| Cost | 600 Diamonds |
| Starter Tools | 1 Flamethrower |
| Level 1 Perks | + Reload your flamethrower with fuel canisters and oil barrels. Food is auto-cooked on drop |
| Level 2 Perks | + Fuel canisters and oil barrels restore even more fuel |
| Level 3 Perks | + You move faster for every burning enemy |
| Level 2 Requirements | Kill enemies with fire: 0/150 |
| Level 3 Requirements | Kill enemies with fire: 0/400 |
“A fiery combatant who harnesses flames to devastate enemies, the Pyromaniac excels at area damage and food sustainability. Their Flamethrower is short-ranged but fast, requiring careful fuel management to maintain effectiveness.”
The Pyromaniac is a high-tier combat Class in 99 Nights in the Forest, designed around fire-based AoE attacks, burning damage over time, and fast attack speed. With strong offensive potential and food auto-cooking perks, the Pyromaniac is excellent for crowd control, rescuing Missing Children, and sustained combat, though their short range and fuel dependency require tactical play.
Acquisition & Cost
The Pyromaniac is a late-game, premium combat class that can be purchased from the menu.
Acquisition & Cost
The Pyromaniac is a late-game, premium combat class that can be purchased from the menu.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | 600 Diamonds |
| Type | Combat / AoE Burn |
| Difficulty | Intermediate–Advanced |
Perks and Leveling Progression
The Pyromaniac levels up by dealing fire damage to enemies and securing kills with fire, encouraging careful fuel management and strategic combat positioning.
Starter & Level 1 Perks (Initial Unlock)
Upon unlocking the class, players gain immediate access to fire-based gear:
Starter Tools
- Flamethrower
The Flamethrower provides short-range AoE attacks with a burning effect, while food dropped is auto-cooked.
Level 1 Perk: Fuel Management & Auto-Cooking
Reload your Flamethrower with Fuel Canisters and Oil Barrels. Food is automatically cooked on drop.
Level 2
Perk: Enhanced Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Canisters and Oil Barrels restore even more Flamethrower fuel.
Level 2 Requirements
- Kill enemies with fire: 0 / 150
Level 3 (Max Level)
Perk: Movement Boost from Burning Enemies
Movement speed increases for every burning enemy nearby, improving dodging and repositioning in combat.
Level 3 Requirements
- Kill enemies with fire: 0 / 400
Strategic Analysis & Gameplay
The Pyromaniac excels at fast, high-DPS combat, especially against clustered enemies. Because the Flamethrower has short range, movement and positioning are key to maximizing its AoE potential while conserving fuel. This class also provides passive food sustainability via auto-cooking.
This class excels at:
- Rescuing Missing Children
- Farming wolves and small enemy groups
- Sustained combat through auto-cooked food
- High-speed crowd control
- Strategic fuel management for prolonged fights
Tips & Tricks
- Avoid overheating fuel; let burning effects finish weakened enemies to conserve ammo.
- Level 2 perk increases fuel restoration, reducing downtime in fights.
- Movement speed bonus from burning enemies mitigates Flamethrower’s short range.
- Use Oil Drill and natural Fuel Canisters/Oil Barrels to maintain Flamethrower ammo.
- Any weapon can lower enemy HP before finishing with fire to count toward leveling requirements.
- Flamethrower cannot be dropped; manage fuel carefully.
- Infernal Sword or Infernal Crossbow can complete fire kill objectives in Volcanic Biome maps.
- Bunny kills do not contribute to leveling objectives.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Effective for rescuing Children
- Fast attack speed with AoE burning
- Food auto-cooking ensures sustainability
- Great DPS and multi-hit potential
- Fuel perks allow prolonged combat
Cons
- Short-range weapon
- Fuel-dependent, can be limiting in extended fights
- Harder to use effectively compared to ranged classes
- Less efficient in multiplayer with multiple Pyromaniacs due to fuel scarcity
- Oil Drill is slow after natural fuel sources are depleted
Trivia
- Pyromaniac was added in the Fishing Update alongside the Fisherman class.
- Shadow buffed to increase Flamethrower range and allow Oil Barrels to be used as fuel in addition to Fuel Canisters.