All 42+ Badges: 99 Nights in the Forest Complete 2026 Guide

Updated by Shruti Agarwal
October 22, 2025
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Are you ready to unlock every single badge in 99 Nights in the Forest and become a true master of this survival horror Roblox experience? I’ve spent countless hours researching, testing, and compiling the most comprehensive badge guide available anywhere online. This isn’t just another list – it’s your complete roadmap to collecting all 42+ badges, maximizing your diamond rewards, and understanding the intricate achievement system that makes this game so addictive.

Whether you’re a casual player looking to grab some easy diamonds or a completionist aiming to unlock every single achievement, this guide has you covered. I’ll walk you through each badge with detailed requirements, difficulty ratings, reward breakdowns, and pro tips that most players miss. Plus, I’ve included exclusive insights from recent updates and community discoveries that you won’t find anywhere else.

Let’s dive into the ultimate badge collection journey that will transform your 99 Nights in the Forest experience!

Quick Overview: All Badges at a Glance (March 2026)

Before we dive deep into each badge, here’s a comprehensive overview of what you’re working towards:

Badge Category	Number of Badges	Total Diamond Value	Difficulty Range
Survival Badges	12	38 diamonds	★ – ★★★★★
Combat & Boss Badges	4	12 diamonds	★ – ★★
Crafting & Upgrade Badges	5	10 diamonds	★ – ★★
Exploration & Quest Badges	4	16 diamonds	★★ – ★★★★
Special Challenge Badges	8	32 diamonds	★★ – ★★★★★
Event & Limited Badges	18+	96+ diamonds	★ – ★★★
TOTALS	42+	208+ diamonds	★ – ★★★★★

All Badges in 99 Nights in the Forest

Survival Badges: The Foundation of Your Journey

Survival badges are the backbone of your badge collection journey. These are straightforward achievements that reward you simply for staying alive, making them perfect for beginners looking to build up their diamond reserves quickly.

Survive 10 Days

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 2 diamonds
Requirements: Reach day 10 for the first time
Pro Tips: This is the easiest badge in the game. Focus on basic survival – gather resources, build a simple shelter, and keep your campfire going. Don’t overcomplicate it!

Survive 20-100 Days Series

Difficulty: ★★ (each)
Reward: 4 diamonds each (38 total for all)
Requirements: Reach each day milestone (20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100)
Pro Tips: These badges compound over time. By the time you reach day 100, you’ll have earned 38 diamonds just from survival milestones. Use the early days to establish a strong base and resource gathering system.

Survive 250 Days (Determined I)

Difficulty: ★★★★
Reward: 8 diamonds
Requirements: Survive 250 days in a single run
Pro Tips: This requires serious dedication. Ensure you have automated food production, strong defenses, and reliable healing systems. Consider playing with a team to share the workload.

Survive 500 Days (Determined II)

Difficulty: ★★★★★
Reward: 8 diamonds
Requirements: Survive 500 days in a single run
Pro Tips: The ultimate endurance test! You’ll need maxed-out everything – base defenses, food production, healing capabilities. This badge represents true mastery of the game’s survival mechanics.

Combat & Boss Badges: Prove Your Strength

These badges test your combat prowess and ability to take down the forest’s most dangerous threats.

Combat

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 2 diamonds
Requirements: Defend your campfire from cultists
Pro Tips: Cultists typically attack around day 3-5. Have basic weapons ready and position yourself near your campfire during night hours. This is usually your first combat encounter.

Beastmaster

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 4 diamonds
Requirements: Defeat the Frog King
Pro Tips: The Frog King appears during the Frog Invasion event. Bring poison-resistant armor and weapons. The fight involves multiple phases, so come prepared with healing items.

Usurpation

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 4 diamonds
Requirements: Defeat the Cultist King
Pro Tips: Added in the Volcanic Biome Part 2 update (September 20, 2025), the Cultist King is found in the volcanic biome. Bring fire-resistant gear and high-damage weapons. This boss has powerful area attacks, so mobility is key.

Xenology

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 2 diamonds
Requirements: Defeat the Alien Mothership
Pro Tips: From the Alien Invasion 2025 update, this requires accessing the alien mothership via UFO teleporters. Bring laser weapons if available, as they’re particularly effective against alien enemies.

Crafting & Upgrade Badges: Master Your Tools

These badges reward progression in your crafting and base development capabilities.

Gardening

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 2 diamonds
Requirements: Buy a box of Seeds from the Fairy
Pro Tips: The Fairy appears randomly in the forest. Save up diamonds (you’ll get plenty from early badges) and explore thoroughly. Seeds are essential for sustainable food production.

