| Cost | 40 Diamonds |
| Starter Tools | 2 Bear Traps |
| Level 1 Perks | + Increased meat droprate |
| Level 2 Perks | + Slightly higher pelt droprate |
| Level 3 Perks | + The pelt trader will offer an extra wolf pelt trade. |
| Level 2 Requirements | Kill bunnies: 0/120Kill wolves: 0/120 |
| Level 3 Requirements | Kill Alpha wolves: 0/120Kill wolves: 0/250 |
“A skilled tracker and predator of the wilderness, the Hunter thrives on precision, patience, and efficient resource gathering. Whether alone or with a group, this class excels at securing food and pelts essential for survival and trading.”
The Hunter is a hybrid solo/team Class in 99 Nights in the Forest, specializing in food collection and pelt farming. With improved drop rates and early access to bear traps, the Hunter plays a valuable role in both resource gathering and progression through the Pelt Trader’s inventory. At higher levels, the Hunter gains enhanced pelt rewards and exclusive access to an additional wolf pelt trade, accelerating early-game progression and unlocking important tools.
This class synergizes especially well with other hunting-focused builds, and remains a reliable choice for players who prefer an active, combat-driven playstyle grounded in efficient resource extraction.
Acquisition & Cost
The Hunter can be purchased from the main menu for 40 Diamonds, making it an accessible class with strong early-game value.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | 40 Diamonds |
| Type | Hunting / Resource Gathering |
| Difficulty | Beginner–Intermediate |
Perks and Leveling Progression
The Hunter gains experience primarily by killing animals, especially wolves and alpha wolves. Higher-level perks focus on improving drop rates and interacting with the Pelt Trader.
Starter & Level 1 Perks (Initial Unlock)
Upon unlocking the Hunter, the player receives:
Starter Items: 2 Bear Traps
The Hunter spawns with two Bear Traps, enabling early capture and killing of wolves, deer, or other hostile creatures. This alone accelerates pelt gathering and makes early nights safer for new players.
Level 1 Passive: Increased Food Drop Rate
From the start, the Hunter gains a higher drop rate for food items. This makes the class excellent for securing steady hunger restoration early in the run and helps ensure consistent food supplies for both solo and team gameplay.
Level 2
Perk: Higher Pelt Drop Rate
At Level 2, the Hunter gains a slightly increased pelt drop rate, leading to more frequent pelt drops from animals such as wolves, alpha wolves, and bunnies. This perk is especially valuable for progressing through the Pelt Trader’s early quests, which often require large numbers of pelts.
Level Requirements to Unlock Level 2
- Animals Killed: 0 / (Requirement Value)
Daytime farming of wolves is the simplest method, but nighttime farming becomes efficient with proper positioning.
Level 3 (Max Level)
Perk: Extra Wolf Pelt Trade with the Pelt Trader
At max level, the Pelt Trader will offer the Hunter an additional wolf pelt trade, increasing the total number of items the player can acquire. This allows faster access to major items such as:
- Good Sack (via Bunny Foot trade)
- Good Axe (Wolf Pelt trade)
- Good Spear (Wolf Pelt trade)
This perk provides meaningful progression advantages, particularly early in the game.
Level Requirements to Unlock Level 3
- Animals Killed: 0 / (Higher Requirement Value)
To speed this up, players can hunt wolves at night by shooting from elevated terrain (tree branches, cliff ledges, etc.) to safely farm nonstop spawns.
Strategic Analysis & Gameplay
The Hunter excels at resource farming, providing consistent food and pelts, which are essential for crafting, trading, and progression. While it does not directly boost combat damage, its traps and improved drops make it efficient for both solo survival and supporting teammates.
The class is particularly effective in early-to-mid game, where pelts and animal drops accelerate tool upgrades and food stockpiles. However, its value naturally declines late-game once the Pelt Trader’s entire trade list has been completed.
Hunters may find the leveling process time-consuming, but the progression rewards are significant for establishing a strong start.
Tips & Tricks
- Use Elevated Positions: At night, climb a tree branch or similar spot to safely shoot wolves and maintain continuous spawn farming.
- Leverage Bear Traps Early: Use your 2 starting bear traps to quickly eliminate early wolves or deer, securing food and pelts with no risk.
- Combine with Big Game Hunter: This class synergizes extremely well with Big Game Hunter for maximum efficiency in pelt and meat farming.
- Focus on Wolves for XP: Wolves and alpha wolves offer consistent spawns and the best pelt yields, making them the ideal targets for leveling.
- Trade Early, Trade Often: Once Level 3 is achieved, make full use of the additional wolf pelt trade for accelerated gear upgrades.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Affordable at only 40 Diamonds.
- Increased pelt drop rate improves progression through the Pelt Trader.
- Great for consistent food gathering.
- Works well in both solo and team gameplay.
- Early bear traps add strong utility.
Cons
- Becomes less useful after completing all Pelt Trader trades.
- Leveling can be slow and grindy.
- No combat perks aside from improved drops.