How To Survive the Deer in 99 Nights in the Forest

In this extensive guide, we’ll explore how you survive your encounters with the Deer in 99 Nights in the Forest.

Don't stray too far from your camp at night (Source: Roblox Corporation) — Don’t stray too far from your camp at night (Source: Roblox Corporation)

The Deer in 99 Nights in the Forest is the worst nightmare for many players. It’s a mysterious monster enemy that only appears during nighttime. And, if you’re not careful, it can kill you with just a couple of hits. This powerful enemy seems to have been inspired by the Wendigo myths, and its appearance is surely creepy.

If you’re a new player and don’t know how to tackle the Deer, the following guide should help you out.

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What Is the Deer in 99 Nights in the Forest?

The Deer appears at night (Source: Roblox Corporation)

The Deer is a mystical monster in the game. It only appears during nighttime and seems to have an alliance with the cultists. In one cutscene, you can even see the cultists worshipping this creature. During the night, the cultists are often accompanied by the monster, which also supports the idea that they are working together. One strike from the Deer can drain 25% of your health, and the following strike can kill you if you don’t heal immediately after the first attack.

Thankfully, its loud footsteps mean that you’ll probably hear the Deer approaching before you see it. However, keep in mind that there’s nothing you can do to deal damage to this specific monster.

Avoiding the Deer in 99 Nights in the Forest

Since you cannot kill or damage the Deer, the next best thing you can do is to avoid it entirely. Here are a few tips for that.

Stay close to the campfire: If your campfire is lit, make sure you remain close by. The Deer is afraid of fire and won’t be able to harm you if you stay as close to the fire as you can. You can still chop trees and collect food, but never stray too far from the fire while doing so.

Carry a flashlight with you: If you have no choice but to travel away from the campfire, make sure you have a flashlight in your possession. When the Deer appears, shine the light from your flashlight towards the creature. This will cause the monster to flinch and then run away.

Take refuge inside a building: If you don’t have a flashlight and need to seek emergency refuge from the Deer, entering a building can work. The Deer won’t be able to follow you inside, and you can stay here in relative safety until the night is over.

Run away: As soon as you hear or see the Deer approaching, you can also choose to sprint away. The monster is quite slow and won’t be able to catch up to you if you use the sprint button on the screen’s right-hand side. However, sprinting depletes your Energy quickly. So make sure you refill your Energy by consuming food after the chase ends.

FAQs

How Can I Kill the Deer?

The Deer is invulnerable to your attacks, regardless of the type of weapons you use on it. So, there isn’t any way for you to kill the enemy once and for all.

What Are the Deer’s Weaknesses?

The Deer is afraid of strong sources of light and heat. So, your campfire is a safe spot where the monster simply can’t get to you. Out in the wilderness, the strong light from your flashlight also seems to scare the fiend away.