99 Nights in the Forest Classes Tier List (2026)
Explore our 99 Nights in the Forest classes tier list ranking every class from S to C tier with starter tools and perks.
99 Nights in the Forest is a survival horror game on Roblox where players must survive increasingly difficult nights in a dangerous forest filled with monsters and limited resources.
The game focuses heavily on managing food, shelter, light, and health while fighting off enemies that grow stronger with each passing night. As the challenge increases, choosing the right class becomes essential for survival. Each class offers different strengths and playstyles that can make or break your run.
In this article, we'll explore every class in 99 Nights in the Forest, ranking them so you can make an informed decision before starting your next survival attempt.
Also Read: How to Get Bandages and Medkits in 99 Nights in the Forest
Classes Tier List
Each class in 99 Nights in the Forest comes with its own starter tools and a perk system that unlocks as you level up. The tier list below ranks every class based on how useful their tools and perks are throughout the game:
| Tier | Name | Starter Tools | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| S | Cyborg | Alien armor Laser cannon | If alien tech overheats you take damage and your armor is temporarily lowered + Excellent visibility at night | + Alien tech deals increased damage | + Kills restore some alien tech energy |
| S | Assassin | Kunai x120 katana | + 10% sprint speed - 15% HP + 5% chance for Throwin | + 10% sprint speed - 15% HP + 5% chance for Throwing Knives to spawn in chests | + 10% chance for Throwing Knives to spawn in chests |
| S | Big Game Hunter | Rifle rifle ammo x12 | + Can consume animal pelts to gain permanent bonuses | + Higher pelt drop rate | + You can infinitely consume mammoth tusks to permanently gain health |
| S | Necromancer | Cultist staff | + You collect souls from dead cultists + Use your staff to consume souls and resurrect cultists + You can have up to 6 summons | + Resurrected cultists deal greater damage | + You get better night vision the more cultists you have |
| S | Poison Master | Blowpipe Poison armour | + Your poison effects are stronger | + 25% chance for enemies to spread their poison on death | + Attacks deal increased damage to enemies afflicted with poison |
| S | Pyromaniac | Flamethrower | + Reload your flamethrower with fuel canisters and oil barrels. Food is auto-cooked on drop | + Fuel canisters and oil barrels restore even more fuel | + You move faster for every burning enemy |
| A | Alien | Raygun | + Excellent visibility at night - Sprint slower when alien tech is overheating | + Alien tech recharges faster | + Sprint faster when alien tech is at full charge |
| A | Beastmaster | Good Taming Flute | + You can summon tamed wolves with 3 steak + You start with 3 steak in your sack + You can have up to 5 pets | + Your wolves run much faster when attacking | + The first wolf you summon will be an alpha wolf |
| A | Berserker | Medkit | + After first death, auto-revive with low HP and hunger | + On reviving receive a strength boost for a short duration | + Deal higher damage as your HP gets lower |
| A | Explorer | Map Compass | + 2 sack space + Gain a speed boost after clearing fog + The map has a larger view radius | + Reduce hunger drain the more time you spend away from the fire | + Can see chests through walls when near and opens chests faster |
| A | Blacksmith | Hammer | + You can craft items in the next crafting bench tier (up to tier 4) | + 2 random crafting bench recipes will have discounts | + Chance to get extra scrap from items you put in the grinder |
| A | Brawler | Leather Body | - Can't use ranged weapons + 40% HP + 30% more damage with Melee weapons | + 10% health regeneration, Regen sooner after taking damage | + 5% chance to block incoming damage |
| A | Chef | chef station blueprint Recipe book | + Can cook new unique recipes that give players huge bonuses + All cooked items are seasoned | + Unlock a new recipe | + Unlock a new recipe |
| B | Brute | brute shield | + Spawns with a damage reducing shield + Shield can taunt enemies | + Enemies deal reduced damage for a few seconds after being taunted | + Shield becomes an obsidiron shield, can now charge and create shockwave |
