Mining meteors in 99 Nights in the Forest has completely transformed the late-game experience since the Meteor Shower update dropped on June 27, 2026. This game-changing event introduces crucial late-game activity for gathering rare materials like Meteor Shards and Raw Obsidian Ore, fundamentally altering how experienced survivors approach resource gathering and crafting.
Whether you’re a veteran who’s conquered all 99 nights or a newcomer still learning to dodge the terrifying Deer monster, understanding the meteor mining system is essential for accessing the game’s most powerful equipment. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every aspect of the Meteor Shower event, from triggering the cosmic phenomenon to crafting the legendary Obsidiron Chest.
| Quick Overview |
| Event Start: Day 5+ (Random) |
| Signal: “The sky is on fire” message |
| Required Tools: Any axe + storage sack |
| Main Resources: Meteor Shards, Raw Obsidiron Ore, Gold Shards |
| Key Location: Meteor Crater (not marked on map) |
| New Enemies: Meteor Crabs |
How to Mine Meteors in 99 Nights in the Forest?
Understanding the Meteor Shower Event
The Meteor Shower is a random event that can occur after Day 5 of your survival. When triggered, you’ll see the message “The sky is on fire” and the game’s sky turns a dramatic red. This signals the beginning of one of the most exciting events in the game, where glowing trails mark incoming impacts across the forest.
The event fundamentally changes the forest’s landscape, creating large, smoking craters filled with valuable resources. Unlike other events in the game, craters remain until mined, so you can still find them even if you missed the initial impact, giving players flexibility in when they choose to tackle this dangerous but rewarding activity.
When Does the Meteor Shower Event Trigger in June 2026?
The Meteor Shower event follows specific timing rules that every survivor needs to understand:
- Minimum Requirement: The Meteor Shower happens randomly after you reach day 5 or later
- Frequency: The event can trigger multiple times throughout your survival journey
- Duration: Meteors continue to exist until mined, with no time limit
- Server-Wide Event: When triggered, all players in the server experience it simultaneously
Based on community reports, we got the Meteor Shower event on Day 5 on our first and second runs, so it doesn’t appear to be too rare. However, some players report waiting until Day 10 or later for their first meteor shower, so patience may be required.
Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Meteor Craters
Finding meteor craters is arguably the most challenging part of the entire process, as meteor craters are not marked on your map. Here’s a detailed strategy for locating these valuable impact sites:
1. Watch the Sky During the Event
When the meteor shower begins, immediately position yourself with a clear view of the sky. Follow the trails with your camera and note a landmark direction. The meteors leave visible trails that indicate their general impact area.
2. Listen for Audio Cues
Pay close attention to the sky and listen for sounds during the shower to get a general idea of the direction the meteors fell. The impact creates a distinct sound that can help narrow down the search area.
3. Systematic Ground Search
You will need to explore the forest thoroughly. Craters are typically large and noticeable. Look for:
- Scorched or disturbed terrain
- Smoking impact sites
- Glowing meteor fragments
- Unusual terrain deformations
4. Team Coordination
If playing with others, spread out to cover more ground. Communicate any potential sightings immediately to maximize efficiency.
Essential Tools and Equipment for Mining
Before venturing out to mine meteors, proper preparation is crucial. Mining meteors is a simple process, just like chopping wood, but it requires the right equipment.
Best Axes for Meteor Mining
You can use any axe, but better axes will mine faster. Here’s a complete ranking of axes from least to most effective:
- Old Axe – Basic starter tool, very slow mining speed
- Good Axe – Moderate improvement over Old Axe
- Ice Axe – Decent mining speed with special properties
- Strong Axe – Significant improvement in mining efficiency
- Chainsaw – Excellent choice for rapid meteor breaking
- Admin Axe – Fastest mining speed available
Storage Solutions
You’ll need any kind of sack to store the mined meteors. Options include:
- Old Sack – Limited capacity, suitable for beginners
- Good Sack – Moderate storage improvement
- Infernal Sack – High capacity with special properties
- Giant Sack – Maximum storage for efficient farming runs
Pro tip: Always bring the largest sack available to maximize your farming efficiency and reduce return trips to base.
