S Combat
Big Game Hunter
A late-run carry pick for players who want to clear threats instead of routing around them.
Class tier list
99 Nights Class Tier List
Start with the tier list when you want the strongest overall classes. Use the planner when team size, risk, and target night matter more than raw ranking.
The 44-class roster was checked July 14, 2026 against the community class reference. Tiers are route-planning recommendations, not official rankings.
Tier S
Tier S classes
S Combat
Cyborg
A premium pick for players who want reliable combat tempo deep into a run.
S Summon
Necromancer
A powerful team pick when summons can soak pressure and help control busy nights.
S Combat
Vampire
A strong solo-leaning pick when you can turn combat into sustain.
Tier A
Tier A classes
A Combat
Assassin
Best for players who prefer fast kills and clean disengages.
A Scout
Ranger
A flexible pick for route control, scouting, and safer map movement.
A Resource
Scavenger
A strong early-run class when resources matter more than fighting power.
A Utility
Blacksmith
A team utility pick when gear stability matters more than raw damage.
A Combat
Pyromaniac
A strong damage pick for players who can control fights around fire pressure.
A Combat
Fire Bandit
A fight-forward class with good value when the team wants to clear camps quickly.
A Combat
Berserker
A high-risk class for players who want to win by forcing fights.
A Utility
Alien
A strong utility option when players can use its special tools well.
Tier B
Tier B classes
B Support
Medic
The safest team pick when a failed revive is the biggest wipe risk.
B Combat
Grenadier
Useful when the group needs burst damage and can avoid wasteful throws.
B Combat
Brawler
A budget combat pick when the plan is to clear threats instead of avoiding them.
B Food
Chef
A team comfort pick when food stability matters more than damage.
B Food
Cook
A simple early safety pick for players still learning food routes.
B Food
Farmer
A stable team food pick when the run is planned around camp control.
B Utility
Gambler
A swingy class for players who accept variance for upside.
B Resource
Lumberjack
A practical resource pick when base setup and fire uptime are the main concern.
B Combat
Poison Master
A damage-over-time class that rewards planned fights.
B Combat
Gunslinger
A readable ranged option for players who want combat without melee risk.
B Food
Feaster
A food-centered pick with better upside when the route already has combat covered.
B Scout
Nightcrawler
A route-control class for players who know when to move and when to stop.
B Utility
Alien Scientist
A utility class for coordinated teams that want a special-tool role instead of raw damage.
Tier C
Tier C classes
C Summon
Beastmaster
A support-style pick with useful help, but less direct impact than top summon classes.
C Scout
Explorer
A beginner-friendly route pick before stronger scouting classes are unlocked.
C Food
Fisherman
A calm food option when the route has time for fishing and safe returns.
C Combat
Hunter
A practical early combat option before premium late-game classes are affordable.
C Utility
Snowman
A niche utility pick that is safer than it is fast.
C Support
Support
A readable team helper before Medic and stronger utility classes are available.
C Combat
Undead
A flavorful combat pick with upside, but less consistent than top sustain classes.
C Summon
Zookeeper
A support summon pick for teams that want help without taking maximum combat risk.
Tier D
Tier D classes
D Base
Base Defender
Useful for learning camp safety, but most players should upgrade once better roles open.
D Combat
Brute
A direct combat starter that gets replaced by stronger fight classes quickly.
D Base
Camper
A starter baseline for new players, not a long-run recommendation once unlocks are available.
D Utility
Decorator
A retired furniture class retained here for reference after its perks moved to the Decorator gamepass.
Tier Event
Limited and event classes
Event Utility
Engineer
A strong utility class when available, but not a dependable unlock for every player.
Event Scout
Bunny
A limited route pick with fun movement value when the class is available.
Event Resource
Egg Hunter
A limited resource pick that is more collectible than core meta.
Event Support
Gifting Elf
A limited support class that can help groups when event access is available.
Event Support
Witch
A limited area-damage and healing class that is especially useful in coordinated hard-mode teams.
Event Resource
Santa's Helper
A seasonal economy class built around cheaper Santa Sack items and extra Candy Cane rewards.
Event Resource
Trick or Treater
A seasonal farming class that improves candy gains and treat odds during the Halloween event.