The Crossbow is a powerful ranged weapon in 99 Nights in the Forest, classified as an end-game item. Let’s learn more.

99 Nights in the Forest is a survival horror game developed by Grandma’s Favorite Games. In the game, players must survive 99 days (and nights) in a dangerous, monster-infested forest. To help you survive, you can use various weapons. One of the games is the Crossbow. It is classified as an end-game item. Let’s learn more.
What Is the Crossbow in 99 Nights in the Forest?
The Crossbow is a powerful ranged weapon ideal for dealing with distant or multiple enemies like cultists and wolves. It deals 15 damage per shot, has a decent fire rate, and is especially effective against the Crossbow Cultists.
Unlike basic melee tools like the Old Axe or Spear, the Crossbow provides long-range capabilities, making it a high-priority loot for late-game survival.
How To Get the Crossbow in 99 Nights in the Forest

The Crossbow is primarily obtained as a drop from enemies rather than through crafting or through random chests in the Volcano biome. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Progress to Mid-to-Late Game: You’ll need to survive at least 20-30 nights to encounter stronger cultist raids reliably. Choose a class like Scavenger or Pyromaniac for better resource gathering and combat prep.
- Trigger Cultist Raids: Cultists attack your campfire every 3-4 days (roughly every 20 minutes in-game). After the first raid (which only features basic melee cultists with Old Axes), subsequent raids introduce stronger variants, including Crossbow Cultists. These raids spawn near your campfire at night.
- Defeat the Crossbow Cultist: During later raids, target the Crossbow Cultist specifically. They appear as hooded figures with a crossbow, dealing 15 ranged damage, but are weak in melee. Upon defeat, they drop the Crossbow (guaranteed) and a Cultist Gem (for crafting Gems of the Forest).
- Alternative: Explore the Volcano Biome: In the new Volcano update, head to the biome (unlocked after ~Day 50 or via exploration). Defeat cultists there or open post-battle chests for a chance to get the Crossbow.
FAQs
What Makes the Crossbow Special in the Game?
The Crossbow is a powerful ranged weapon dealing 15 damage per shot, ideal for fighting distant enemies like Crossbow Cultists and wolves. It’s an end-game weapon.
How Do I Get the Crossbow?
- Primary Method: Defeat a Crossbow Cultist during campfire raids (every 3-4 days, starting mid-game) or in cultist strongholds. They drop the Crossbow guaranteed upon death.
- Alternative Method: Explore the Volcano biome (unlocked ~Day 50) and defeat cultists or open post-battle chests for a chance at the Crossbow.
When Do Crossbow Cultists Appear?
They spawn during later cultist raids (after surviving ~20-30 nights) or in cultist-controlled areas like strongholds.
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