Class Compendium — All 7 Starter Classes in 99 Nights in the Forest

Every starter class in 99 Nights in the Forest — Camper, Scavenger, Medic, Cook, Ranger, Lumberjack and Assassin — with roles, unlock methods and playstyles.

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Seven starter classes cover every job a survivor squad needs — gathering, combat, healing, cooking and exploration. New-player favourites are Camper (free, balanced) and Medic (team sustain).

⚠️ Verify in-game: Exact perk numbers and unlock prices are balanced regularly — treat the descriptions below as role overviews and confirm current costs in the shop before spending Gems or Robux.

The classes at a glance

ClassRoleUnlockBest for
CamperBalanced starterFreeLearning the loop
ScavengerResource specialistGemsSupply running
MedicTeam sustainGemsRecovering after sieges
CookFood specialistGemsCheap long runs
RangerExploration specialistGemsMap coverage, clues
LumberjackWood specialistGemsBase and campfire upgrades
AssassinCombat specialistRobuxFighting threats head-on

Class breakdowns

Camper — Starter class

A balanced default with no weak spots — ideal for learning the full gather-build-defend loop before specializing.

Scavenger — Resource specialist

Built for looting and exploration efficiency — the natural supply runner keeping the whole squad stocked.

Medic — Team sustain

Healing and revive specialist. The backbone of any squad that wants to recover fast after a night siege.

Cook — Food specialist

Focused on food processing and hunger management — makes long runs cheaper and keeps the team fed on less.

Ranger — Exploration specialist

Strong at traversal and map coverage — the pick for tracking missing-children clues and pushing into far zones.

Lumberjack — Wood specialist

Chops faster than anyone — the engine behind campfire and base upgrades that demand huge wood counts.

Assassin — Combat specialist

High-damage combat class for players who want to fight The Deer’s minions and Cultists head-on instead of hiding.

Want a pick order? See the community Class Tier List.