully
Many players fail badges because they misunderstand the requirements. For example:
- Vegetarian badge: Stew counts as meat if it contains meat ingredients
- Durability badge: Being revived by teammates counts as dying
- Reconstruction badge: You need to find a specific snowman in the snow biome, not just any snowman
Trying to Do Too Much at Once
While some badges complement each other, trying to complete too many in one run can be overwhelming. Focus on 2-3 complementary badges per run rather than trying to get everything simultaneously.
Ignoring Event Badges
Limited-time event badges often offer the best diamond rewards and exclusive furniture items. Make sure to check for active events and prioritize these badges when they’re available.
Not Using External Resources
The game doesn’t always explain badge requirements clearly. Don’t hesitate to check guides like this one or the official Discord for clarification on confusing badges.
Forgetting to Redeem Rewards
Many players earn badges but forget to manually redeem them in the lobby. Always check your badge menu after each game to claim your diamonds!
Pro Strategies for Difficult Badges
Some badges require advanced strategies and preparation. Here are my pro tips for the most challenging achievements:
Determined II (500 Days)
This is arguably the hardest badge in the game. Here’s how to approach it:
- Play in a private server to avoid griefers and server resets
- Master base defense with upgraded walls and traps
- Stockpile resources for the long haul, focus on renewable food sources
- Take breaks, this will take multiple real-world sessions
- Consider playing with trusted friends who can help maintain the base while you’re offline
Teamwork (99 Days with 5 Players)
Coordinating five players for 99 days is challenging:
- Use Discord or voice chat for constant communication
- Assign roles based on each player’s class strengths
- Set regular play times to ensure everyone can participate
- Have backup plans for when players can’t make it
Vegetarian (99 Days Without Meat)
This badge requires careful food management:
- Plant crops early and often, corn and pumpkins are your best friends
- Play with a Cook or Chef who can make vegetable-based stews
- Stockpile berries and carrots whenever you find them
- Avoid meat-based healing items, use bandages and medkits instead
Humiliation (Die to Bear Trap)
The secret badge with the strangest requirement:
- Set up a private game to avoid embarrassment
- Upgrade to Crafting Bench 2 (needs 1 metal scrap, 1 wood)
- Collect 12 metal scrap to craft 4 bear traps
- Set all traps and walk over them, make sure they kill you
- Don’t regenerate health between trap activations
FAQ
What are the easiest badges to get in 99 Nights in the Forest?
The easiest badges are typically the early survival badges (Survive 10-20 days) and basic crafting badges like Gardening and Firemaking I. These require minimal effort and give decent diamond rewards. Check out our guide to the 15 easiest badges for a complete breakdown.
How many total badges are there in 99 Nights in the Forest?
As of June 2026, there are approximately 42-45 badges available, depending on which event badges are currently active. New badges are added with each major update, so this number continues to grow.
What’s the hardest badge to earn in 99 Nights in the Forest?
The Determined II badge (survive 500 days) is widely considered the hardest due to the immense time commitment and skill required. Other challenging badges include Teamwork (requires coordinating 5 players for 99 days) and Vegetarian (difficult food management). See our guide to the hardest badges for more details.
Do badges give diamonds in 99 Nights in the Forest?
Yes, every badge gives diamonds when redeemed for the first time. The amount varies from 2 diamonds for easy badges up to 10 diamonds for the most challenging ones. Some event badges also include exclusive furniture items as additional rewards.
How do I get the Humiliation badge?
The Humiliation badge requires you to die by stepping on your own bear traps. You’ll need to craft 4-5 bear traps, set them up, and walk over them until they kill you. It’s best to do this in a private game to avoid interfering with other players.
Can you get multiple badges in one run?
Absolutely! Many badges can be earned simultaneously. For example, you can work on survival badges while also upgrading your fire (Firemaking badges) and crafting items (Crafting badge). Just be careful of conflicting badges like Self Preservation and Orienteering.
What happens if I die while trying to get a badge?
It depends on the badge. For survival-based badges, dying means you have to start over. For other badges like crafting or combat achievements, you may still earn them if you completed the requirements before dying. The Durability badge specifically requires surviving without dying even once.
Are there any secret badges in 99 Nights in the Forest?
Yes, the Humiliation badge is technically a secret badge as its description only says “complete a secret action.” There may be other hidden badges added in future updates, so always check patch notes and community discussions for new discoveries.
Do event badges disappear after the event ends?
Some event badges become unobtainable after their corresponding event ends, while others remain available permanently. Limited-time event badges usually offer better rewards, so it’s best to complete them during the event period.
How often are new badges added to 99 Nights in the Forest?
New badges are typically added with major game updates, which occur every 1-2 months. Each update usually introduces 2-4 new badges related to the update’s content (new biomes, features, or events).
Conclusion
Mastering all badges in 99 Nights in the Forest is a rewarding journey that will test every aspect of your survival skills. From the straightforward survival milestones to the perplexing secret achievements, each badge tells a story of your growth as a player. Remember to focus on complementary badges, use the right classes for specific challenges, and don’t forget to redeem those diamond rewards!
The game continues to evolve with regular updates adding new badges and challenges. Make sure to bookmark this guide and check back often for the latest badge information. Happy hunting, and may your campfire burn bright through all 99 nights!
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