99 Nights in the Forest — Class Tier List
All 41 classes ranked S→D with gem cost and starter tool. Updated 2026-07-12.
Big Game Hunter
600 GemsLate-game powerhouse with permanent buffs; best for long runs.
Cyborg
600 GemsWidely regarded as the best all-rounder; infinite ammo.
Necromancer
600 GemsRaises an army of undead; strong late-game.
Vampire
600 GemsLifesteal bruiser that sustains through fights.
Assassin
500 GemsHigh-burst melee assassin.
Beastmaster
400 GemsTames animals to fight alongside you.
Brawler
100 GemsTanky frontliner that soaks damage.
Chef
150 GemsCooks Hearty Stew — the best food in the game.
Explorer
80 GemsReveals the map and aids navigation.
Fire Bandit
200 GemsFire damage-over-time specialist.
Gambler
55 GemsRisky loot roulette; cheap entry.
Lumberjack
70 GemsWood farming; best early-game economy.
Gunslinger
600 GemsRevolver specialist with deep ammo.
Alien
100 GemsAlien-tech ranged damage.
Berserker
100 GemsHeals and revives allies.
Blacksmith
200 GemsCrafts armor and weapons.
Brute
50 GemsShield tank for base defense.
Grenadier
100 GemsExplosives damage.
Engineer
1000 GemsTurret-based base defense.
Poison Master
200 GemsPoison damage-over-time.
Pyromaniac
600 GemsAOE fire damage.
Snowman
100 GemsFestive ranged class.
Witch
900 CandiesCandy-event spellcaster.
Base Defender
40 GemsPlaces and upgrades defenses.
Cook
40 GemsBasic cooking starter.
Farmer
80 GemsGrows crops for food.
Fisherman
50 GemsFishing for food and loot.
Medic
40 GemsHeal and revive teammates.
Ranger
70 GemsRanged starter with a sidearm.
Scavenger
25 Gems+2 sack space for loot.
Undead
100 GemsUndead-themed survivor.
Camper
10 GemsCheapest starter; weak perks.
Decorator
40 GemsBase decoration.
Support
45 GemsLight support utility.
Hunter
40 GemsLays traps for mobs.
Zookeeper
70 GemsTaming utility.
Nightcrawler
200 GemsShadow-melee striker.
Tiers synthesised from PC Gamer’s class rankings and community consensus; costs and starter tools from the in-game class shop.