| Cost | 200 Diamonds |
| Starter Tools | 1 Hammer |
| Level 1 Perks | + You can craft items in the next crafting bench tier (up to tier 4) |
| Level 2 Perks | + 2 random crafting bench recipes will have discounts |
| Level 3 Perks | + Chance to get extra scrap from items you put in the grinder |
| Level 2 Requirements | Upgrade the crafting bench: 0/20Build structures you have crafted: 0/80 |
| Level 3 Requirements | Upgrade the crafting bench: 0/40Build structures you have crafted: 0/250 |
“A master of metal and machinery, the Blacksmith accelerates team progression through advanced crafting techniques and material efficiency. With the ability to work beyond normal crafting limits, this expert forger empowers the entire base from the very first night.”
The Blacksmith is a Crafting / Economy class in 99 Nights in the Forest, designed for players who prioritize fast base progression, crafting optimization, and resource efficiency. Starting with a Hammer, the Blacksmith can instantly craft from the next crafting bench tier, allowing early access to powerful structures without spending resources on upgrades.
As the Blacksmith levels up, they unlock team-wide recipe discounts and gain the ability to generate extra Scrap, making them one of the best economic and support-focused classes in the game.
This class excels in speedruns, team coordination, base building, and crafting-heavy strategies.
Acquisition & Cost
The Blacksmith can be purchased for 200 Diamonds.
Attribute Table
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | 200 Diamonds |
| Type | Crafting / Economy |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Playstyle | Speedrunning, crafting efficiency, team utility |
The Blacksmith dramatically speeds up early-game crafting and structure building while offering rare economic perks that help the entire team.
Perks and Leveling Progression
The Blacksmith levels up by upgrading crafting benches and building structures, rewarding active base builders.
Starter & Level 1 Perks (Initial Unlock)
Starter Tool: Hammer
The Blacksmith begins with a Hammer, used for:
- Placing structures
- Picking up traps (like Bear Traps)
- Efficient base building
The hammer also allows trap-based combat tactics against animals.
Level 1 Perk
Craft from the Next Crafting Tier
Right from Level 1, the Blacksmith can:
- Craft items from one tier higher than the current bench
- Works up to Tier 4 (Tier 5 excluded)
This is a massive advantage early on, especially since Tier 4 normally requires Cultist Gems, which are slow to obtain.
Level 2 Requirements
| Requirement | Needed |
|---|---|
| Upgrade Crafting Bench | 20 times |
| Build Crafted Structures | 80 structures |
Level 2 Perks
Two Random Recipe Discounts
At Level 2, the Blacksmith provides:
- Two random crafting bench recipes with heavy discounts
- Discounts are usually around 40%
These apply to all players, making it a strong team-wide economic bonus.
The discounted items are random each run, so treat them as a helpful bonus rather than something guaranteed.
Level 3 Requirements (Max Level)
| Requirement | Needed |
|---|---|
| Upgrade Crafting Bench | 40 times |
| Build Crafted Structures | 250 structures |
Level 3 Perks
Bonus Scrap Generation
At max level, the Blacksmith gains:
- A chance to receive extra Scrap from any item placed into the grinder
- A visible spark effect appears when the perk activates
This perk significantly accelerates crafting in long runs.
Strategic Analysis & Gameplay
The Blacksmith is designed for:
- Fast early-game progression
- Team crafting support
- Optimizing Scrap usage
- Speedrunning setups
- Base building and structure efficiency
The class shines when paired with a cooperative team and excels in multiplayer runs where crafting speed matters.
Tips & Tricks
- Communicate with teammates so they don’t waste resources upgrading benches you can already craft past.
- Tier skipping to Tier 4 is one of the class’s strongest features.
- Use the Hammer to place Bear Traps for safe animal hunting (although Bears and Polar Bears do not trigger them).
- For leveling, repeatedly:
- Join a world
- Upgrade the bench
- Build cheap structures (like Shelves)
- Reset
- The Level 2 discounts are random—consider them bonus economy, not a build-around perk.
- Extra Scrap generation becomes extremely useful in long team runs.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- One of the best classes for speedrunning.
- Provides extra Scrap, boosting team crafting.
- Saves huge amounts of materials by skipping bench tiers.
- Strong team utility and economic scaling.
Cons
- Loses value after reaching Tier 5, where perks no longer apply.
- Leveling can be slow without grind/reset loops.
- Requires communication with teammates to avoid resource waste.
- Discounts are random and unreliable for planning.
Trivia
The Blacksmith was added in the Crafting Update, released alongside the Farmer class.