How to Save Tree & Use Tablet In 99 Nights in the Forest (2026 Guide)

Updated by Sunny Kaushik
January 12, 2026
Gaming

If you’ve been diving into the dark and immersive world of 99 Nights in the Forest on Roblox, you know that survival is no walk in the park. Between gathering resources, building shelters, and fending off the creatures that lurk in the shadows, there is one objective that stands above the rest: saving the tree.

But you can’t do it alone, and you certainly can’t do it on an empty stomach. That’s where the Farm Recipe Tablet comes into play. This game-changing item is the key to sustainable food production, which directly fuels your ability to protect the forest’s heart.

In this comprehensive guide, I’m going to walk you through exactly how to find the Farm Recipe Tablet, how to unlock its powerful recipes, and the step-by-step strategy to ensure the tree survives the night. Whether you are a beginner just starting your journey or a seasoned player looking to optimize your run, this guide has everything you need to dominate in 2026.

Quick Overview: Key Objectives

Before we dive deep into the strategies, here is a quick reference table to keep you oriented on the main tasks ahead.

Objective	Primary Location	Key Requirement	Reward/Outcome
Find Farm Tablet	The Abandoned Village / Ancient Ruins	Basic Survival Gear	Unlocks farming recipes
Unlock Recipes	Near the Tree / Farm Plot	Gathered Resources (Wood, Stone)	Ability to grow food
Save the Tree	Central Forest Area	Weapons, Armor, Food Buffs	Survival to the next night
Defend the Tree	Around the Tree Base	Teamwork or High DPS	Tree Health Retention

How to Find and Use the Farm Recipe Tablet?

The Farm Recipe Tablet is arguably the most important early-game item. Without it, you are stuck scavenging for berries and meat, which is neither sustainable nor safe.

Step 1: Locating the Tablet

From my experience playing through the latest updates in 2026, the tablet isn’t just lying around in the spawn area. You need to venture out slightly.

Spawn and Gear Up: When you first load in, grab some wood and stone immediately. Craft a basic sword and a pickaxe.
Head to the Ruins: Move towards the coordinate markers that indicate the “Old Village” or “Ruins.” You’ll know you’re close when the scenery changes from dense green forest to mossy stone structures.
Identify the Pedestal: Look for a broken stone altar. It often glows faintly. The Farm Recipe Tablet will be resting on top of it.

Pro Tip: Sometimes the tablet is guarded by low-level enemies. Don’t rush in. Clear the area first so you can read the tablet peacefully.

Step 2: Activating the Tablet

Once you interact with the tablet, you won’t automatically get every recipe. You have to “unlock” the farming mechanic.

Walk up to the tablet and press the interaction key (usually ‘E’ on PC).
A menu will pop up showing available crops.
You will need “Seeds” or “Research Points” to activate the initial recipes. Usually, the game provides you with enough starter seeds for Wheat and Carrots.

Step 3: Setting Up Your Farm

Now that you have the knowledge from the tablet, you need to act.

Clear the Land: Find a flat area near your shelter or, ideally, near the tree you need to save (this saves travel time during defense waves).
Craft Planters: Using wood, craft the Basic Planter boxes unlocked by the tablet.
Plant and Water: Place your seeds. Crucial: You must water them! Check the soil color; dark soil is watered, light soil is dry. Use a watering can or wait for rain (though waiting is risky).

By setting this up early, you ensure a steady stream of food for the tough nights ahead.

How to Save the Tree in 99 Nights in the Forest?

“Saving the Tree” isn’t just a one-time quest; it’s the core loop of the game. The tree represents your life source and your main base of operations. If the tree’s health hits zero, it’s game over.

Understanding the Mechanics

The tree is vulnerable to attacks every night. However, it also needs active care during the day.

Health Bar: The tree has a visible health bar.
Corruption: Enemies don’t just hit the tree; they try to “corrupt” it. If the corruption meter fills up, the tree takes massive damage over time.
Day Phase: Use the day to heal the tree using “Spirit Water” or special fertilizers found via the Farm Recipe Tablet (specifically the Holy Berry recipe).

The Step-by-Step Saving Process

Here is the exact workflow I use to ensure the tree survives from Night 1 to Night 99.

Phase 1: Preparation (Daytime)

Do not wander too far once the sun starts setting.

Harvest your Crops: Use the food you grew using the tablet recipes. Eat food to gain health buffs and energy.
Craft Defense Weapons: Ensure your sword durability is high. Craft spikes or barriers if your version of the game allows base building.
Heal the Tree: Check the tree for any damage or corruption from the previous night. Use the required materials to patch it up.

