The Deer is Hurt update in 99 Nights in the Forest adds a new storyline where the forest’s most feared entity gets attacked by an unknown winged monster. Once the update begins, you see a cutscene that shows the Deer collapsing near the campfire with severe injuries. Healing the Deer not only completes the event, but the Deer also defends your campfire from cultists and hostile wildlife. But this is not a simple quest and requires various resources to complete. So, here's a complete guide to help you save the Deer in 99 Nights.
How to Save the Deer in 99 Nights in the Forest
Saving the Deer begins immediately after the initial cutscene. As you walk east from your campfire, you will find the creature lying on the ground. Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can save the Deer:
1. Find the Injured Deer
After the opening cutscene, head east from your campfire. In a clearing, you’ll see the Deer collapsed on the ground with a broken leg and missing antlers.
2. Heal the Deer
The first task is to heal these wounds using medkits and bandages. Two healing items are required overall. A Medkit will fix the leg injury, and a bandage will fix the broken antler. If you or a friend in the team can start as a Medic class then this step will be even quicker. Once both are applied, the Deer enters a recovery phase where it gradually regains its strength.
3. Feed the Deer
After it has healed from the injuries, the Deer has to regain its strength by eating. You can feed it various items like the following:
- Meat
- Carrots
- Soup
- Other cooked foods
If you want to finish it quickly, you will need around 15-20 pieces of meat to complete the feeding stage. Rabbits are an easy target, and even fishing will have you stock up on food pretty fast.
4. Protect the Deer From Attacks
After being fed, you'll enter a phase during which the Deer will periodically be attacked by Wolves, Alpha Wolves, and other hostile creatures. Defeat any enemies that approach. If the Deer dies, you will have to restart the rescue.
5. Give the Deer Purple Fur Tuft
Once fully healed, interact with the Deer and give it the Purple Fur Tuft. This triggers the final part of the quest. The Deer will sniff the tuft and begin tracking the mysterious creature. You need to follow it into the forest to reach the hidden cave.
Inside the cave, a cutscene will play showing the Deer confronting the winged monster. Once the Deer beats it and leaves, you can enter the cave. There, you can open a chest inside the cavern to claim your reward.
Best Ways to Save the Deer
Saving the Deer becomes easier if you know what to do and when to do. Before interacting with the injured animal, it is best to gather medical items, food, and reliable weapons in advance. Carrying at least two medkits, several bandages, and a full stack of meat ensures you can complete the entire questline without returning to camp.
Recovering the Deer is best done during the daytime since at night there's increased risks of ambushes from the Owl, Ram, and other hostile creatures. Upgrading your base early in the run also greatly improves your survival speed because longer daytime windows allow you to search for food and healing items more comfortably.
Completing tasks such as the Kid’s Quest in 99 Nights increases daytime length, which makes moving around safer and reduces the chances of being attacked while carrying supplies. Once the recovery phase begins, it is best to stay close to the Deer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The quest starts automatically when the update is active. A cutscene plays the moment you load into the game, showing the Deer being attacked and collapsing near the campfire.
The Purple Fur Tuft allows the Deer to track the winged creature that injured it. Once given, the Deer will lead you to a hidden cave containing the final cutscene and a reward chest. You can also use it as fire fuel.
The Deer is located east of your starting campfire. In a small clearing, you will find it lying down in a near-dead state.
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