Meta Rankings · August 2026

99 Nights in the Forest Class Tier List

Detailed ranking of all playable classes. Evaluate perks, unlock costs in Diamonds, level progression, and stat benchmarks.

S-Tier Classes

Meta Defining · Essential for late-game 99 Nights runs

Scavenger

S Tier

Extra backpack space and faster chest opening. The best class for beginners and experienced players alike.

Cost 80 💎

Class Perks

Extra inventory slots

Open chests 50% faster

Find more loot in chests

Loot Speed95%

Inventory100%

Combat Power60%

Team Utility85%

SoloBeginnersLoot farming

Lvl 2 Req: Open 50 chests

Engineer

S Tier

Deploy automated turrets to defend your camp while you explore.

Cost 150 💎

Class Perks

Place automated turrets

Turrets deal damage to cultists

Build camp defenses

Loot Speed65%

Inventory70%

Combat Power90%

Team Utility100%

Team playCamp defenseAdvanced players

Lvl 2 Req: Build 20 turrets

A-Tier Classes

Strong Choices · Highly effective in specialized roles

Big Game Hunter

A Tier

Specialized in hunting large animals for maximum food and resources.

Cost 120 💎

Class Perks

Deal bonus damage to animals

Extra meat from kills

Track animal locations

Loot Speed80%

Inventory80%

Combat Power85%

Team Utility70%

SoloResource farming

Lvl 2 Req: Kill 30 large animals

Cyborg

A Tier

Enhanced combat abilities with mechanical augmentations.

Cost 200 💎

Class Perks

Increased damage output

Faster movement speed

Reduced stamina cost

Loot Speed90%

Inventory60%

Combat Power95%

Team Utility65%

CombatTeam play

Lvl 2 Req: Deal 5000 total damage

Assassin

A Tier

Stealth-focused class with high burst damage.

Cost 180 💎

Class Perks

Backstab bonus damage

Reduced noise

Sprint speed boost

Loot Speed100%

Inventory50%

Combat Power95%

Team Utility60%

SoloPvPAdvanced players

Lvl 2 Req: Perform 20 backstabs

B-Tier Classes

Budget / Starter · Solid early game option

Camper

B Tier

A budget-friendly entry-level class. Good for new players saving diamonds.

Cost 30 💎

Class Perks

Basic campfire bonus

Slightly reduced wood cost

Loot Speed50%

Inventory50%

Combat Power40%

Team Utility50%

BeginnersBudget players

Lvl 2 Req: Burn 200 logs

Head-to-Head Class Comparison Tool

Select two classes to compare their specs, diamond cost, and stat ratings side by side.

Class A

Class B

Metric	Scavenger	Engineer
Tier Ranking	S Tier	S Tier
Unlock Cost	80 Diamonds	150 Diamonds
Loot Speed Rating	95 / 100	65 / 100
Inventory Capacity	100 / 100	70 / 100
Combat Damage	60 / 100	90 / 100
Best Recommended For	Solo, Beginners, Loot farming	Team play, Camp defense, Advanced players