99 Nights in the Forest – Poison Master Tier Rankings

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Survival in 99 Nights in the Forest heavily relies on selecting the optimal class, as each provides distinct advantages tailored to various playstyles. This guide ranks all available roles based on their effectiveness across different scenarios.

All Class Tier List in 99 Nights in the Forest

S- Tier

Class Name	Starter Tools	Perks & Abilities	Pros & Cons
Poison Master	Blowpipe x1 Poison Armor 1	Level 1 + Strengthened Poison Effects Level 2 25% Poison Spread on Enemy Death Level 3 Enhanced Damage vs. Poisoned Foes	+ Starter Gear Included + Effective DoT Strategy + Affordable Unlock – Defensive Trade-offs
Pyromaniac	Flamethrower x	Level 1 Flamethrower Fuel Refills Level 2 Improved Fuel Efficiency Level 3 Speed Boost per Burning Enemy	+ High AoE Damage + Mobility Perks – Premium Cost
Brawler	Leather Body	Level 1 Melee Focus + HP Buff Level 2 Accelerated Regeneration Level 3 Damage Block Chance	+ Tanky Playstyle + Cost-Effective – Ranged Limitations
Cyborg	x1 Alien Armor x1 Laser Cannon	Level 1 Overheat Mechanics Level 2 Healing at Full Charge Level 3 Energy Restore on Kills	+ Strong Early Gear – High Resource Demand
Assassin	x1 Katana + x120 Throwing Knives	Level 1 Speed Boost + Knife Spawns Level 2 Critical Strike Potential Level 3 Enhanced Knife Availability	+ Burst Damage + Mobility Advantage – Expensive Acquisition

A- Tier

Class Name	Starter Tools	Perks & Abilities	Pros & Cons
Hunter	x2 Bear Traps	Level 1 Meat Drop Rate Up Level 2 Pelt Drop Rate Up Level 3 Extra Pelt Trade	+ Resource Specialization – Combat Neglect
Ranger	x1 Flashlight + Revolver + Ammo	Level 1 Ammo Reserve Level 2 Ammo Conservation Level 3 Expanded Ammo Pool	+ Versatile Combatant – Ammo Scarcity
Lumberjack	x1 Good Axe	Level 1 Bonus Log Chance Level 2 Sapling Multiplier Level 3 Enhanced Log Yield	+ Resource Gathering Expert – Combat Limitations
Blacksmith	x1 Hammer	Level 1 Advanced Crafting Level 2 Recipe Discounts Level 3 Extra Scrap Yield	+ Crafting Efficiency – Fight Support Lacking
Berserker	x1 Medkit	Level 1 Auto-Revive Level 2 Post-Revive Buff Level 3 Low-Health Damage Boost	+ High-Risk Playstyle – Crafting Oversight
Alien	x1 Raygun	Level 1 Night Vision + Overheat Level 2 Faster Recharge Level 3 Full-Charge Mobility	+ Versatile Starter Weapon – Upgrade Dependency

B- Tier

Class Name	Starter Tools	Perks & Abilities	Pros & Cons
Medic	x2 Bandage	Level 1 Rapid Revives Level 2 Enhanced Revive Benefits Level 3 Medkit Upgrade	+ Support-Focused – Combat Utility Absent
Camper	x1 Flashlight	Level 1 Reduced Hunger Level 2 Night Vision Level 3 Stew Spawn	+ Newbie-Friendly – Late-Game Irrelevance
Fisherman	Fishing Rod x1	Level 1 Fishing Proficiency Level 2 Extended Casting Level 3 Faster Catches	+ Food Specialization – Niche Utility
Base Defender	x1 Defense Blueprint	Level 1 Blueprint Access Level 2 Upgradeable Defenses Level 3 Enhanced Defense Damage	+ Structural Focus – Limited Versatility

C-Tier

Class Name	Starter Tools	Perks & Abilities	Pros & Cons
Scavenger	None	Level 1 Inventory Expansion Level 2 Faster Looting Level 3 Scrap Bonuses	+ Loot Optimization – Combat Deficits
Cook	x1 Seasoning	Level 1 Enhanced Satiation Level 2 Faster Cooking Level 3 Hearty Stew Chance	+ Meal Efficiency – Minimal Combat Value
Farmer	x1 Watering Can	Level 1 Rare Crop Growth Level 2 Sapling Varieties Level 3 Guaranteed Pumpkin Yield	+ Agricultural Focus – Redundant in Teams

D-Tier

Class Name	Starter Tools	Perks & Abilities	Pros & Cons
Decorator	Hammer	Level 1 Furniture Trader Perks Level 2 Trader Visibility Level 3 Discounted Furniture	+ Cosmetic Emphasis – No Survival Bonuses
Default	None	None	– No Advantages

How to Unlock Classes

New classes are accessible through the in-game Class Menu located in the lobby’s left-side building. Interact with NPCs at the desk to spend Diamonds for unlocks or switch between acquired roles. Diamonds can be obtained via chests, achievements, or surviving extended periods.