All 99 Nights in the Forest Badges Guide (2026)

Why Badges Matter in 99 Nights in the Forest

If you've been grinding through the dark, eerie wilderness of 99 Nights in the Forest badges, you already know that badges are more than just bragging rights. They're your primary source of Diamonds — the premium currency that unlocks upgrades, cosmetics, and essential survival tools. With 42 badges to collect as of July 2026, knowing exactly what to do for each one can save you hours of aimless wandering.

This guide breaks down every badge in the game, from the straightforward survival milestones to the hidden secret actions that require a bit of creative thinking. Whether you're a new player trying to figure out the Gardening badge or a veteran hunting down the elusive Aliens Revenge tasks, you'll find everything you need right here.

Complete Badge List and Requirements

The badge system in 99 Nights in the Forest has evolved significantly since the game launched. According to the official wiki, the current badge list (updated June 2026) includes categories for survival, combat, crafting, and secret achievements. Each badge rewards Diamonds, which you'll need to purchase campfire upgrades, weapon blueprints, and character skins.

Survival Badges

These are the most straightforward badges — simply stay alive long enough, and they'll unlock automatically. However, "staying alive" is easier said than done when cultists, bears, and environmental hazards are constantly testing your limits.

Pro tip: The "Survive 100 days" badge (Century) is often considered the hardest survival achievement. Community reports suggest that building a reinforced shelter near a water source and stockpiling food by day 20 gives you the best chance. Don't forget to upgrade your campfire — a tier 3 fire keeps predators away more effectively.

Combat Badges

Combat badges require you to actively engage with the game's hostile elements. You'll need to defend your campfire from cultist attacks, hunt aggressive wildlife, and survive ambushes.

The Combat badge specifically requires you to "Defend your campfire from cultists." This typically happens around day 8-12, when the first raid occurs. Make sure you have a weapon crafted before then — a basic spear works, but a bow with arrows is far more effective.

Crafting and Gathering Badges

These badges reward your resource management and crafting skills. They're generally easier than combat badges but require planning.

Gardening is a newer badge added in the June 2026 update. To unlock it, you need to plant and harvest 10 crops. Community reports indicate that berries are the easiest crop to start with — they grow in 3 in-game days and don't require fertilizer.

Secret Badges

Secret badges are where things get interesting. These require specific, often counterintuitive actions that you'd never discover by accident.

How to Get the Humiliation Badge

The Humiliation Badge has become one of the most talked-about secret achievements in the game. As reported by PC Gamer and Sportskeeda, the requirement is simple in theory but painful in practice: you must die from your own bear trap.

Here's exactly how to do it:

1. Craft a bear trap — You'll need 10 wood and 5 iron scraps. Iron scraps can be found in the abandoned mine northeast of the starting area.
2. Place the trap in an open area near your base.
3. Walk directly into it — Yes, you read that right. You need to trigger your own trap.

The tricky part is that bear traps deal significant damage. If your health is too low, you'll die instantly. If it's too high, you might survive. The sweet spot is around 30-40 health remaining. Community reports suggest that starving yourself down to low health before stepping on the trap makes the process more reliable.

Important: Set up a private game before attempting this. In multiplayer, another player could steal your trap or interfere with the process.

Aliens Revenge Badge Tasks

The Aliens Revenge badge is the newest secret achievement, added in the June 2026 update. It's a multi-stage quest that involves interacting with the game's mysterious alien crash site.

Based on player reports and the official badges guide, here are the tasks required:

The Alien Queen is no joke — she has 500 HP and deals 25 damage per hit. You'll want a full set of iron armor and a crossbow with at least 30 bolts before attempting this fight.

Diamond Rewards and What to Buy

Every badge you earn gives you Diamonds, and you'll want to spend them wisely. Here's what the community considers the best purchases:

Pro tip: Prioritize the campfire upgrades. A tier 3 campfire not only keeps predators away but also reduces the frequency of cultist raids by 40%, according to player data.

Tips for Efficient Badge Hunting

Based on the collective experience of the community, here are strategies to maximize your badge-earning efficiency:

Early Game (Days 1-10)

• Focus on Gatherer and Stone Collector first — they require minimal effort and give you resources for later badges
• Build a basic shelter immediately to unlock Architect
• Craft a stone axe and stone pickaxe for Crafter

Mid Game (Days 11-30)

• Start hunting cultists for Cultist Hunter and Combat Master
• Plant a garden for the Gardening badge
• Attempt the Humiliation badge in a private server

Late Game (Days 31+)

• Tackle the Aliens Revenge quest line
• Work toward Century (survive 100 days)
• Farm remaining combat badges

Frequently Asked Questions