| B | Fire Bandit | Infernal Crossbow Wildfire | + Start with an Infernal Crossbow, and a Wildfire potion | + Your other tools have a chance to set enemies on fire | + 10% chance to get wildfire as a bonus drop from chests |
| B | Lumberjack | Good Axe | + 20% to get 1 bonus log from trees | + 25% for a double sapling drop | + 20% to get 1 or 2 bonus logs from trees |
| B | Ranger | flashlight Revolver Revolver Ammo x18 | + Start with 18 ammo | + 10% chance to refund ammo on shot | + Start with 30 ammo |
| B | Vampire | Vampire Cloak Vampire scythe | + Gain lifesteal energy when attacking with any melee weapon + Run faster at night | + Better vision at night | + Increased healing from lifesteal |
| B | Base Defender | Defense Blueprint x2 | + Starts with 2 defense blueprints | + Defenses can be upgraded/upgraded durability | + Defenses you place deal higher damage |
| C | Gambler | Random item | + 50/50 chance of upgrading/downgrading standard chests on opening it | + 60/40 chance of upgrading/downgrading standard chests on opening it | +10% chance for chests to also drop coins |
| C | Snowman | snowball cannon | + Spawn with Snowball Cannon and Beanie | + Hitting a target with 6 snowballs slows it | + Snowball Cannon reloads faster |
| C | Hunter | Bear trap x2 | + Increased meat droprate | + Slightly higher pelt droprate | + The pelt trader will offer an extra wolf pelt trade |
| C | Medic | Bandage x2 | + 5x faster revives | + Improved revive on others, restores more health and hunger | + One of your bandages upgrade to a Medkit |
| C | Support | Bandage x1 | + Bond with another player at the start of the game + Absorb some damage for player + Deal more damage when closer together | + Your support eats for both of you 80/20 | + You can see the beam to your player at any distance |
| C | Undead | Bandage x1 | + Gain a permanent bonus every time you are revived | + You can be revived instantly | + You can move for 8 seconds after death |
| C | Zookeeper | Old Taming Flute | + Your taming flute levels up faster + You can have 3 tamed animals regardless of flute level | + Feeding tamed animals will restore more of their health | + You require 1 less step to tame an animal |
| C | Camper | Flashlight | +10% reduced hunger drain | + Increased visibility at night | + Spawn with a Stew |
| C | Cook | Seasoning | + Seasoned food restores more hunger | + The Crockpot cooks 20% faster | + 25% chance to make a Hearty Stew |
| C | Farmer | Watering can | + Use the watering can to get rarer crops from farm plots | + Some saplings you plant will grow into apple trees | + Farm plots you water are guaranteed to grow 1 pumpkin |
| C | Fisherman | Fishing rod | + Your fishing rods level up faster | + Fishing rod casts are instant and further | + Fish hook on to your fishing rod faster |
| C | Scavenger | + 2 sack space | + Open chests 20% faster | + Chance to get scrap as a bonus drop from chests |
Also Read: How to Revive in 99 Nights in the Forest
How to Get Classes
Classes in 99 Nights in the Forest are unlocked using diamonds, the game's primary currency. You can earn diamonds by unlocking badges, opening diamond chests in the Cultist Stronghold, and surviving 50 or 99 nights. You can also purchase diamond bundles from the Robux Shop or 99NITF store to speed things up.
Classes range in price from 10 to 600 diamonds, depending on the class, and only a select few are available in the Class Shop at a time, with the stock refreshing every few hours. To buy a class, head to the general store in the lobby or click the "Classes" button on the left side of your screen. Each class can also be leveled up by completing specific tasks related to its role, which unlocks stronger perks at each level.
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Conclusion
Picking the right class in 99 Nights in the Forest can make a huge difference in how far you survive. S-tier classes like Cyborg and Big Game Hunter give you a clear advantage, but even lower-tier options can work well depending on your playstyle and team composition. Save your diamonds for the classes that match how you play, and focus on leveling them up to unlock their full potential.
