Fire Bandit Guide in 99 Nights in the Forest: How to Unlock, Perks, and Cost Explained

The Fire Bandit is the 24th Class introduced in 99 Nights in the Forest, making its first appearance during the Volcanic Biome update. This fiery Class equips players with powerful tools like the Infernal Crossbow and the Wildfire potion, both of which are excellent for surviving in the harsh lava lands. Whether you’re battling wolves, scorpions, or cultists, the Fire Bandit specializes in reducing foes to ashes with devastating fire-based abilities.

This guide covers everything you need to know about unlocking the Fire Bandit in 99 Nights in the Forest, its cost, leveling requirements, and the full list of perks.

How to Unlock Fire Bandit in 99 Nights in the Forest

Just like the Poison Master and Blacksmith, the Fire Bandit can be unlocked by spending 200 Diamonds in the Class Shop. Since it’s a four-star Class, it only appears occasionally in stock, so you’ll need some luck to grab it.

·         Fire Bandit Cost: 200 Diamonds

·         Unlock Method: Class Shop purchase

·         Rarity: ★★★★ (Four-Star)

Tip: Diamonds are the only currency for unlocking Classes. Check out our guide on all the ways to earn Diamonds in 99 Nights in the Forest.

Fire Bandit Perks and Abilities

The Fire Bandit is designed for players who love fire-based combat. From the very beginning, you gain access to the Infernal Crossbow and a Wildfire potion.

Infernal Crossbow

·         An upgraded version of the standard Crossbow.

·         Burns enemies on hit, dealing damage over time.

·         Enemies killed drop Cooked Meat or Cooked Morsels, making food collection effortless.

·         Works well alongside the Infernal Sword for consistent fire damage and survival benefits.

Wildfire Potion

·         Works like a Molotov cocktail.

·         Creates a temporary lava pit when thrown, damaging anyone inside—including allies.

·         Effective for area control and taking down groups of enemies.

Level-Up Requirements and Perks

Below is a breakdown of the Fire Bandit level progression and perks:

Level	Requirements	Perks
1	None	Start with an Infernal Crossbow and a Wildfire potion
2	Kill enemies with fire: 0/100 Set enemies on fire: 0/200	Other tools (like the Starter Axe) can set enemies on fire, with higher chances on repeated hits
3	Kill enemies with fire: 0/250 Set enemies on fire: 0/500	10% chance to find a bonus Wildfire potion from chests

Pro Tip: To level up the Fire Bandit faster, team up with a friend using the Pyromaniac Class. Borrow their Flamethrower and you’ll quickly meet the kill and burn requirements.

Why Choose Fire Bandit?

The Fire Bandit is a high-value Class thanks to its powerful AoE Wildfire damage, burn-over-time effects, and the food-generating Infernal Crossbow. It’s one of the most efficient Classes for both combat and survival, especially when navigating the volcanic regions of the game.

If you’re willing to spend the 200 Diamonds, it’s a worthy addition to your arsenal.