Campfire
The Campfire is your most critical defensive structure in 99 Nights in the Forest. It provides warmth to prevent freezing, light to repel Shadow Beasts, a safe zone that most creatures avoid, and a cooking station for food. Building and maintaining a campfire before nightfall is the single most important survival task each in-game day.
Key Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Items |
| Type | Base Building / Structure |
| Build Materials | 5x Wood |
| Burn Duration | ~10 minutes per log |
| Light Radius | ~30 studs |
| Warmth Radius | ~15 studs |
| Creature Deterrent | Wendigo, Shadow Beast |
How to Obtain / Build
- Gather 5 Wood by chopping trees with the Iron Axe
- Open the crafting menu and select Campfire
- Place it in a clear, open area — avoid building near trees (fire spread risk)
- Feed it additional logs throughout the night to keep it burning
Survival Tips
- Never let the campfire die during nights 1–4; this is when most player deaths occur
- Stock at least 20 Wood in camp before sunset — running out mid-night is dangerous
- Upgrade to a Large Campfire (10 Wood) after Night 3 to extend the light and deterrence radius
- Position the campfire centrally so all shelter structures surround it — maximize coverage
- In multiplayer, assign one player to be the “fire keeper” — their only job is watching fuel levels
- A bright campfire combined with your Flashlight creates overlapping coverage that prevents any ambush angle