The forest has received a festive makeover in the latest 99 Nights in the Forest Christmas Update. This limited-time event revolves around finding and rescuing Santa’s lost elves, earning exclusive currency, and unlocking holiday-themed rewards. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to successfully complete the event.
How to Start the Christmas Event
The event is active immediately upon joining the game during the update period. Your main objectives will appear, guiding you to:
Find and rescue the trapped elves scattered throughout the forest.
Collect Candy Canes, the special event currency.
Trade your Candy Canes at the Christmas Elf Shop in the lobby.
Elf Rescue Locations and How to Save Them
The elves are hidden in various biomes without map markers, so exploration is key. You will need specific tools to save them, which can be purchased from the Santa Sack.
Here are the common elf locations and the tools required:
Elf Stuck in a Tall Tree: You will find an elf stranded on a high branch. To reach it, you need the Ladder.
Elf Trapped on Frozen Ice: Some elves are stuck on thin ice in the middle of frozen lakes. You need Ice Skates to safely reach them.
Elf Buried in Snow: Look for small mounds of snow with an elf’s hat sticking out. You must use a Shovel to dig them free.
Elf in a Special Path: Some elves are located in hard-to-reach seasonal areas, potentially requiring the Sled for access.
Important: Always be cautious of Cultists and other hostile entities while searching for elves.
Santa Sack Tool Guide and Mossy Coins
To rescue the elves, you must buy tools from the Santa Sack, a special vendor that spawns near the campfire in the forest. Tools are purchased with Mossy Coins, the standard in-game currency.
Tool List & Prices:
Ladder: Cost 15 Mossy Coins. Used to rescue elves in high places.
Ice Skates: Cost 20 Mossy Coins. Essential for traversing frozen lakes safely.
Shovel: Cost 20 Mossy Coins. Needed to dig out elves buried in snow.
Sled: Cost 25 Mossy Coins. Its specific function is for reaching elves in special, snowy paths.
How to Get Mossy Coins:
Mossy Coins are found as Coin Stacks throughout the world. Search thoroughly inside buildings, collapsed structures, caves, and mines. They are also commonly dropped by defeated Cultists. Gathering Mossy Coins from the start of your run is crucial for buying the necessary tools later.
How to Get and Use Candy Canes
Candy Canes are the exclusive, limited-time currency for the Christmas Event.
How to Get Them: The only way to obtain Candy Canes is by rescuing elves. Each elf you save will give you a Christmas Present.
Christmas Present Loot: When opened, the present will always grant you a number of Candy Canes. It may also contain useful survival items like bandages, weapons, or food.
How to Use Them: Candy Canes are used to purchase all the exclusive rewards from the Christmas Elf Shop in the game’s lobby. They have no use outside of the event and will likely disappear after it ends.
Christmas Elf Shop Rewards
After collecting Candy Canes, return to the main lobby. Look for the Elf King and Elf Queen to access the Christmas Elf Shop.
The shop offers a rotating stock of limited items, which may include:
Santa’s Helper Class: A temporary class that increases the amount of Candy Canes you earn from rescuing elves.
Holiday Decorations: Cosmetic items to customize your base or character.
Pet Skins: Festive visual changes for your animal companions.
Crucial Note: Several items in this shop, particularly classes and some cosmetics, are temporary. They will be removed from your inventory after the Christmas event concludes. Always check the item description for “Temporary” or “Lasts until event end” warnings before purchasing.
FAQ
Q: How do I start the Christmas event in 99 Nights in the Forest?
A: The event is automatically active. Simply join a game during the update period and start searching the forest for trapped elves.
Q: Where do I get the tools to save the elves?
A: Buy the Ladder, Ice Skates, Shovel, and Sled from the Santa Sack vendor near the campfire using Mossy Coins.
Q: What is the fastest way to get Mossy Coins?
A: Loot Coin Stacks from buildings and caves, and defeat Cultists, who frequently drop them.
Q: How do I get Candy Canes?
A: You can only get Candy Canes by rescuing elves and opening the Christmas Present they give you.
Q: Are the Christmas Elf Shop items permanent?
A: Not all of them. Items like the Santa’s Helper Class and some cosmetics are temporary and will disappear after the event ends. Always read the item description carefully.
Conclusion
The Christmas Update for 99 Nights in the Forest adds a delightful layer of exploration and reward. By efficiently gathering Mossy Coins for tools, diligently searching for hidden elves, and collecting Candy Canes, you can unlock unique holiday-themed items from the Elf Shop. Remember to prioritize which rewards to buy, as some are only for the duration of the event. Stay vigilant against the forest’s dangers, and enjoy this festive rescue mission!