Tired of facing the horrors of the night alone? The Necromancer Class in 99 Nights in the Forest offers a unique playstyle that lets you build your own undead army to fight for you. Introduced in the major Classes Update, this class transforms you from a vulnerable survivor into a commander of the dead.
If you’re looking for a class that scales powerfully into the late game and is perfect for solo players, this guide will break down everything you need to know: how to get it, its skills, and how to command your very own Cultist army.
How to Get the Necromancer Class
The Necromancer Class is not a default option; it must be purchased from the in-game shop.
Where to Buy: The Daily Class Shop.
Cost: 600 Diamonds.
To acquire it, log into the game after the Classes Update, open the ‘Classes’ tab on the left side of your screen, and scroll down to find the Necromancer Class for purchase.
Necromancer Class Skills and Abilities
The core identity of the Necromancer revolves around its signature weapon and its powerful resurrection ability.
The Necromancer’s Staff
Upon selecting the class for the first time, you are given the Necromancer’s Staff. This weapon is exclusive to the class and is the primary tool for its unique mechanic: raising the dead.
Raising Your Cultist Army
The Necromancer’s ultimate power is the ability to turn defeated enemies into permanent allies. Here’s the step-by-step process:
Find and Defeat Cultists: You must first kill regular Cultists. These can be found during night waves or in enemy locations like the Cultist Stronghold.
Absorb Their Souls: Use the Necromancer’s Staff on the Cultist’s corpse to absorb their soul.
Resurrect as an Ally: Once you have absorbed three souls, you can resurrect a Cultist. The reanimated Cultist will then follow you and automatically attack any nearby enemies until you command them to stop.
Summoning the Cultist King
A major advantage of this class is the ability to raise even the most powerful foes. After defeating the Cultist King boss, you can use the same soul-absorption process to resurrect him. Since the Cultist King can be summoned multiple times, a dedicated Necromancer can potentially amass an army containing multiple Cultist Kings, creating an incredibly powerful late-game force.
Army Limitations
Your undead legion is not infinite. You can only have a maximum of six reanimated Cultists active at the same time. This includes any Cultist Kings you have raised, so strategic unit composition is key.
Necromancer Class Upgrade Levels
The Necromancer class can be upgraded by fulfilling specific in-game challenges, enhancing its effectiveness.
Level 1: Unlocks the base ability to raise Cultists.
Level 2: Increases the damage of your raised Cultists.
Unlock Requirement: Deal 5,000 damage and raise 100 Cultists.
Level 3: Grants a Night Vision boost that scales with the number of Cultists you have raised.
Unlock Requirement: Deal 10,000 damage and raise 200 Cultists.
Necromancer Class Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths:
Ideal for Solo Play: Your army acts as a permanent squad, drawing enemy aggro and dealing significant damage.
Powerful Aggro Control: Reanimated Cultists are excellent distractions, taking the focus off you during intense night waves.
Incredible Scaling: While weak in the very early game, the class becomes exponentially stronger as you add more Cultists and especially Cultist Kings to your ranks.
Boss Assimilation: The ability to permanently add boss-level units to your army is a unique and powerful advantage.
Weaknesses:
High Initial Cost: 600 Diamonds is a significant investment.
Slow Start: The class is relatively weak until you build up your first few Cultist followers.
Squishy Army: Raised Cultists have low durability and cannot use weapons, making them susceptible to being wiped out by strong area-of-effect attacks.
Micro-Management: You must constantly use your staff to maintain and rebuild your army after battles.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How much does the Necromancer Class cost?
A: It costs 600 Diamonds in the Daily Class Shop.
Q: What is the max number of Cultists I can have?
A: You can have a maximum of six reanimated Cultists active at once.
Q: Can I really have more than one Cultist King?
A: Yes. Since the Cultist King boss is a repeatable spawn, you can defeat and resurrect him multiple times to have several in your army simultaneously.
Q: Is the Necromancer a good class for beginners?
A: Due to its high diamond cost and relatively weak early game, it might be challenging for brand-new players. It shines in the hands of those who understand the game’s mechanics and can survive long enough to build their army.
Q: How do I upgrade my Necromancer Class?
A: Upgrade it by dealing damage and raising Cultists. Check the class menu for specific level requirements.
Conclusion
The Necromancer Class is one of the most unique and powerful options in 99 Nights in the Forest, especially for solo players. Its ability to create a personal army from defeated foes provides a strategic depth that no other class offers. While it requires a substantial diamond investment and a patient playstyle to overcome its slow start, the payoff is immense. Mastering the Necromancer allows you to dominate the battlefield with a loyal legion of the undead, turning the game’s most terrifying enemies into your greatest allies.