| Cost | 100 Diamonds |
| Starter Tools | 1 Leather Body |
| Level 1 Perks | – Can’t use ranged weapons+ 40% HP + 30% more damage dealt with Melee weapons |
| Level 2 Perks | + 10% health regeneration+ Regen sooner after taking damage |
| Level 3 Perks | + 5% chance to block incoming damage |
| Level 2 Requirements | Receive melee damage: 0/200Attack with melee: 0/350 |
| Level 3 Requirements | Regenerate HP: 0/5000Attack with melee: 0/600 |
“A fearless frontline fighter built for pure brutality and tankiness, the Brawler turns close-range combat into a powerhouse playstyle. With boosted health, enhanced melee damage, and the ability to negate hits entirely, this class excels in high-pressure battles where only the toughest survive.”
The Brawler is a Melee / Tank class in 99 Nights in the Forest, designed for aggressive, close-quarters combat without relying on ranged weapons. Players who choose this class gain massive durability, increased melee damage, and reliable self-sustain—at the cost of being unable to use any firearms or throwables.
As the Brawler levels up, they gain faster health regeneration and eventually a chance to completely ignore incoming damage, making them one of the tankiest and most self-reliant combat classes in the game.
This class shines in high-intensity raids, solo combat playstyles, and teams that need a frontline bruiser.
Acquisition & Cost
The Brawler can be purchased for 100 Diamonds.
Attribute Table
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | 100 Diamonds |
| Type | Melee / Tank |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Playstyle | Close combat, high durability, risky melee engagements |
The Brawler demands skill and timing, making them powerful but difficult for beginners to master.
Perks and Leveling Progression
The Brawler levels up by receiving melee damage, regenerating HP, and attacking enemies with melee weapons. It naturally levels as players stay in combat.
Starter & Level 1 Perks (Initial Unlock)
Starter Tool: Leather Body
The class begins with a Leather Body, giving early protection and reducing the need to hunt for armor.
Level 1 Perks
- Cannot use any ranged weapon
- +40% Max HP
- +30% Melee Damage
These perks immediately transform the Brawler into a high-damage, high-health frontline fighter.
Level 2 Requirements
| Requirement | Needed |
|---|---|
| Receive Melee Damage | 200 |
| Attack With Melee | 350 |
Level 2 Perks
Perk: Faster Health Regeneration
At Level 2, the Brawler gains:
- 10% faster HP regeneration
- Regeneration starts sooner after taking damage
This greatly improves survivability during sustained fights and raids.
Level 3 Requirements (Max Level)
| Requirement | Needed |
|---|---|
| Regenerate HP | 5000 |
| Attack With Melee | 600 |
Level 3 Perks
Perk: Damage Negation Chance
At maximum level, each received attack has a 5% chance to deal no damage.
This RNG-based perk sometimes prevents a lethal blow, giving the Brawler edge in long engagements.
Strategic Analysis & Gameplay
The Brawler is built for:
- Solo runs
- Frontline tanking
- Cultist Stronghold raids
- Continuous melee combat
- Holding off waves at campfires
With high damage and durability, the Brawler can handle groups of enemies, provided the player is skilled and aware of movement patterns. However, the inability to use ranged weapons makes certain fights more dangerous.
Tips & Tricks
- Circle-strafe enemies using melee weapons like the Spear to minimize incoming damage.
- Jump to dodge projectiles from Crossbow Cultists and Aliens.
- For ranged enemies, get close and move unpredictably left and right to force misses.
- In Cultist Stronghold raids, focus on regular Cultists first, then Crossbow Cultists.
- Always carry a Bandage or Medkit for emergencies.
- Avoid high-damage animals like Bears & Mammoths unless well-prepared—they are hard to melee safely.
- Store unused ammunition in team games since it’s useless for your class.
- High FPS and low ping are important—melee combat depends heavily on responsiveness.
- Stronghold raids are the fastest way to level, due to high hit and damage counts.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extremely high melee damage output
- One of the tankiest classes in the game
- Spawns with Leather Body for early protection
- Increased sustain through regen perks
- Chance to completely block attacks at max level
- Excellent for solo and frontline tank roles
Cons
- Cannot use any ranged weapons
- Level 3 perk is chance-based and inconsistent
- Struggles against extremely tanky creatures (Bears, Mammoths)
- Hard to use effectively on mobile
- Heavily dependent on FPS, ping, and timing
- Requires high skill to maximize potential
Trivia
- The Brawler was introduced in the Cultist Stronghold Update, alongside the Hunter.
- It received a hidden buff before release, increasing max HP by 20%.
- Despite being unable to use ranged weapons, the Brawler can still collect ammo.
- One of the only four classes with a built-in disadvantage (others: Alien, Assassin, Cyborg).