All Crafting Recipes in 99 Nights in the Forest

Your complete guide to all crafting recipes, required materials, and crafting bench levels in the survival game 99 Nights in the Forest.

Updated for Version 1.2

Understanding the Crafting System

In 99 Nights in the Forest, crafting is essential for survival. As you progress through the game, you'll need to upgrade your crafting bench to unlock more advanced recipes. This guide covers all available crafting recipes organized by the required crafting bench level.

Crafting Bench Progression

Upgrade your bench through 5 levels to unlock more powerful items and structures.

Resource Gathering

Collect wood, metal, and rare gems from the forest to craft essential items.

Strategic Crafting

Plan your crafting priorities based on your survival needs and available resources.

Level 1 Crafting Bench Level 1 Recipes

Basic survival items that can be crafted with the initial crafting bench. Focus on gathering wood to create these essential tools and structures.

Map

Navigation

Shows full map with info. Can be opened anywhere.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 3 Wood
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 1

Old Bed

Rest

Day counter will increase by +1 when used to sleep.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 20 Wood
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 1

Bunny Trap

Food

Place near a bunny burrow to catch food automatically.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 5 Wood
Amount Craftable: 10 Bench Level 1

Crafting Bench 2

Upgrade

Unlocks Tier 2 of crafting with more advanced recipes.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 1 Metal
  • 5 Wood
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 1

Level 2 Crafting Bench Level 2 Recipes

Advanced tools and structures that require metal. Focus on gathering metal resources to craft these useful items for navigation, storage, and base defense.

Sun Dial

Navigation

Shows how long is left in day and night cycles.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 5 Metal
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 2

Regular Bed

Rest

Improved bed that increases day counter by +1 when used.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 5 Metal
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 2

Compass

Navigation

Shows what direction you're facing for better navigation.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 3 Metal
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 2

Freezer

Food Storage

Stores food cleanly and prevents spoilage.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 4 Metal
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 2

Farm Plot

Agriculture

Grows carrots automatically every 2 days for sustainable food.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 10 Wood
Amount Craftable: 20 Bench Level 2

Wood Rain Storage

Storage

Keeps wood dry when stored inside.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 5 Metal
Amount Craftable: Unlimited Bench Level 2

Shelf

Storage

Store items cleanly.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 2 Metal
Amount Craftable: Unlimited Bench Level 2

Log Wall

Defense

Fortifies your base.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 12 Wood
Amount Craftable: Unlimited Bench Level 2

Bear Trap

Defense

Set on ground to trap enemies and protect your base.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 3 Metal
Amount Craftable: 8 Bench Level 2

Crafting Bench 3

Upgrade

Unlocks Tier 3 of crafting with advanced technology.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 10 Metal
  • 15 Wood
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 2

Level 3 Crafting Bench Level 3 Recipes

Advanced technological items that improve food preparation, navigation, and base safety. These recipes require significant metal and wood resources.

Crock Pot

Cooking

Combines food to make stew for better nutrition and healing.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 10 Metal
  • 15 Wood
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 3

Good Bed

Rest

Comfortable bed that increases day counter by +1 when used.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 10 Metal
  • 10 Wood
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 3

Radar

Navigation

Use scrap to detect important places and resources on the map.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 10 Metal
  • 15 Wood
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 3

Boost Pad

Movement

Get out of base faster.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 10 Metal
  • 15 Wood
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 3

Biofuel Processor

Fuel

Turns logs and meat into better fuel.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 12 Metal
  • 12 Wood
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 3

Lightning Rod

Defense

Attracts lightning and makes it safe.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 8 Metal
Amount Craftable: Unlimited Bench Level 3

Torch

Lighting

Expands the safe zone by a small amount.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 6 Metal
  • 6 Wood
Amount Craftable: 8 Bench Level 3

Crafting Bench 4

Upgrade

Unlocks Tier 4 of crafting with end-game recipes requiring rare gems.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 20 Metal
  • 30 Wood
  • 2 Cultist Gems
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 3

Level 4 Crafting Bench Level 4 Recipes

End-game items that require rare Cultist Gems. These powerful tools and structures provide significant advantages for surviving the forest.

Ammo Crate

Combat

Buy ammo with scrap to defend against forest threats.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 30 Metal
  • 20 Wood
  • 1 Cultist Gem
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 4

Giant Bed

Rest

Luxurious bed that increases day counter by +1 when used.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 30 Metal
  • 20 Wood
  • 1 Cultist Gem
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 4

Oil Drill

Resource

Drills for oil periodically.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 35 Metal
  • 25 Wood
  • 1 Cultist Gem
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 4

Teleporter

Movement

Teleport anywhere on map (requires 2 to work).

Crafting Recipe:

  • 25 Metal
  • 15 Wood
  • 1 Cultist Gem
Amount Craftable: Unlimited Bench Level 4

Crafting Bench 5

Upgrade

Unlocks the final Tier 5 of crafting with ultimate survival tools.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 50 Metal
  • 50 Wood
  • 1 Gem of the Forest
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 4

Level 5 Crafting Bench Level 5 Recipes

Ultimate end-game items that require the rare Gem of the Forest. These powerful artifacts can significantly alter gameplay and provide immense advantages.

Respawn Capsule

Survival

Next player to die after charging will respawn here instantly.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 40 Metal
  • 40 Wood
  • 1 Gem of the Forest
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 5

Temporal Accelerometer

Time Manipulation

Skips the next night completely after charging, providing safety.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 40 Metal
  • 40 Wood
  • 1 Gem of the Forest
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 5

Weather Machine

Environment Control

No rain or thunderstorms for 3 days after charging.

Crafting Recipe:

  • 40 Metal
  • 40 Wood
  • 1 Gem of the Forest
Amount Craftable: 1 Bench Level 5

Essential Resources for Crafting in 99 Nights in the Forest

Wood

Gathered from trees. Essential for basic structures and tools.

Metal

Found in scrap piles and abandoned structures. Used for advanced tools.

Cultist Gems

Rare gems found in cultist camps. Required for tier 4 recipes.

Gem of the Forest

Ultra-rare gem found in deep forest. Required for tier 5 recipes.

Crafting Strategy Tips for 99 Nights in the Forest

Prioritize Essential Items

Focus on crafting tools that help with survival first - beds for progressing days, maps for navigation, and traps for food.

Upgrade Your Bench Early

Always prioritize upgrading your crafting bench as soon as possible to unlock more powerful recipes.

Balance Defense and Resources

Create a mix of defensive structures (like bear traps) and resource-generating items (like farm plots) for long-term survival.

Multiplayer Considerations

In multiplayer games, coordinate with teammates to specialize in different crafting paths and share resources efficiently.

Crafting Tutorial Video for 99 Nights in the Forest

Complete Crafting Guide for 99 Nights in the Forest

Learn efficient crafting strategies and how to quickly upgrade your crafting bench in this comprehensive tutorial.

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