The Christmas Update in 99 Nights in the Forest had added a festive survival twist by giving you the responsibility of rescuing Elves. You can find Santa’s elves scattered across the forest, hunted by the Deer, and trapped in dangerous situations, and it’s up to you to save them. By rescuing elves, you earn Candy Canes, a limited-time currency used to unlock exclusive items, cosmetics, and many more rewards. So, to help you make the most out of this event, here's a complete guide for the Christmas Update Part one in 99 Nights in the Forest.
How to Find and Rescue Elves in 99 Nights in the Forest
Santa’s elves spawn in hidden locations across the forest, and they do not appear clearly marked on the map. You need to explore carefully, checking trees, frozen lakes, snowy patches, and special tracks while avoiding cultists and hostile entities.
Each elf is trapped differently and requires a specific tool to rescue them. Once you interact with an elf using the correct item, they are freed and immediately reward you with a Christmas Present. Opening this box grants Candy Canes along with bonus survival items like bandages, weapons, or food.
All Rescue Items and How to Get Them
All rescue tools are purchased from the Santa Sack, which is located near your campfire. These items cost Mossy Coins, a currency found throughout the forest by collecting Coin Stacks.
| Item | Cost (Mossy Coins) | How to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Ladder | 15 | Rescue elves stuck in trees or elevated areas |
| Ice Skates | 20 | Help elves trapped on frozen lakes or icy terrain |
| Shovel | 20 | Dig out the elves buried under the snow |
| Sled | 25 | TBA |
You can get Mossy Coins inside buildings, crashed structures, caves, and mines, and they also drop from cultists. If you farm these coins early, it makes rescuing elves much easier later in the run.
How to Get Candy Canes in 99 Nights in the Forest
You can only get Candy Canes by helping Santa’s elves. Each rescued elf gives you a Christmas Present Box, and every box contains a random amount of Candy Canes, sometimes along with additional loot.
There is no other reliable way to farm Candy Canes, so exploration is the core progression loop during the Christmas Update. Equipping strong classes and clearing enemies quickly lets you search the forest more safely and rescue more elves per run.
Elf Shop Rewards in 99 Nights in the Forest
Candy Canes are spent at the Christmas Elf Shop, which is accessed by talking to the Elf King and Elf Queen in the lobby. The shop contains limited-time items, some of which rotate in and out during the event.
| Item | Cost (Candy Canes) | Effect/Use |
|---|---|---|
| Santa’s Helper Class | 30 | Increases Candy Cane gain during the event |
| Santa’s Mailbox | 20 | Festive decorative furniture |
| Festive Couch | 50 | Christmas-themed furniture |
| Christmas Bunny | 150 | Changes the appearance of your bunny |
| Christmas Wolf | 350 | Changes the appearance of your wolf |
| TBA Items | TBA | TBA |
Some items are marked with a clock icon, meaning they will disappear once the Christmas event ends, including the Santa’s Helper class.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There is no fixed number. You can rescue every elf you find during exploration, and each one provides rewards.
Mossy Coin Stacks are found in buildings, mines, planes, caves, and as drops from cultists. Clearing enemy camps is one of the fastest methods.
Explore aggressively during daytime, collect Coin Stacks early, and rescue every elf you encounter. You can also use the Santa’s Helper class, which increases Candy Cane gains.
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