Apart from crafting vital items like Bear Trap or Teleporter, the essential thing that will determine your survivability rate in 99 Nights in the Forest is the Class you use, as it provides players with unique buffs/perks that come in clutch in various situations. So, if you are unaware of the multiple classes and how they fare against each other, here is a dedicated tier list highlighting the best from the worst.
All Class Tier List in 99 Nights in the Forest
Below, you can find all the available classes in the experience ranked according to their capabilities to handle every situation in the game. Please review them and find the one that best matches your gameplay style.
S- Tier
| Class Name | Starter Tools | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assassin | x1 Katana + x120 Throwing Katana |
Level 1 +10% sprint speed -15% HP +5% chance for Throwing Knives to spawn in chests Level 2 The First hit on an enemy has a chance to critically strike Level 3 +10% chance for Throwing Knives to spawn in chests |
+ Best Starter Weapons + Increased Movement Speed + Best Damage Potential - Very Expensive to Unlock |
| Cyborg | x1 Alien Armour, x1 Laser Cannon |
Level 1 If alien tech overheats, you take damage, and your armour is temporarily lowered Level 2 Gain a healing buff when alien tech is at full charge Level 3 Kills restore some alien tech energy |
+ Best Starter Utility Item and Weapon +Passive Healing Buff - Very Expensive to Unlock |
| Brawler | Leather Body |
Level 1 Can't use ranged weapons, +20% HP & +30% melee damage Level 2 +10% health regeneration, Regen kicks in sooner after damage Level 3 +5% chance to block incoming damage |
+ Best Starter Utility Item + Faster Health Generation + Damage Reduction based on Chance - Very Expensive to Unlock |
A- Tier
| Class Name | Starter Tools | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alien | x1 Raygun |
Level 1 Excellent visibility at night & Sprint slower when alien tech is overheating Level 2 Alien tech recharges faster Level 3 Sprint faster when alien tech is at full charge |
+ Best Starter Weapon + Faster Mobility and Speed + Better Night Vision - Requires time to upgrade |
| Berserker | x1 Medkit |
Level 1 After the first death, auto-revive with low HP and hunger Level 2 On reviving, receive a strength boost for a short duration Level 3 Deal higher damage as your HP gets lower |
+ Suitable for Aggressive Players + One Free life in the form of Auto revive +All Stats focused towards surviving and fighting - No focus on crafting |
| Blacksmith | x1 Hammer |
Level 1 You can craft items in the next crafting bench tier (up to tier 4) Level 2 2 random crafting bench recipes will have discounts Level 3 Chance to get extra scrap from items you put in the grinder |
+ Best for Crafting + Discounts and Extra Scraps for Crafting - Not Suitable for Combat |
| Lumberjack | x1 Good Axe |
Level 1 20% chance to get 1 bonus log from trees Level 2 25% chance for a double sapling drop Level 3 20% chance to get 1 or 2 bonus logs from trees |
+ Best Starter Utility Item +Best Class for Gathering Resources +Focus on Crafting or Survival - Less Effective in Fighting |
| Ranger | x1 Flashlight + x1 Revolver + x18 Revolver Ammo |
Level 1 Start with 18 ammo Level 2 10% chance to refund ammo on shot Level 3 Start with 30 ammo |
+ Best Starter Weapons +Best Class for Fighting - No Focus on Crafting or Survival |
| Hunter | x2 Bear Traps |
Level 1 Increased meat drop rate Level 2 Slightly higher pelt drop rate Level 3 The pelt trader will offer an extra wolf pelt trade |
+ Good Starter Utility Item + Focus on gathering Food - No Focus on Fighting |
B- Tier
| Class Name | Starter Tools | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Defender | x1 Defense Blueprint |
Level 1 Starts with a defense blueprint Level 2 Defenses can be upgraded Level 3 Defenses you place deal higher damage |
+ Focus on Survivability + High Base Defense - No Focus on Crafting or Fighting |
| Farmer | x1 Watering Can |
Level 1 Use the watering can to get rarer crops from the farm plots Level 2 Some saplings you plant will grow into apple trees Level 3 Farm plots you water are guaranteed to grow 1 pumpkin |
+ Best Class to gather Food + Easy and Cheap to Unlock - No Focus on Fighting |
| Camper | x1 Flashlight |
Level 1 +10% reduced hunger drain Level 2 +Increased visibility at night Level 3 +Spawn with a Stew |
+ Best for Beginner Players + Easy and Cheap to Unlock +Helps in Staying Alive - Jack of all mechanics, master of none |
| Medic | x2 Bandage |
Level 1 ×5 Faster revives Level 2 Improved revive on others, restores more health and hunger Level 3 One of your bandages upgrades to a Medkit |
+ Best for Beginner Players + Best for Support Players + Faster Heals and Restores - No Focus on Fighting |
C-Tier
| Class Name | Starter Tools | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook | x1 Seasoning |
Level 1 Seasoned food restores more hunger Level 2 Crockpot cooks 20% faster Level 3 25% chance to make Hearty Stew |
+ Best Class for Crafting - No Focus on Fighting |
| Scavenger | None |
Level 1 +2 sack space Level 2 +Open chests 20% faster Level 3 +Chance to get scrap as a bonus drop from chests |
+ Large Inventory Size + Better Loot Luck - No Starter Tools or Weapons - No Focus on Fighting |
D-Tier
| Class Name | Starter Tools | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default | None | None | - No Buffs or Perks for the Character |
| Decorator | Hammer |
Level 1 Furniture trader offers +1 item per visit Level 2 A Furniture trader is always visible on the map when visiting Level 3 Furniture is discounted by 25% |
+ A Decent Starter Tool - No Buffs for Surviving or Fighting |
How to get new Classes in 99 Nights in the Forest
You can get new classes or swap for existing ones in the Classes Menu. After entering the main lobby, proceed to the left side to find a building. Here, you can find a separate section at the bottom called 'Classes'. Interact with the Ranger or Medic NPC at the front of the desk to open the Classes menu, where you can unlock new Classes using Diamonds or swap between already available ones.
| Role | Diamond Cost |
|---|---|
| Camper | 10 |
| Scavenger | 25 |
| Medic | 40 |
| Cook | 40 |
| Ranger | 70 |
| Lumberjack | 70 |
| Assassin | 500 |
If you are wondering how to get Diamonds, simply loot chests, unlock badges, or survive until day 99 in the game. In case you don't have many spare diamonds, you can always use Robux to add some to your inventory.
For more on 99 Nights in the Forest, check out the Definitive 99 Nights in the Forest Crafting Guide or Ultimate 99 Nights in the Forest Tips and Tricks for Beginners