Mining Process and Safety Measures
Once you’ve located a meteor crater and equipped the proper tools, follow these steps for safe and efficient mining:
1. Clear the Area First
Make sure that you kill the meteor crabs and wolves if they are nearby. Approach the crater edge and survey for Meteor Crabs and wolves. Hostiles can interrupt mining and waste time.
2. Understanding Meteor Types
Meteors come in two visual varieties—Black Ore and Red Crystals. Despite the difference in appearance, they yield the same materials. The colors are cosmetic. Both drop Meteor Shards, Raw Obsidiron Ore, and Gold Shards.
3. Mining Technique
- Position yourself directly beside the meteor
- Begin striking with your axe. Expect more hits than chopping wood
- Mining meteors requires more hits than chopping wood
- Maintain consistent strikes until the meteor breaks
- After the node breaks, collect all dropped pieces promptly. Items can scatter slightly around the crater floor
4. Combat Strategies for Meteor Crabs
Meteor Crabs are the primary threat when mining meteors. These hostile creatures:
- Spawn in and around meteor craters
- Have high health compared to regular forest enemies
- Deal significant damage if they catch you off-guard
- Can interrupt your mining progress
Combat tips:
- Use ranged weapons to thin their numbers before mining
- Kite in circles and attack from range to avoid burst damage
- Bring healing items and bandages
- Consider bringing a teammate to handle threats while you mine
What Resources Do You Get from Mining Meteors in June 2026?
Mining meteors is the primary way to obtain several key late-game crafting materials. Understanding drop rates and resource types helps optimize your farming runs:
Primary Resources
- Meteor Shards
- Most common drop from meteors
- Drop rates favor Meteor Shards most commonly
- Essential for all meteor-related crafting
- Required for the Obsidiron Chest (10 needed)
- Raw Obsidiron Ore
- When mining a meteor, there is a chance to obtain a Raw Obsidian Ore
- Requires special processing to become useful
- Less common than Meteor Shards
- Must be refined into Obsidiron Ingots
- Gold Shards
- Rarest drop from meteor mining
- They have a lower drop rate than Meteor Shards
- Essential for high-tier crafting
- Required for the Obsidiron Chest (5 needed)
Resource Usage
These materials are essential for crafting advanced items at the Meteorite Anvil Tool Workshop inside the Anvil Building. They unlock access to:
- Obsidiron armor pieces
- Enhanced weapons
- The legendary Obsidiron Chest
- Various achievement requirements
How to Process Raw Obsidiron Ore into Obsidiron Ingots?
Creating Obsidiron Ingots is the most complex process in the meteor mining system. This is the most complex material to obtain. Follow this precise multi-step process:
Step 1: Mine Raw Obsidiron Ore
First, obtain Raw Obsidiron Ore from meteor mining. This is a random drop alongside other resources.
Step 2: Break the Raw Ore
Drop the Raw Obsidiron Ore from a high place (like a watchtower) to break it into pieces. The raw ore is fragile and will shatter upon impact.
Step 3: Heat in Lava
Throw the broken pieces into lava within the Meteor Crater to create a Scalding Obsidiron Ingot. The meteor crater conveniently contains lava pools for this purpose.
Step 4: Cool in Water
Cool the hot ingot in water to convert it into a usable Obsidiron Ingot. Any water source works, including:
- Fishing holes
- Ponds
- Rivers
- Water buckets
Only cooled ingots count for crafting, so don’t skip this crucial final step.
Finding and Using the Meteor Anvil
The Meteor Anvil is the centerpiece of meteor-related crafting. Understanding how to locate and utilize this special crafting station is essential for progression.
Locating the Meteor Anvil
After a Meteor Shower, a new icon appears on your map as a red anvil icon. The structure looks like a large stone-brick building similar to a castle.
Key features:
- Only appears after the first Meteor Shower event
- Permanent structure once spawned
- Can be seen on the map as an anvil icon
- Contains multiple floors accessible by climbing vines
Clearing and Assembling the Anvil
- Combat Phase
- Enter the building and defeat Meteor Crabs inside
- If a Meteor Shower occurs, the Tool Workshop will transform into its lava-like counterpart with 3 Meteor Crabs to guard it
- Clear all enemies before attempting assembly
- Assembly Process
- Assemble the Meteor Anvil from parts found in the building
- The base can be found on the first floor while the two upper parts can be found on the second and third floors
- Drag all parts to the highlighted central area
- Once complete, the crafting menu becomes available
Crafting the Obsidiron Chest – Ultimate Goal
The Obsidiron Chest represents the pinnacle of meteor-related crafting. Here’s everything you need to know about creating this legendary item:
Required Materials
To craft the Obsidiron Chest, players need:
- 10 Meteor Shards
- 5 Gold Shards
- 3 Obsidiron Ingots
Note: Some sources mention different quantities (20 Meteor Shards, 15 Gold Shards, 10 Obsidiron Ingots), so requirements may vary based on game updates.
