| Cost | 200 Gems |
| Starter Tools | Shadow Dagger |
| Level 1 Perks | Nighttime Buffs (Speed, Vision, Damage) |
| Level 2 Perks | Stealth (Reduced Enemy Detection Radius) |
| Level 3 Perks | Deer Repellent (Reduced Deer Spawn Rate) |
| Level 2 Requirements | Not specified in source data |
| Level 3 Requirements | Not specified in source data |
Nightcrawler is a stealth and agility-based class in 99 Nights in the Forest. Costing 200 Gems, this class specializes in nocturnal survival, turning the game’s most dangerous hours into an advantage through speed, vision, and damage buffs.
| Feature | Details |
| Cost | 200 Gems |
| Starter Tools | Shadow Dagger |
| Level 1 Perks | Nighttime Buffs (Speed, Vision, Damage) |
| Level 2 Perks | Stealth (Reduced Enemy Detection Radius) |
| Level 3 Perks | Deer Repellent (Reduced Deer Spawn Rate) |
| Level 2 Requirements | Not specified in source data |
| Level 3 Requirements | Not specified in source data |
Progression & Abilities
The Nightcrawler is defined by its ability to thrive when the sun goes down. Unlike other classes that must retreat to the fire, the Nightcrawler becomes stronger in the dark.
- Level 1 (Base):
- Nighttime Dominance: Gains increased Movement Speed, Night Vision, and Damage Output during nighttime hours.
- Starter Weapon: Spawns with a Shadow Dagger. Note: This weapon is exclusive to the class but is relatively weak and will be replaced if you pick up a Spear or better.
- Level 2 (Stealth): Reduces the radius at which enemies can detect the player at night, allowing for easier avoidance of combat.
- Level 3 (Safety): Lowers the probability of The Deer spawning near the player.
Strategy Guide
Nocturnal Exploration
- The Night Shift: While other players hide, the Nightcrawler should be exploring. The speed boost makes gathering Scrap and Fuel significantly faster and safer.
- Outrunning the Deer: Fear of the dark is unnecessary. Even at Level 1, the Nightcrawler’s speed boost is sufficient to outrun The Deer. You do not need to return to the campfire except for food or healing.
Combat
- Timing is Everything: Engage in combat tasks—specifically the Cultist Stronghold and Caves—during the night. You will benefit from the increased damage perk.
- Cave Strategy: Since The Deer cannot spawn inside Caves or Strongholds, these are safe zones to maximize your damage output.
- Avoid the Deer Blessing: If you complete a cave, do not choose the Deer Blessing. It decreases the duration of your buffs, which counteracts the Nightcrawler’s primary strengths.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| ✅ Night Immunity: Can stay out indefinitely at night without fear of The Deer. | ❌ Weak Scaling: Level 2 and 3 perks are considered underwhelming, as the Level 1 speed boost is already enough to survive threats. |
| ✅ Resource Efficiency: Speed boosts make finding Chests, Fuel, and Scrap much faster. | ❌ Weak Starter: The Shadow Dagger is quickly outclassed by a basic Spear. |
| ✅ Versatile: Good at both combat (damage buff) and looting (speed buff). | ❌ Outclassed: Many players consider the Fire Bandit (same price point) to be a superior choice. |
| ✅ Cheap Entry: Affordable unlock cost (200 Gems). |
Recommended Talents
Talents cost 40 Gems (25 on reroll). The Nightcrawler benefits from utility perks that enhance its looting speed.
- 1-Star: Metabolism (10% reduced Hunger Drain) or Looter (Open Chests 20% faster).
- 2-Star: Scrapper (Chance to get Scrap as a bonus drop from Chests).
- 3-Star: Pack Mule (+2 Sack Space).
- 4-Star: Player Preference
- 5-Star: Player Preference
Trivia
- Camera Shy: The Nightcrawler is the first class in the game to be displayed in the Class Shop without facing the camera.