Crossbow
High-damage ranged weapon with slow reload but massive stopping power against big threats.
Obtain: Craft at advanced workbench with 10 iron, 5 wood, 3 gears
Pros: High damage, Armor penetration
Cons: Slow reload, Heavy
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.

Rankings
High-damage ranged weapon with slow reload but massive stopping power against big threats.
Obtain: Craft at advanced workbench with 10 iron, 5 wood, 3 gears
Pros: High damage, Armor penetration
Cons: Slow reload, Heavy
Magical staff that shoots fireballs, deals area damage and light, excels against night creatures.
Obtain: Craft at arcane altar with 1 flame core, 5 crystals, 3 staffs
Pros: Area damage, Provides light
Cons: High energy cost, Rare materials
Massive sword with incredible damage and reach, slow but devastating against groups and bosses.
Obtain: Craft from 12 steel ingots and 4 leather
Pros: Highest damage, Sweep attacks
Cons: Very heavy, Slow
Forged from iron, a solid mid-game sword with balanced damage and durability.
Obtain: Craft at forge with 5 iron ingots and 2 sticks
Pros: Good damage, Durable
Cons: Requires smithing station, Heavier than wood
Silent ranged weapon perfect for hunting deer and weakening enemies from afar.
Obtain: Craft from 8 wood and 2 leather strips
Pros: Stealthy, Headshot bonus
Cons: Needs arrows, Low draw speed
Heavy two-handed axe that deals high damage and chops trees faster, but slow swing speed.
Obtain: Craft from 8 iron ingots and 4 wood
Pros: High damage, Multipurpose
Cons: Slow, Stamina heavy
Long reach melee weapon that can be thrown, excellent for keeping enemies at bay.
Obtain: Craft from 5 wood and 2 stone
Pros: Reach, Throwable
Cons: Lower damage than swords, Not for close quarters
Basic starting axe, good for early woodcutting but weak in combat.
Obtain: Craft from 5 stones and 3 sticks
Pros: Easy to craft, Decent gathering speed
Cons: Low damage, Breaks quickly
Simple melee weapon crafted from wood, reliable against small creatures.
Obtain: Craft from 10 wood and 2 sticks
Pros: Cheap to repair, Swift attacks
Cons: Low damage, Weak against armored foes
Fast attacking weapon with backstab bonus, great for stealth kills.
Obtain: Craft from 3 iron ingots and 1 stick
Pros: Fast attacks, Backstab bonus
Cons: Short range, Low base damage
Crude blunt weapon, decent stun chance but very slow and low durability.
Obtain: Craft from 8 wood
Pros: Stun effect, Easy to make
Cons: Very slow, Low durability
Crafted throwable that blinds enemies temporarily, non-lethal but useful for escape.
Obtain: Craft from 1 gunpowder and 1 cloth
Pros: Blinds enemies, Area effect
Cons: No damage, Requires gunpowder