Firemaking Series (I-IV)

Difficulty: ★ – ★★
Reward: 2 diamonds each (8 total)
Requirements:
- Firemaking I: Upgrade fire to level 3
- Firemaking II: Upgrade fire to level 4
- Firemaking III: Upgrade fire to level 5
- Firemaking IV: Fully upgrade campfire to reveal entire map
Pro Tips: Fire upgrades are crucial for survival and visibility. Focus on these early as they provide permanent benefits. Firemaking IV is particularly valuable as it reveals the entire map.

Crafting

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 2 diamonds
Requirements: Upgrade crafting bench to level 4
Pro Tips: A level 4 crafting bench unlocks essential mid-game items. Prioritize gathering the required materials early, as better crafting options will make everything else easier.

Exploration & Quest Badges: Discover the Forest’s Secrets

These badges encourage exploration and completion of the game’s various questlines.

Infiltration

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 4 diamonds
Requirements: Clear the Cultist Stronghold
Pro Tips: The Cultist Stronghold is a dangerous area with multiple enemy types. Bring healing items and consider teaming up with other players. The final room has a Juggernaut Cultist – save your best weapons for him.

Hunting

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 4 diamonds
Requirements: Complete all of the Pelt Trader’s quests
Pro Tips: The Pelt Trader wants specific animal pelts. Focus on hunting different animal types and save their pelts rather than selling them immediately. Some animals only appear in certain biomes.

Orienteering

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 4 diamonds
Requirements: Locate and save the 4 missing children
Pro Tips: The missing children are scattered across different biomes. Listen for their cries and look for visual clues. This badge conflicts with Self-Preservation, so choose your path wisely.

Reconstruction

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 4 diamonds
Requirements: Find a carrot and bring it to the snowman missing his nose in the snow biome
Pro Tips: This is a secret badge that requires specific exploration. Carrots can be found by harvesting or from the Fairy. The snowmen circle is in the snow biome – look for the incomplete snowman.

Special Challenge Badges: Test Your Skills

These are the most challenging badges that require specific playstyles or extraordinary feats.

Teamwork

Difficulty: ★★★★
Reward: 8 diamonds
Requirements: Survive 99 Days with a team of 5 people
Pro Tips: Coordination is key. Assign roles (builder, hunter, cook, etc.) and communicate constantly. This is much easier with friends who can commit to the full session.

Self-Preservation

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 4 diamonds
Requirements: Survive 100 Days without rescuing any of the Missing Children
Pro Tips: This requires ignoring the Orienteering badge objectives. Focus purely on survival and base development. The challenge is resisting the temptation to help the children when you find them.

Vegetarian

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 4 diamonds
Requirements: Survive 99 Days without eating any Meat
Pro Tips: One of the more challenging lifestyle badges. Focus on farming vegetables and fruits. Note that stew counts as meat if it contains meat, so be careful with your cooking. Team up with a Cook class player for vegetarian meal options.

Swiftness

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 4 diamonds
Requirements: Survive 99 Days in less than 01:30 (90 minutes)
Pro Tips: This requires aggressive play and efficient time management. Skip unnecessary exploration, focus on essential survival tasks, and consider playing on a lower difficulty if available.

Durability

Difficulty: ★★★
Reward: 6 diamonds
Requirements: Survive 99 Days without dying a single time
Pro Tips: The ultimate survival challenge. Play conservatively, prioritize defense over offense, and don’t take unnecessary risks. Having a Medic class teammate can be invaluable.

Humiliation

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 4 diamonds
Requirements: Complete a secret action (Die by stepping on a bear trap)
Pro Tips: The only badge that requires you to fail! Bear traps are typically found in hunting areas or can be crafted. Simply step on one and let it kill you. You’ll get the badge upon respawning.

Event & Limited Badges: Seasonal Challenges

These badges are tied to specific events and may only be available for limited times. Based on the update logs, here are the event badges you should watch for:

Taming Update Badges (October 4, 2025)

Taming

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 2 diamonds
Requirements: Use a Taming Flute to tame an animal
Pro Tips: Start with easy animals like bunnies. You’ll need the appropriate flute and food items for each animal type.

Husbandry

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 4 diamonds
Requirements: Use a Taming Flute to tame a powerful animal
Pro Tips: Powerful animals include Bears, Mammoths, or Hellephants. You’ll need a Strong Taming Flute and specific food items. These animals can provide significant combat assistance.

Meteor Shower Badges (September 27, 2025)

Astrogeology

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 5 diamonds + 3 Blue Flame fire
Requirements: Craft 5 Items at the Meteor Anvil
Pro Tips: The Meteor Anvil appears after meteor showers. Collect meteor shards and craft items to progress.

