Crafting in 99 Nights in the Forest is not just a convenience but the difference between barely surviving and building a camp strong enough to weather the horrors of the night. Every crafted item, from a simple trap to the mighty Weather Machine, pushes you closer to endurance or collapse. But survival here isn’t only about having the right tools, it’s about knowing when and why to craft them.

Below is a full guide to every recipe currently available, organized by crafting bench level, with details on what each does and the resources you’ll need.

How Crafting Works in 99 Nights in the Forest?

At the beginning of a run, your campfire and a humble Crafting Bench await you. From there, you’ll feed resources—logs into the wood chipper, metal scraps into the grinder, and slowly unlock more recipes as you upgrade your bench.

Wood: gathered by chopping down trees.
Metal/Scrap: scavenged from abandoned radios, sheet metal, and bolts.
Cultist Gems: looted from defeated cultists or their strongholds.
Gem of the Forest: rare fragments that combine into one, often dropped in late-game areas.

Each bench upgrade opens up new tiers of crafting, culminating in late-game machines that can bend time, control weather, and even bring fallen teammates back to life.

Crafting Recipes

Crafting Bench Level 1

Item	Materials	Effect
Map	3 Wood	Unlocks full map; can be viewed anywhere.
Old Bed	20 Wood	Advances the day counter by +1.
Bunny Trap	5 Wood	Catches rabbits when placed near burrows.
Crafting Bench 2	5 Wood, 1 Metal	Unlocks Tier 2 recipes.

Crafting Bench Level 2

Item	Materials	Effect
Sun Dial	5 Metal	Shows time left in day/night.
Regular Bed	5 Metal	Advances day counter by +1.
Compass	3 Metal	Shows facing direction.
Freezer	4 Metal	Preserves food.
Farm Plot	10 Wood	Produces carrots every 2 days.
Wood Rain Storage	5 Metal	Keeps logs dry.
Shelf	2 Metal	Stores items neatly.
Log Wall	12 Wood	Reinforces your camp.
Bear Trap	3 Metal	Immobilizes enemies briefly.
Crafting Bench 3	15 Wood, 10 Metal	Unlocks Tier 3 recipes.

Crafting Bench Level 3

Item	Materials	Effect
Crock Pot	15 Wood, 10 Metal	Combine food into filling stews.
Good Bed	10 Wood, 10 Metal	Advances day counter by +1.
Radar	15 Wood, 10 Metal	Detects important map locations.
Boost Pad	15 Wood, 10 Metal	Provides burst speed leaving base.
Biofuel Processor	12 Wood, 12 Metal	Converts logs/meat into powerful fuel.
Lightning Rod	8 Metal	Draws lightning safely.
Torch	6 Wood, 6 Metal	Expands campfire’s safe zone.
Crafting Bench 4	30 Wood, 20 Metal, 2 Cultist Gems	Unlocks Tier 4 recipes.

Crafting Bench Level 4

Item	Materials	Effect
Ammo Crate	20 Wood, 30 Metal, 1 Cultist Gem	Allows scrap-to-ammo trades.
Giant Bed	20 Wood, 30 Metal, 1 Cultist Gem	Advances day counter by +1.
Oil Drill	25 Wood, 35 Metal, 1 Cultist Gem	Produces oil barrels regularly.
Teleporter	15 Wood, 25 Metal, 1 Cultist Gem	Links two points for instant travel.
Crafting Bench 5	50 Wood, 50 Metal, 1 Gem of the Forest	Unlocks Tier 5 recipes.

Crafting Bench Level 5

Item	Materials	Effect
Respawn Capsule	40 Wood, 40 Metal, 1 Gem of the Forest	Respawns next fallen ally instantly after charging.
Temporal Accelerometer	40 Wood, 40 Metal, 1 Gem of the Forest	Skips the next night entirely.
Weather Machine	40 Wood, 40 Metal, 1 Gem of the Forest	Cancels storms for 3 days after charging.

Strategy & Insights for Survivors in 99 Nights in the Forest

An overhead in-game screenshot from "99 Nights in the Forest" showing a player near a green Biofuel Processor machine with two logs ready to be converted. The screen also shows the day counter (Day 29) and various in-game items in the hotbar. — Image Credit: Grandma’s Favourite Games

Crafting in 99 Nights isn’t about making everything—it’s about knowing what matters most at each stage of survival. Here are some lessons seasoned players swear by:

Start Small, Think Big
Always craft the Map first. It’s not just about knowing the lay of the land—it keeps your team coordinated and lets you plan routes toward cultist strongholds or missing children efficiently.
Secure Food Early
The Farm Plot and Crock Pot save enormous amounts of scavenging time later. Stews crafted in the Crock Pot restore more hunger than raw scraps of meat, making them mid-game essentials.
Protect the Camp
A Torch isn’t just light—it pushes back the darkness, giving you space to fight without fear of the Deer. Pair it with Log Walls for a fortified stronghold that cultists struggle to breach.
Fuel Efficiency Wins Games
Fire is life. The Biofuel Processor and Oil Drill are long-term investments that free you from constantly chopping wood, letting you explore instead of babysitting the fire.
Transitioning to Late-Game
Once Cultist Gems are within reach, prioritize Ammo Crates and Teleporters. Ammo keeps your guns reliable, while teleporters shrink the forest and make emergency rescues possible.
Play the Long Game
End-game devices like the Weather Machine and Temporal Accelerometer aren’t luxuries but lifelines. Skipping nights or avoiding storms can save your entire team when resources are thin or enemies swarm.