Crafting Process
- Gather all required materials through meteor mining and processing
- Return to the anvil building and activate the Obsidiron Chest blueprint recipe
- Place the items on top of the Meteor Anvil
- The blueprint will be created
- Take the blueprint and place it on the ground to summon the chest
Rewards from the Obsidiron Chest
Opening the chest provides:
- Unique achievement badge
- 5 Diamonds (premium currency)
- 3 Blue Flame fire boosts
- Special obsidian hammer weapon
- Various high-tier loot
Advanced Mining Strategies and Tips
After hundreds of hours of meteor farming, the community has developed these advanced strategies:
Efficient Farming Routes
- The Volcano Loop: Once you have meteor resources, create an efficient volcano farming loop combining meteor and volcanic biome resources
- Multi-Crater Runs: Don’t stop at one crater – multiple impacts often occur during each event
- Night Mining: While dangerous, mining at night prevents day-wasting and maximizes efficiency
Team Coordination Tips
- Assign roles: miners, guards, and transporters
- Use voice chat for real-time crater location sharing
- Teaming up makes farming and anvil assembly smoother
- Coordinate class selections for optimal synergy
Class Recommendations for Meteor Mining
Based on the 99 Nights in the Forest Class Tier List, these classes excel at meteor farming:
- Assassin (600 Diamonds) – Superior combat abilities for handling Meteor Crabs
- Ranger (300 Diamonds) – Revolver provides excellent crab control
- Cyborg (500 Diamonds) – Enhanced survivability for dangerous mining runs
- Chef (400 Diamonds) – Food buffs benefit entire mining teams
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Learn from the community’s collective failures to improve your meteor mining success:
1. Going Too Early
New players rushing to the volcano on Day 5-10 get overwhelmed. Wait until you have:
- Strong weapons
- Adequate healing supplies
- A reliable team or high-tier class
2. Poor Inventory Management
Bringing a small sack limits your sacrifice potential. Always use the largest available storage.
3. Ignoring Water Sources
Keep note of ponds near the crater for quicker Obsidiron Ingot cooling. Map water locations before starting the refining process.
4. Solo Mining Attempts
While possible, solo mining is significantly more dangerous and less efficient than team efforts.
Integration with Other Game Systems
The meteor mining system doesn’t exist in isolation – it connects with multiple other game features:
Synergy with Other Updates
- Decorators Update: Use meteor resources to craft decorative items
- Fishing Update: Water sources for Obsidiron cooling double as fishing spots
- Volcanic Biome: Lava pools in both areas serve similar crafting functions
Badge Requirements
Mining meteors contributes to several achievement badges:
- Seismology Badge: Break 25 meteors completely
- Astrogeology Badge: Open an Obsidiron Chest
- Meteor Crab Hunter: Defeat 20 Meteor Crabs
- Astrophysics Badge: Craft 5 items at the Meteor Anvil
Connection to Game Lore
The Meteor Shower event adds mysterious elements to the forest’s already dark narrative. Community theories suggest connections between:
- The missing children and cosmic events
- Cultist interest in meteor materials
- The forest’s supernatural properties and celestial influences
Server Performance and Technical Considerations
The Meteor Shower event can impact game performance, especially on crowded servers:
Known Issues
- Server updating in waves during event rollout
- Potential lag during initial meteor impacts
- 100 items per campfire area limit to prevent lag
Optimization Tips
- Play on less crowded servers during events
- Clear unnecessary base items before meteor showers
- Coordinate with teammates to avoid everyone mining simultaneously
Future Updates and Community Speculation
The 99 Nights in the Forest development team continues to expand the meteor system:
Confirmed Future Content
- Additional craftable items at the Meteor Anvil
- New meteor types with unique resources
- Potential meteor-specific classes
Community Wishlist
Based on Discord and Reddit discussions:
- Meteor tracking devices
- Automated mining tools
- Meteor-powered base defenses
- Cosmic horror boss encounters
Maximizing Your Rewards
To get the most from each Meteor Shower event:
- Preparation Checklist
- Stock healing items and food
- Upgrade to the best available axe
- Clear inventory space
- Note water source locations
- Form or join a mining team
