99 Nights in the Forest: Best Class Picks for Surviving the Nightmare

So, you’ve decided to brave the spooky, monster-infested wilderness of 99 Nights in the Forest, and you’re wondering which class to pick? Smart move. Choosing the right class is like picking your favorite snack for a horror movie marathon—it can make or break the entire experience. You don’t want to be stuck with bland, unsalted popcorn when you could have been munching on cheesy nachos, right?

There are a whopping 24 classes available as of late 2025, and your choice determines your starting gear, special perks, and how you’ll level up from a scaredy-cat into a seasoned survivor. You buy these classes with Diamonds, so spend wisely! Let’s break down some of the best, funniest, and most essential classes to help you survive those 99 nights without losing your sanity.

Newbie-Friendly Classes to Get You Started

I’ve just downloaded the game and I’m already terrified. These classes are for you. They’re forgiving, cheap, and designed to help you learn the ropes without becoming monster food on your first night.

• Camper (10 Diamonds):

  

  The quintessential beginner’s class. If you’re new here, pick the Camper. It’s practically the tutorial class. You start with an Old Flashlight (because who doesn’t love creepy, flickering lights?) and your hunger drains more slowly. Level this baby up, and you’ll get better night vision and eventually spawn with a free stew. It’s cheap, effective, and will stop your stomach from grumbling while a monster is trying to eat you.

• Scavenger(25 Diamonds):

  

  Are you a digital hoarder? Can’t resist opening every single chest you see? The Scavenger is your soulmate. You get extra bag space right off the bat, which is a lifesaver. As you level up, you’ll open chests faster and even have a chance to get bonus scrap. More junk means more crafting, and more crafting means you might actually survive.

Specialized Classes for Tactical Players

Feeling a bit more confident? Ready to take on a specific role in your squad? These classes let you focus on a particular playstyle, whether you’re the designated healer, the master chef, or the paranoid base-builder.

• Medic (40 Diamonds): If you’re playing multiplayer, someone needs to be the Medic. Seriously, don’t be that squad that forgets a healer. You revive teammates five times faster, and your revives restore more health and hunger. Your friends will love you, and you’ll get to feel like a hero when you bring them back from the brink of death. Just try not to get eaten while you’re doing it.
• Base Defender (40 Diamonds):

  

  For the player who believes a good offense is a ridiculously over-engineered defense. You start with defense blueprints and can make your fortifications stronger and deadlier. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching a horde of monsters get wrecked by your perfectly placed traps while you sip a virtual coffee from the safety of your base.

• Cook (40 Diamonds): Gordon Ramsay, but in a haunted forest. The Cook is for players who understand that a well-fed team is a winning team. Your seasoned food is extra satisfying, your Crockpot works faster, and you might even whip up a legendary Hearty Stew. Food buffs are no joke in this game, and you’ll be the culinary king of the apocalypse.

Advanced and Weird Classes for Veterans

Think you’ve seen it all? Bored with the simple life? These expensive, high-tier classes offer unique and powerful playstyles that will completely change how you approach the game. They’re not for the faint of heart (or the diamond-poor).

• Assassin (500 Diamonds): High risk, high reward, all edge. You run faster but have less health, making you a true glass cannon. The goal? Strike first, strike hard. You get a chance to find throwing knives and land critical hits on your first attack. It’s the perfect class for players who love a dramatic, high-stakes playstyle and probably have a playlist of early 2000s rock.
• Pyromaniac (600 Diamonds):

  

• Do you just want to watch the world burn? Now you can! This class is all about the flamethrower. You reload it with fuel canisters, move faster for every enemy you set ablaze, and even auto-cook food by just… dropping it. It’s chaotic, it’s destructive, and it’s an absolute blast.
• Alien (100 Diamonds) & Cyborg (600 Diamonds): Yeah, things get weird. The Alien class lets you craft advanced tech cheaper and gives you a nifty teleport to dodge danger. The Cyborg, on the other hand, is a tank. You get more health, damage resistance, and can regenerate when things get hairy. These classes are for players who looked at a game about surviving in a forest and thought, “This needs more sci-fi.”

No matter which class you choose, the forest is dark and full of terrors. So pick your poison, grab your gear, and good luck surviving. You’re going to need it.

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