The Kiwi
The Kiwi is a passive entity in 99 Nights in the Forest, introduced during the Taming Update. This small, harmless bird adds a touch of calm to the wild world of the forest and serves as a unique collectible companion.
Taming
The Kiwi can be tamed using 1 Berry and requires 1 mood level to be satisfied. It is compatible with all current Flutes introduced in the Taming Update. Once tamed, the Kiwi becomes a loyal, peaceful companion that follows the player.
Location
Kiwis can be found in the Campfire Level 6 area, near the edge of the map, close to a tree trunk with a hole, which serves as their natural spawn point.
Occasionally, due to a rare glitch, Kiwis may appear in other biomes, though this occurrence is uncommon.
Obtainment
Similar to the Missing Children, the Kiwi does not move and can be picked up and placed inside the Sack. However, it will not display a label until it has been successfully tamed.
Use
Currently, the Kiwi does not serve a functional purpose. It does not attack enemies, provide buffs, or affect gameplay mechanics. Players primarily keep it as a collectible or cosmetic companion.
This information may change in the future if new uses are discovered through testing in different environments or updates.
Trivia
- The Kiwi is the only passive entity that cannot be killed.
- It is immune to lava damage in both the Volcanic Biome and the Volcano itself.
- It is the second bird entity after The Owl, but the first normal bird, as The Owl is considered a monster.
- The Kiwi is the second entity to have a specific spawn point, following the Bunny.
- It is the third passive entity introduced into the game.
- The Kiwi does not drop items upon death — as it cannot be killed.
- It is one of the few entities that can be picked up and stored in the Sack, alongside the Missing Children.
- It is the first invincible passive animal, being immune to all forms of damage.
- In real life, the Kiwi originates from New Zealand, which is also where the developers of 99 Nights in the Forest are based.
- Its inclusion in the game is likely a tribute to the developers’ homeland, symbolizing New Zealand’s national bird, which may explain why the Kiwi is invincible and untouchable.