- During the Event
- Track multiple impact sites
- Prioritize safety over speed
- Communicate with teammates constantly
- Mine systematically, clearing one crater completely
- Post-Mining
- Process Obsidiron immediately
- Store excess materials safely
- Plan crafting priorities
- Share locations with trusted allies
Troubleshooting Common Problems
When things go wrong, here’s how to fix them:
“Can’t Find Any Craters”
- Wait for the next shower, then move immediately toward visible impacts after the “The sky is on fire” alert
- Search in expanding circles from suspected impact areas
- Ask other players for assistance
“Mining Takes Forever”
- Switch to a stronger axe if available. Higher-tier tools cut down swings per node
- Ensure you’re hitting the meteor correctly
- Check for lag or connection issues
“Obsidiron Won’t Process”
- Verify you broke the ore, heated it in lava to a Scalding state, and then cooled it in water
- Ensure each step is completed in order
- Don’t skip the water cooling phase
FAQ
How do I trigger the Meteor Shower event in June 2026?
The event is random and can only occur after you have survived past Day 5. There is no specific action to trigger it; you must wait for the “The sky is on fire” message. Continue playing normally and the event will eventually occur.
Why can’t I find the meteor crater after the event?
The craters do not appear on the map. You must manually explore the forest to locate them. Look for large, freshly made impact sites on the ground. Remember that craters persist until mined, so take your time searching systematically.
What’s the best axe for mining meteors efficiently?
While any axe works, the Chainsaw or Admin Axe will break down the meteor the fastest. The Strong Axe is a very good alternative if you don’t have the top-tier tools. The difference in mining speed is significant with better tools.
What are Meteor Shards used for in the game?
Meteor Shards, along with Raw Obsidian Ore and Gold Shards, are used to craft high-tier items and tools at the Meteorite Anvil. They’re essential for creating the Obsidiron Chest and other advanced equipment.
Are Black Ore and Red Crystal meteors different?
No, they are purely visual differences. Both types yield the same materials when mined. Don’t waste time searching for specific meteor types.
How many meteors spawn per Meteor Shower event?
The exact number varies, but players typically report finding 3-7 meteor craters per event. The spawns appear to be randomized across the map, with no set locations.
Can meteors damage my base during the shower?
No, meteors don’t directly damage player structures. However, the Meteor Crabs that spawn can attack your base if you’ve built near a crater location.
What happens if I die while carrying meteor materials?
Like all items, meteor materials drop on death and can be recovered. However, other players can take them, so recover your items quickly or have teammates guard them.
Is there a best time to farm meteors?
While meteors can be mined anytime after they land, many players prefer dawn or dusk to avoid the most dangerous nighttime enemies while still having enough time to mine efficiently.
How do I unlock the Meteor Anvil badges quickly?
Focus on the easier badges first: mine 25 meteors for Seismology, then work on defeating 20 Meteor Crabs. Save the crafting badges for when you have abundant materials.
Conclusion
Mastering meteor mining in 99 Nights in the Forest opens up an entirely new tier of gameplay possibilities. From the moment you see “The sky is on fire” to placing your first Obsidiron Chest, the journey tests every survival skill you’ve developed. While finding the craters requires patience and exploration, the reward of Meteor Shards and Raw Obsidian Ore is well worth the effort.
Remember that success in meteor mining isn’t just about having the best equipment or the most diamonds – it’s about preparation, teamwork, and adapting to the unique challenges each Meteor Shower brings. Whether you’re farming for rare badges, building the ultimate base with the Paint Brush tool, or preparing to face The Ram, meteor resources will prove invaluable.
The forest’s mysteries deepen with each update, and the Meteor Shower event adds another layer to the already complex survival experience. Keep this guide bookmarked, check for new 99 Nights in the Forest codes, and remember: in the darkness of the forest, sometimes the greatest treasures fall from the stars above.
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