Exogeology

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 5 diamonds + Meteor Lamp furniture
Requirements: Defeat 20 Meteor Crabs
Pro Tips: Meteor Crabs appear around meteor craters. They’re tough but vulnerable to specific weapon types.

Seismology

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 5 diamonds + 3 Blue Flame fire
Requirements: Mine 25 meteor crystals
Pro Tips: Meteor crystals are found in meteor craters. Bring a good pickaxe and be prepared for enemy encounters.

Astrophysics

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 5 diamonds + Crater Rug furniture
Requirements: Craft, Place, and Open an obsidiron chest
Pro Tips: Requires progressing through the meteor crafting tree. Obsidiron chests contain valuable end-game items.

Volcanic Biome Badges (September 13-20, 2025)

Resourcefulness

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 5 diamonds + 3 Blue Flame fire
Requirements: Drop a dead teammate inside the Volcano’s lava
Pro Tips: This requires teamwork and a dead teammate. The volcanic biome is dangerous, so come prepared.

Pest Control

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 5 diamonds + Volcano Mini furniture
Requirements: Kill 100 Scorpions
Pro Tips: Scorpions are common in the volcanic biome. Area-effect weapons work well against groups of them.

Metal Working

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 5 diamonds + 3 Blue Flame fire
Requirements: Craft 50 ammo boxes at the Ammo Furnace
Pro Tips: The Ammo Furnace is found in the volcanic biome. Stock up on fuel and mass-produce ammo boxes.

Volcanology

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 5 diamonds + Lava Fountain furniture
Requirements: Deposit 150 Cultists inside the Volcano’s lava
Pro Tips: Lure cultists to the volcano and push them in. This is easier with teammates who can help herd enemies.

Snow Biome Badges (August 1, 2025)

Knitting

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 5 diamonds + Icy Throne furniture
Requirements: Craft 10 warm items of clothing
Pro Tips: The clothing store in the snow biome allows you to craft warm clothing. Focus on this during winter events.

Ice Sculpting

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 6 diamonds
Requirements: Find the Ice Temple and break the treasure from the Ice
Pro Tips: The Ice Temple is hidden in the snow biome. Look for unusual ice formations and bring tools capable of breaking ice.

Wilderness Hunting

Difficulty: ★★★
Reward: 10 diamonds + Snowman furniture
Requirements: Defeat 10 Mammoths and 20 Polar Bears
Pro Tips: These are tough enemies found in the snow biome. Bring appropriate weapons and armor. Consider hunting in a team.

Fishing Update Badges (August 15, 2025)

Baiting

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 4 diamonds
Requirements: Upgrade your Fishing Rod to max level
Pro Tips: Focus on fishing early and upgrade your rod whenever possible. Better rods catch better fish and unlock new fishing areas.

Fishing

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 5 diamonds + Rainbow Fish Lounger furniture
Requirements: Catch 100 Fish
Pro Tips: Fish in different biomes for variety. Some fish only appear in specific areas or weather conditions.

Trophy Fishing

Difficulty: ★★
Reward: 6 diamonds
Requirements: Complete the fish index board in the Fishing Hut
Pro Tips: This requires catching every type of fish at least once. Some fish are rare and only appear under specific conditions.

Deep Sea Fishing

Difficulty: ★★★
Reward: 10 diamonds + Fishbowl furniture
Requirements: Catch 30 Sharks
Pro Tips: Sharks are found in deep water areas. They’re dangerous but valuable. Bring good fishing gear and be prepared for a fight.

Classes MK II Badges (August 30, 2025)

Supporting

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 5 diamonds + Restaurant Table furniture
Requirements: Kill 50 enemies while near a teammate
Pro Tips: Play with a team and stick together. This encourages cooperative play and is great for team-oriented players.

Cooking

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 5 diamonds + 3 Blue Flame fire
Requirements: Cook 50 meals in a crock pot or chef station
Pro Tips: Focus on cooking throughout your playthrough. Different meals provide different buffs, so experiment with recipes.

Engineering

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 5 diamonds + 3 Blue Flame fire
Requirements: Build 50 structures
Pro Tips: Build a variety of structures for different purposes. Defensive structures, resource generators, and storage all count toward this total.

Hunter

Difficulty: ★
Reward: 5 diamonds + Bearskin Rug furniture
Requirements: Get 50 Pelt drops from animals
Pro Tips: Hunt regularly and save pelts rather than selling them immediately. Different animals drop different pelts, so variety helps.

