The Bat Cave update in 99 Nights in the Forest added an entirely new underground area alongside a new monster entity and a full set of permanent Blessings. Although the cave looks simple at first, it is filled with tunnels, crystal nodes, locked exits, and dangerous encounters. Exploring the Bat Cave is now an essential part of 99 Nights in the Forest Lore. So, to help you clear the Bat Cave, here's a complete guide on how to explore the Bat Cave efficiently and unlock all of its Blessings.
How to Find Bat Cave in 99 Nights in the Forest
You can find the Bat Cave as soon as your run begins on Day 1. The cave always spawns somewhere to the east of your campfire, though the exact position changes each round. You can locate it easily using the map, where the cave entrance is marked with a large cave icon and a yellow exclamation mark.
This icon represents the main cavern, which is the only entrance that leads directly to the Bat itself. There are three additional, smaller caves scattered across the forest. These appear as tiny cave icons on the map and remain locked behind stone barriers. To access them, you first need TNT, which you can get from inside the main Bat Cave.
How to Clear the Cave in 99 Nights in the Forest
Before entering the Bat Cave, you need to carry some items. You need to bring a Flashlight to get visibility inside the cave and charge the crystal nodes scattered throughout the tunnels. Charging these crystal lights up the mine and reduces the chances of being ambushed by cultists.
You should also carry stew to maintain your hunger bar, and at least one powerful weapon, such as the Chainsaw, Strong Axe, Spear, or Shotgun, to handle the tougher green-cloaked cultists inside. A few bandages or a med kit make the run safer, especially if you have teammates.
You will encounter waves of new green cultists from the moment you enter the cave, which are much stronger than the red variants outside the cave. Once you defeat them, the tunnels expand into crystal rooms, side chambers, and deep shafts.
The Bat appears from the first chamber and attacks with powerful sonic bursts. You can check out our guide on to deal with the Bat easily. Aside from the green cultists, you will eventually face a new armored cultist variant wearing a cape and wielding a massive axe. Once you reach a statue room containing TNT, you can blast open the small cave exits on the map.
Bat Cave Rewards
The Bat Cave does not contain traditional loot chests, and there are no weapons or gear drops inside most tunnels. Instead, its primary rewards are the Blessings found at the statue chambers. Each statue represents one of the game’s four entities: the Deer, Owl, Ram, and Bat.
In addition to Blessings, completing the Bat Cave allows you to access its TNT, unlock smaller cave exits, and obtain Purple Fur Tuft from the Bat’s lair, which is used for certain storyline quests and crafting. Some versions of the event also include a guaranteed Legendary Chest near the deeper cave entrances once the Bat encounter concludes.
All the Blessings in 99 Nights in the Forest
There are eight total Blessings across the Bat Cave’s statue chambers, split into two tiers for each entity. Each blessing corresponds to passive buffs that remain active throughout your run.
- The Deer Blessings extend the day while shortening the night, which makes surface exploration significantly easier.
- The Owl Blessings reduce rain frequency, preventing storms that interfere with visibility.
- The Ram Blessings lower the chance of lightning strikes, decreasing random environmental danger.
- The Bat Blessings reduce hunger drain, making long cavern runs and surface exploration far more manageable.
Every statue room contains two options, but you can only choose one per room, so pick whichever buff aligns best with your current progression. For more details regarding blessings, check out our guide on all Bat Cave Blessings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Bat Cave always spawns somewhere east of your campfire on Day 1. It is marked on the map with a large cave icon and a yellow exclamation mark.
No. The Bat cannot be killed, and there is no health bar associated with it. You can only avoid its sonic attacks by taking cover or shining a flashlight at it.
For early exploration, the Deer Blessing is extremely helpful for extending daytime. Later in the run, the Bat Blessing becomes valuable since it slows hunger drain during long cave expeditions.
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