99 Nights in the Forest

Tier List

99 Nights in the Forest Tier List

Best weapons tier list for 99 Nights in the Forest ranked from S to C tier with pros, cons, and how to get them.

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Rankings

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12 ranked 1 types 3 S tier
S 3 ranked
weapon S

Crossbow

High-damage ranged weapon with slow reload but massive stopping power against big threats.

Player decision Best for boss fights and armored enemies.

Obtain: Craft at advanced workbench with 10 iron, 5 wood, 3 gears

Pros: High damage, Armor penetration

Cons: Slow reload, Heavy

weapon S

Fire Staff

Magical staff that shoots fireballs, deals area damage and light, excels against night creatures.

Player decision Top choice for nighttime defense.

Obtain: Craft at arcane altar with 1 flame core, 5 crystals, 3 staffs

Pros: Area damage, Provides light

Cons: High energy cost, Rare materials

weapon S

Greatsword

Massive sword with incredible damage and reach, slow but devastating against groups and bosses.

Player decision The ultimate weapon for endgame.

Obtain: Craft from 12 steel ingots and 4 leather

Pros: Highest damage, Sweep attacks

Cons: Very heavy, Slow

A 4 ranked
weapon A

Iron Sword

Forged from iron, a solid mid-game sword with balanced damage and durability.

Player decision Ideal for mid-game exploration and combat.

Obtain: Craft at forge with 5 iron ingots and 2 sticks

Pros: Good damage, Durable

Cons: Requires smithing station, Heavier than wood

weapon A

Hunting Bow

Silent ranged weapon perfect for hunting deer and weakening enemies from afar.

Player decision Carry for hunting and surprise attacks.

Obtain: Craft from 8 wood and 2 leather strips

Pros: Stealthy, Headshot bonus

Cons: Needs arrows, Low draw speed

weapon A

Battle Axe

Heavy two-handed axe that deals high damage and chops trees faster, but slow swing speed.

Player decision Use for woodcutting and tough enemies.

Obtain: Craft from 8 iron ingots and 4 wood

Pros: High damage, Multipurpose

Cons: Slow, Stamina heavy

weapon A

Spear

Long reach melee weapon that can be thrown, excellent for keeping enemies at bay.

Player decision Best melee for open areas.

Obtain: Craft from 5 wood and 2 stone

Pros: Reach, Throwable

Cons: Lower damage than swords, Not for close quarters

B 3 ranked
weapon B

Stone Axe

Basic starting axe, good for early woodcutting but weak in combat.

Player decision Use for first night to gather wood, then upgrade.

Obtain: Craft from 5 stones and 3 sticks

Pros: Easy to craft, Decent gathering speed

Cons: Low damage, Breaks quickly

weapon B

Wooden Sword

Simple melee weapon crafted from wood, reliable against small creatures.

Player decision Use early to defend against wolves.

Obtain: Craft from 10 wood and 2 sticks

Pros: Cheap to repair, Swift attacks

Cons: Low damage, Weak against armored foes

weapon B

Dagger

Fast attacking weapon with backstab bonus, great for stealth kills.

Player decision Use for sneaking and quick kills.

Obtain: Craft from 3 iron ingots and 1 stick

Pros: Fast attacks, Backstab bonus

Cons: Short range, Low base damage

C 2 ranked
weapon C

Wooden Club

Crude blunt weapon, decent stun chance but very slow and low durability.

Player decision Only use if no other weapons available.

Obtain: Craft from 8 wood

Pros: Stun effect, Easy to make

Cons: Very slow, Low durability

weapon C

Flashbang Grenade

Crafted throwable that blinds enemies temporarily, non-lethal but useful for escape.

Player decision Carry for emergency escapes.

Obtain: Craft from 1 gunpowder and 1 cloth

Pros: Blinds enemies, Area effect

Cons: No damage, Requires gunpowder