πŸ”¨ Crafting System Guide

Master all 4 workbench levels, learn essential crafting recipes, and optimize your progression path.

Crafting System Overview

99 Nights uses a tiered crafting system with 4 workbench levels. Each level unlocks more advanced items essential for survival and progression.

Level 1

Basic Tools

Level 2

Shelter & Storage

Level 3

Advanced Tech

Level 4

End-Game Items

πŸ₯‰ Level 1 Workbench - Foundation

How to Unlock

Automatically available when you build your first campfire!

Essential Level 1 Items

Item Materials Purpose Priority
πŸͺ“ Axe 10 Wood, 5 Stone Gather wood faster CRITICAL
πŸ—ΊοΏ½?Map 15 Wood, 3 Leather Navigate forest, find caves CRITICAL
🌾 Farm Plot 20 Wood, 10 Dirt Grow carrots, pumpkins HIGH
πŸ›οΏ½?Bed (Level 1) 25 Wood, 5 Wool Fast-forward time progression HIGH
πŸ’‘ Flashlight 10 Wood, 5 Metal Stun Deer, light in darkness HIGH
βš”οΈ Sword 15 Wood, 10 Metal Melee combat MEDIUM
🏹 Bow 20 Wood, 5 String Ranged combat MEDIUM

🎯 Level 1 Priority Order

  1. Axe - First craft, essential for gathering
  2. Map - Navigate and find child locations
  3. Farm Plot - Sustainable food source
  4. Bed - Huge time skip benefit
  5. Flashlight - Deer defense

πŸ₯ˆ Level 2 Workbench - Expansion

How to Unlock

Upgrade Requirements: 100 Wood + 50 Stone + Survive 5 Nights

Essential Level 2 Items

Item Materials Purpose Priority
πŸͺ΅ Wood Rain Storage 50 Wood, 20 Stone Protect fuel from rain CRITICAL
πŸ›οΏ½?Bed (Level 2) 40 Wood, 10 Wool, 5 Metal Better time progression HIGH
🎣 Fishing Rod 25 Wood, 10 String Reliable food source HIGH
πŸ”« Gun 30 Metal, 20 Wood Powerful ranged weapon MEDIUM
🏰 Defensive Walls 60 Wood, 30 Stone Campfire protection MEDIUM
🧭 Compass 15 Metal, 5 Glass Navigation aid LOW

πŸ₯‡ Level 3 Workbench - Advanced

How to Unlock

Upgrade Requirements: 200 Wood + 100 Stone + 50 Metal + Survive 15 Nights

Essential Level 3 Items

Item Materials Purpose Priority
βš—οΈ Biofuel Processor 75 Wood, 50 Metal, 25 Glass Convert food to efficient fuel HIGH
οΏ½?Lightning Rod 100 Metal, 50 Stone Protect from lightning strikes HIGH
πŸ›οΏ½?Bed (Level 3) 60 Wood, 15 Metal, 10 Wool Enhanced time progression HIGH
πŸ”§ Flute Workbench 80 Wood, 40 Metal Upgrade taming flutes MEDIUM
πŸ›‘οΏ½?Advanced Armor 50 Metal, 20 Leather, 10 Pelts Better damage reduction MEDIUM
πŸŽ’ Backpack Upgrade 40 Leather, 30 Wood Carry more items LOW

πŸ† Level 4 Workbench - Endgame

How to Unlock

Upgrade Requirements: 300 Wood + 150 Stone + 100 Metal + Survive 30 Nights + All Children Rescued

Essential Level 4 Items

Item Materials Purpose Priority
πŸŒ€ Teleporter 200 Metal, 100 Glass, 50 Rare Ore Fast travel between biomes HIGH
πŸ“¦ Ammo Crate 150 Metal, 75 Wood Infinite ammo for raids HIGH
πŸ›οΏ½?Bed (Level 4) 80 Wood, 30 Metal, 15 Wool, 10 Gold Maximum time progression MEDIUM
πŸ”₯ Super Campfire 250 Wood, 100 Metal, 50 Stone Burns fuel twice as long MEDIUM
βš”οΈ Legendary Weapons 100 Rare Ore, 50 Pelts, 50 Gold Highest damage output LOW

πŸ“¦ Resource Gathering Guide

πŸͺ΅ Wood

Sources:

  • Chop trees with axe
  • Plant saplings (sustainable)
  • Find in crates/chests

πŸͺ¨ Stone

Sources:

  • Mine rocks with pickaxe
  • Volcanic biome (abundant)
  • Cave systems

πŸ”© Metal

Sources:

  • Mine metal ore deposits
  • Smelt in furnace
  • Trade with NPCs

🧡 Leather & Pelts

Sources:

  • Hunt wolves, bears
  • Defeat cultists
  • Cave Guardian bosses

πŸ’Ž Rare Ore

Sources:

  • Deep cave mining
  • Volcanic biome (rare)
  • Boss loot

πŸͺ™ Gold

Sources:

  • Snow biome mining
  • Complete quests
  • Rescue children rewards

🎯 Optimal Crafting Progression

Speedrun Crafting Path

If you want to progress as fast as possible, follow this priority:

Days 1-5 (Level 1):
  1. Axe (immediately)
  2. Map (find children)
  3. Bed Level 1 (time boost)
  4. Flashlight (Deer defense)
  5. Farm Plot (food)
Days 6-15 (Level 2):
  1. Wood Rain Storage
  2. Bed Level 2
  3. Fishing Rod
  4. Gun (combat)
  5. Upgrade to Level 3
Days 16-30 (Level 3):
  1. Lightning Rod
  2. Bed Level 3
  3. Biofuel Processor
  4. Flute Workbench (taming)
  5. Upgrade to Level 4
Days 30+ (Level 4):
  1. Ammo Crate (raids)
  2. Teleporter (convenience)
  3. Bed Level 4 (optional)
  4. Coast to Night 99!

πŸ’‘ Crafting Tips & Tricks

οΏ½?Best Practices

  • Always craft beds first at each tier
  • Stock materials before upgrading workbench
  • Farm Plot pays for itself quickly
  • Don't skip Wood Rain Storage - critical!
  • Prioritize progression over luxury items

οΏ½?Common Mistakes

  • Crafting weapons before beds (waste)
  • Upgrading too fast without materials
  • Ignoring Wood Rain Storage
  • Not planning resource gathering runs
  • Crafting decorative items too early

πŸ”‘ Crafting Success Formula

Beds > Storage > Tools > Weapons > Luxury
Focus on time progression and survival essentials first!

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