Smart Badge Hunting Strategies

Badge Synergy and Conflicts

Some badges work naturally together, while others conflict. Here’s how to plan your badge runs effectively:

Perfect Badge Combos:

Survival Series + Durability: Play carefully while working toward long-term survival
Firemaking Series + Crafting: Upgrade your base infrastructure systematically
Taming + Husbandry: Progress from basic to advanced animal taming
Fishing Series + Baiting: Max out your fishing capabilities

Badge Conflicts to Avoid:

Orienteering vs. Self-Preservation: You can’t save the children AND ignore them
Vegetarian vs. Hunter: Meat avoidance conflicts with hunting objectives
Teamwork vs. Solo Challenges: Some badges are easier alone, others require teams

Efficient Badge Farming Routes

Beginner Route (Easy Diamonds):

Survive 10-20 days (6 diamonds)
Combat, Gardening, Firemaking I (6 diamonds)
Crafting, First Aid (4 diamonds)
Taming, Baiting (6 diamonds) Total: 22 diamonds with minimal risk

Intermediate Route (Balanced Progress):

Complete survival series up to 50 days (22 diamonds)
All Firemaking badges (8 diamonds)
Infiltration, Hunting (8 diamonds)
Fishing series (25 diamonds)
Cooking, Engineering, Hunter (15 diamonds) Total: 78 diamonds with good progression

Advanced Route (Completionist):

All survival badges including 250/500 days (54 diamonds)
All combat and boss badges (12 diamonds)
All event badges available (96+ diamonds)
All special challenge badges (30+ diamonds) Total: 192+ diamonds (nearly maximum)

Making the Most of Your Diamond Rewards (March 2026)

Diamonds are the premium currency in 99 Nights in the Forest, used primarily for purchasing new classes. Here’s how to maximize their value:

Diamond Economics

Badge Type	Average Diamond Return	Time Investment	Value Rating
Early Survival	2-4 diamonds	Low	★★★★★
Basic Crafting	2 diamonds	Low	★★★★☆
Event Badges	5-10 diamonds	Medium	★★★★☆
Challenge Badges	4-8 diamonds	High	★★★☆☆
Endurance Badges	8 diamonds	Very High	★★☆☆☆

Recommended Class Purchase Priority

Based on diamond efficiency and gameplay impact:

Essential Classes (10-20 diamonds): Medic, Cook, Support
Combat Classes (20-30 diamonds): Hunter, Assassin, Fire Bandit
Specialist Classes (30+ diamonds): Alien, Necromancer, Zookeeper

2026 Pro Tips from the Community

Hidden Badge Mechanics

Star Display Bug: The Fandom Wiki confirms that badges often display with half a star less than they should (e.g., 5-star shows as 4.5 stars)
Badge Stacking: You can earn multiple badges in a single run if requirements overlap
Event Badge Rotation: Some event badges return annually, while others are truly limited

Advanced Strategies

Speed Running: For badges like Swiftness, skip non-essential activities and focus on survival basics. Consider playing on easier difficulties if available.

Team Coordination: For Teamwork and other cooperative badges, use voice chat and assign specific roles to each team member.

Resource Management: Save rare materials for badge requirements rather than using them for general crafting. Some badges need specific items that are hard to obtain.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many total badges are in 99 Nights in the Forest?

As of March 2026, there are 42 permanent badges plus 18+ event/limited badges, bringing the total to over 60 potential badges. However, many event badges are only available during specific updates.

What’s the easiest way to get diamonds fast?

Focus on early survival badges (Survive 10-50 days) and basic crafting badges. These provide quick diamond rewards with minimal risk, giving you currency to purchase better classes.

Are event badges permanently available?

No, most event badges are limited-time only. However, some seasonal events (like Halloween or Christmas) may return annually with the same badges available.

Can I get conflicting badges in the same run?

Generally, no. Badges like Orienteering (save children) and Self-Preservation (don’t save children) are mutually exclusive. Plan your runs around specific badge goals.

What’s the rarest badge in the game?

Determined II (Survive 500 days) is considered the rarest due to the extreme time commitment and skill required. Very few players have achieved this legitimately.

Do badges give any advantages beyond diamonds?

Some badges provide furniture items for base decoration, but the primary benefit is diamonds. However, the sense of achievement and bragging rights are valuable to many players.

How often are new badges added?

Based on the update log, new badges are added with major updates, which occur roughly every 2-4 weeks. Keep an eye on official announcements for new content.

Stay Updated with the Latest Badge Information

The world of 99 Nights in the Forest is constantly evolving, with new badges and challenges being added regularly. To stay current with the latest badge information:

Join the Official Discord: Connect with other players and get real-time updates about new badges and events
Follow Update Logs: Check the Fandom Wiki for detailed patch notes and new badge information
Community Resources: Engage with the Reddit community for tips and strategies from experienced players

Bookmark this guide and check back regularly, as I’ll be updating it with each new content drop to ensure you always have the most current and comprehensive badge information available.

Ready to start your badge collection journey? Dive in, and may your survival be long and your badge collection complete!