In survival games like 99 Nights in the Forest, the ability to recover from injury quickly is often the thin line between life and death. Among all the healing items, the Bandage is the most versatile and essential. Its dual function as a self-heal and a tool for reviving teammates makes it a mandatory item in every player’s inventory.
This guide will cover every aspect of the Bandage in detail, from how to obtain it to effective usage strategies.
Vital Dual Function
The Bandage has two main, crucial uses:
Healing Yourself: Used to restore your character’s Health Points (HP) when injured.
Reviving Teammates: Allows a player to resurrect a “downed” or unconscious team member. It functions similarly to a Medkit but is more commonly found.
How to Get Bandages
Bandage availability is limited, so players must know all the sources to acquire them:
Natural Spawn: Bandages can be found naturally in medical locations like Hospitals, clinics, and inside various chests scattered across the map. However, their spawn rate is relatively rare.
Medic Class: Players who choose the Medic Class will automatically receive Bandages at the start of the game, reflecting their role as the team’s healer.
Crafting: For players of other classes, Bandages can be crafted at a Workshop using an Anvil.
Initial Recipe: 2x Bunny Foot, 2x Wolf Pelt.
Increasing Cost System: Uniquely, each time a player crafts a Bandage, the material cost for the next one increases by one. This means the second Bandage requires 3x Bunny Foot and 3x Wolf Pelt, the third requires 4x, and so on. This mechanic forces players to be very wise in managing their resources.
Healing Effect and Visual Appearance
HP Effect: Bandages are widely known to restore approximately 40 HP, which is roughly half of a player’s total health bar. It’s important to note that this number is based on player observation and has not been officially confirmed by the developers, so it is subject to change.
Appearance: Visually, the Bandage is easy to recognize. It looks like a roll of white hospital gauze with a characteristic red ribbon tied around the middle.
Usage Strategy and Management
Given their scarcity, Bandage use must be highly strategic:
Mandatory for Risky Exploration: Always carry several Bandages before venturing into dangerous areas with strong enemies, such as Cultist Strongholds, Alien Motherships, or the Ice Temple. The risk of losing HP or team death is very high in these locations.
Combine with Medkits: In emergency situations where HP is critically low, players can use a combination of a Bandage and a Medkit in succession to maximize healing and survive difficult encounters.
Prioritize Revives: In multiplayer mode, it is often more strategic to save a Bandage to revive a teammate who has better weapons or key items than to use it for a small self-heal.
Manage Crafting Materials Wisely: Due to the ever-increasing crafting cost, hoard Bunny Feet and Wolf Pelts as much as possible from the early game. Consider crafting Bandages only when absolutely necessary or when you have a large surplus of materials.
FAQ
Q: How much HP does a Bandage heal?
A: It is observed to heal approximately 40 HP, but this is not an official figure and could be adjusted by the developers.
Q: Why does it cost more to craft each new Bandage?
A: This is a unique game mechanic designed to balance the economy and encourage strategic use. It prevents players from stockpiling an infinite number of powerful healing items too easily.
Q: What’s the difference between a Bandage and a Medkit?
A: Both can be used to revive players. A Medkit is typically rarer and heals a larger amount of HP instantly. A Bandage is more common but heals less and has an increasing crafting cost.
Q: What is the best way to get Bandages?
A: The most reliable early-game method is to choose the Medic Class. Otherwise, loot medical buildings (Hospitals, Clinics) and chests, and craft them sparingly at a Workshop.
Q: Should I use a Bandage to heal or to revive?
A: In multiplayer, reviving a teammate is almost always the higher priority, especially if they are better equipped. In single-player, use it for healing when your health is critically low.
Conclusion
The Bandage is far more than a simple roll of gauze; it is a symbol of preparedness and teamwork. Its scarcity makes every use a tactical decision. By managing and utilizing them wisely, players can significantly increase their own and their team’s chances of survival against all the threats lurking in the dangerous nights. Never venture out without one!