Localization setting

In 99 Nights in the Forest, diamonds are your golden ticket to premium classes, top-tier gear, and bragging rights. The problem? They're slow to earn if you don't know what you're doing.

This guide is my go-to diamond farming route, tested after multiple runs and backed by community findings. You'll get step-by-step instructions so you can start stacking diamonds fast.

What Diamonds Are Used For

Diamonds are the premium currency in 99 Nights in the Forest.
You'll need them for:

• Unlocking premium classes (Cyborg, Assassin, etc.)
• Buying rare upgrades
• Skipping certain grindy requirements

Key Fact:
The fastest way to farm them is Cultist Stronghold speed runs, but there are also passive ways to stack them over time.

Main Farming Method – Cultist Stronghold Speed Runs

This is hands-down the best diamond per hour ratio in the game.

Why This Works

• Each Cultist Stronghold run gives a Diamond Chest → 5 Diamonds.
• A well-coordinated team can clear it in 20–25 minutes.
• That's 12–15 Diamonds/hour if you keep momentum.

Step-by-Step Run Plan

Step 1 – Get Your Team Ready

1. Ideal team: 3–4 players.
2. Include at least one Alien class → infinite ammo saves huge time.
3. Voice comms help—call out enemy positions and skips.

Step 2 – Stock Up Before Entering

• Food: Cooked meat/mushrooms for quick healing.
• Healing items: Bandages or medkits—don't rely only on food regen.
• Ammo: Everyone except Alien needs full stacks.

Step 3 – Execute the Speed Run

1. Sprint past trash mobs—kill only what's blocking the path.
2. Take shortcut routes where possible.
3. Save ultimates for the Cultist High Priest boss.
4. Avoid his AoE—bait attacks, then punish.

Step 4 – Cash Out and Repeat

• After looting the Diamond Chest, immediately restart the mission.
• With no breaks, you can fit 3 runs/hour.

If you want to skip the grind and get your upgrades faster, you can always buy 99 Nights in the Forest Diamonds from a trusted marketplace for instant progress.

Cultist Stronghold Quick Reference

Secondary Diamond Sources (Passive Gains)

These won't match Stronghold runs but are good side grinds.

My Recommended Daily Diamond Loop

1. Run Cultist Stronghold 2–3 times with a fast team (main income).
2. During downtime, finish quick achievements or hunt badges.
3. Kill cultists during raids if they show up while you're prepping.
4. Loot every Gold/Legendary Chest you pass in free roam.

Extra Player Tips

• Alien class = MVP for ammo efficiency and speed.
• Don't over-prepare—every minute spent in the lobby is lost farming time.
• Shortcut knowledge saves runs—learn every path inside Stronghold.
• Balance grind with fun—swap to passive farming if you're burning out.

Cultist Stronghold – Full Drop Table

Note: This table is compiled from in-game runs and community data (Fandom wiki + Discord farming groups). Minor variations can happen due to RNG and future patches.

1. Regular Mobs

2. Elite Units

3. Boss – Cultist High Priest

4. Chests Inside Stronghold

Farming Efficiency Tips with Drop Table in Mind

1. Skip all Wooden Chests — not worth slowing down for 10 coins.
2. Open Gold Chests only if they're on the main route — don't backtrack.
3. Always loot the Boss Diamond Chest — that's your payday.
4. Ignore non-blocking mobs unless you need healing/ammo drops.
5. If a Cultist Gem drops — grab it, since it's used in crafting high-value gear.

Cultist Stronghold – Drop Table

1. Regular Enemies

2. Elites

3. Boss – Cultist High Priest

4. Chests Inside Stronghold

Efficiency Tips with the Table

1. Skip wooden chests—not worth the detour.
2. Only grab gold chests if they're on your main path—don't slow the run.
3. Always loot the boss's diamond chest—this is your main payday.
4. Ignore mobs that aren't blocking you, unless you need their ammo/healing drops.
5. Pick up Cultist Gems when they drop—they're useful for crafting high-value gear.

Recap

If you want diamonds fast in 99 Nights in the Forest:

1. Main grind: Cultist Stronghold speed runs → 12–15 Diamonds/hour.
2. Supplement: Achievements, chests, cultist raids, badges.
3. Teamwork beats solo—grab an Alien friend and skip unnecessary fights.

With this loop, you can realistically stack 50+ Diamonds in a few sessions, unlocking premium classes much faster than casual play.