99 Nights Classes Tier List

All 10 classes ranked — From Scout to Forager — July 2026

Tier S+
2 classes

Scout

Starter · Free (default)

S+

Reveals the location of entities (except Deer) every minute. The ultimate information-gathering class — knowing where threats are is the strongest defense.

Passive Ability

Reveals entities every minute

Strengths:Constant intel
Weaknesses:Low individual combat power

Playstyle

Support / Information

Identifying ThreatsTeam Play

Big Game Hunter

Premium · Diamonds

S+

Massive damage bonus against entities. Can take down large threats like the Owl in one or two hits. The strongest solo PvE class.

Passive Ability

3x Damage vs Entities

Strengths:Highest raw damage
Weaknesses:Slow attack speed

Playstyle

Aggressive DPS

Boss FightsDefense
Tier S
3 classes

Ranger

Premium · Diaminds

S

Bow specialist with extended range and silent shots. Best for ranged combat and stealth approaches.

Passive Ability

Silent Long-Range Bow

Strengths:Long range
Weaknesses:Limited arrows

Playstyle

Ranged Skirmisher

Ranged CombatStealth

Firekeeper

Premium · Diamonds

S

Mandatory for late-game progress. Can light fires and protect the campfire from entities like the Deer. Essential team role.

Passive Ability

Can maintain fires safely

Strengths:Required for survival
Weaknesses:Stationary role

Playstyle

Support / Defender

Camp DefenseLate Game Survival

Healer

Premium · Diamonds

S

Can revive downed teammates and provide regeneration. Essential for team survival in late-game raids.

Passive Ability

Revive + Regen Aura

Strengths:Revives teammates
Weaknesses:Squishy

Playstyle

Support Healer

Team SurvivalRevival Plays
Tier A
2 classes

Alchemist

Premium · Diamonds

A

Crafts potions for buffs and healing. Provides team utility through consumable creation.

Passive Ability

Brew Effect Potions

Strengths:Potion crafting
Weaknesses:Time-consuming

Playstyle

Crafter Support

CraftingTeam Buffing

Tracker

Premium · Diamonds

A

Tracks footprints and other signs left by entities. Useful for predicting deer movements and ambush tactics.

Passive Ability

Track Entities via Signs

Strengths:Movement tracking
Weaknesses:Limited in chaotic fights

Playstyle

Tactical Tracker

TrackingPredicting Patterns
Tier B
2 classes

Scavenger

Starter · Diamonds

B

Finds more loot from chests and bases. Solid for gathering resources quickly.

Passive Ability

Bonus Loot Rolls

Strengths:More loot
Weaknesses:No combat utility

Playstyle

Loot Farmer

LootingEarly Game Progression

Night Guard

Starter · Diamonds

B

Bonus damage during night hours when most threats appear. Solid defensive option.

Passive Ability

+Damage at Night

Strengths:Night bonus
Weaknesses:Limited day utility

Playstyle

Night Fighter

Night DefenseCombat Focus
Tier C
1 classes

Forager

Starter · Diamonds

C

Finds more food from bushes and trees. Helps with the hunger mechanic early on.

Passive Ability

Bonus Food Drops

Strengths:Food generation
Weaknesses:Outclassed by late-game

Playstyle

Survivalist

Early GameHunger Management

🎯 Best Late-Game Team Composition

Big Game Hunter (DPS)Scout (Intel)Firekeeper (Camp Defense)Healer (Sustain)Ranger (Ranged DPS)

Why: This setup covers boss damage, threat awareness, mandatory fire maintenance, team sustain, and ranged utility — optimal for surviving all 99 nights.

Note: Tier rankings reflect current 99 Nights meta (July 2026). Firekeeper is considered mandatory for late-game progress due to the Deer's fire-extinguishing mechanic. Scout and Big Game Hunter are top-tier for solo and team play respectively.