How classes work in 99 Nights in the Forest: unlock with Gems (free via codes), S–D tiers, roles and the best beginner picks. Full tier list linked.
Last updated: July 23, 2026Classes — How They Work & Which to Pick
Dino Kid, 99 Nights in the Forest has 41+ classes, each with a tier, a starter tool and a role. This hub explains how to unlock them and pick by playstyle — then dive into the full S–D tier list for every class.
How classes work
- ▸Buy a class with Gems (or Diamonds) at the lobby bulletin board before a run starts.
- ▸Each class grants a starter tool and a passive perk that defines your role.
- ▸Tiers run S (strongest, ~600 Gems) → A → B → C → D → Event for limited-time classes.
- ▸Free Gems from codes (forestwakesup26, afterparty) let you unlock paid classes without spending Robux.
Classes by role
Not sure what fits? Group the roster by what they do so you can fill a gap in your squad.
Combat
Damage dealers for boss monsters and cultist raids.
Cyborg · Necromancer · Vampire · Assassin · Pyromaniac
Defense & Base
Hold the camp and control enemy flow.
Engineer · Base Defender · Brute · Brawler
Economy & Support
Resources, food, healing and navigation.
Lumberjack · Farmer · Chef · Medic · Explorer
Taming
Befriend animals to fight or help.
Beastmaster · Zookeeper
Best picks for new players
Cheap, forgiving, and useful from Night 1. Grab one of these while you learn the forest, then save Gems for an S-tier late-game class.
Class roster and tiers compiled from in-game data (last updated 2026-08-01). Per-class detail pages with starter tools and roles are in the tier list.