Phase 2: The Defense (Nighttime)

When the moon rises, the enemies spawn.

Prioritize Targets: Not all enemies attack the tree. Some target you. Ignore the chasers if possible and focus on the ones hitting the tree.
Use the Environment: Kite enemies around the tree. Don’t let them corner you.
Utilize Farm Buffs: This is where the Farm Recipe Tablet shines. Some late-game recipes provide “Guardian” buffs—eating these makes you hit harder or move faster. Use them during the peak of the wave (usually around 3 AM in-game time).

Phase 3: Recovery (Morning)

Loot: Enemies drop gold and essence. Grab it quickly.
Water the Tree: Yes, the tree needs water too, just like your crops. This is a mechanic many players miss. Using a bucket of water on the tree boosts its natural regeneration rate for the coming day.

Advanced Strategies for Survival

Now that we have the basics down, let’s talk about how to really master the game. These are the tips that separate the novices from the pros.

The “Farm-Defense” Synergy

The biggest mistake I see players making is treating the Farm and the Tree as two separate entities. They are linked.

Fertilizer Bombs: Some recipes on the Tablet are for “Explosive Fertilizer.” You can use these on enemies! It’s a great way to clear a crowd if they get too close to the tree.
Bait Crops: If you plant certain crops (like the “Moon Melon” found in the advanced tablet section), they attract specific types of enemies. You can plant these away from the tree to pull the aggro, saving your main objective from taking damage.

Resource Management

In 99 Nights in the Forest, inventory space is gold.

Don’t hoard raw wood: Convert wood into planks or spikes immediately.
Cook your food: Raw meat restores very little health. Always use a campfire to cook it. The Farm Recipe Tablet eventually unlocks a “Stew” recipe that is the best food item in the game for health regeneration.

Team Coordination

If you are playing with friends (which I highly recommend), assign roles.

The Farmer: One person stays near the tablet and farm, managing crops and creating buff foods.
The Defender: One person focuses entirely on killing enemies.
The Healer: One person focuses purely on repairing the tree and healing teammates.

Common Mistakes to Avoid In 2026

Learning from failure is part of the game, but you can speed up your progress by avoiding these pitfalls I encountered during my playthroughs in 2026.

Forgetting to Water: Both crops and the tree need water. If you skip a day of watering, your defense will crumble because you won’t have the food buffs or tree regeneration.
Greedy Looting: Don’t run off to chase a rare enemy drop if the tree is being attacked. The loot is useless if the game ends.
Ignoring the Tablet Updates: The game updates frequently. The Farm Recipe Tablet sometimes gets new recipes added via patches. Check it every few in-game days to see if new options have appeared.

FAQ’s

I can’t find the Farm Recipe Tablet. Is it bugged?

It’s unlikely to be bugged. The tablet has a specific spawn point, but it can sometimes be obscured by tall grass or environment textures. Try adjusting your graphics settings to “Low” to reduce foliage density, making the pedestal easier to spot. If it’s definitely not there, the server might be lagging, or another player may have interacted with it (though in most instances, it’s a global unlock for the server).

My tree died even though I was hitting the enemies. Why?

Remember, you have to kill the enemies before they hit the tree. The tree has high health, but it’s not invincible. Also, check for Corruption. Sometimes enemies apply a status effect that drains the tree’s health slowly over time. You need a specific purification item (often unlocked via the tablet) to remove corruption, not just a sword.

What are the best recipes to unlock first?

Prioritize Wheat and Carrots first. They grow fast and provide the basic staples for Cooking. After that, save up for the Healing Flower. This allows you to make potions, which are essential for the later nights (Night 50+).

Can I play this solo?

Yes, but it is significantly harder. In solo mode, you have to balance farming, defending, and tree maintenance all by yourself. I recommend focusing on defense traps (spikes/walls) more than offensive weapons if you are soloing. Let the traps do the damage while you water the tree.

How do I get the “Golden Seed”?

The Golden Seed is a late-game item needed to save the tree permanently in some versions of the game. It usually drops from the “Boss of the Night” which spawns every 10 nights (e.g., Night 10, Night 20). Make sure you are fully buffed with farm food before these boss fights!

Conclusion

Mastering 99 Nights in the Forest is a test of patience, strategy, and resource management. By effectively utilizing the Farm Recipe Tablet, you secure the food supply necessary to survive. By rigorously defending and maintaining the Tree, you ensure your survival progresses toward the end game.

Don’t get discouraged if you fail a few nights. The key is to optimize your routine: check the tablet, water the crops, defend the tree. Repeat this loop, and you will see the sun rise on Night 99 before you know it.

Good luck, survivors! See you in the forest.