Best Class for 100 Gems in 99 Nights in the Forest
Short answer
Alien (100 Diamonds) is the best 100-gem class for most players. It starts with a Raygun and has excellent night vision, which solves the two biggest early problems: seeing at night and damaging things from range. If you prefer melee, take Brawler; if you play solo and die a lot, take Berserker.
- Best overall: Alien (100).
- Best melee/tank: Brawler (100).
- Best solo safety: Berserker (100) — one free auto-revive.
- Best value alternative: Lumberjack (70) + Camper (10), keep 20.
What 100 Diamonds actually buys
The 100-Diamond tier is the first "real" upgrade. You are choosing between Alien, Brawler, Berserker, Grenadier, Undead and Snowman. Each has a clear identity, and none of them is a farming class — that is what Lumberjack (70) is for.
Since the 19 September 2026 class-shop rework, every class is available at all times. You do not need to wait for a stock rotation; you only need to wait for a daily discount if you want to save 10–20%.
The three picks that matter
| Class | Cost | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alien | 100 | Raygun; excellent night visibility; alien tech recharges faster at L2 | Most players — range + vision |
| Brawler | 100 | Leather body armour; melee-focused combat bonuses | Melee players who can close distance |
| Berserker | 100 | Medkit; auto-revive once with low HP/hunger after first death | Solo players who want a mistake buffer |
Grenadier (100) is a fun explosive pick for cave clearing, but it is a specialist. Undead (100) scales every time you are revived, which is a team-run class. Snowman (100) is crowd control and novelty. None of those is the best first 100-gem purchase.
Alien vs Brawler vs Berserker
| Question | Alien | Brawler | Berserker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranged damage | Yes (Raygun) | No | No |
| Night vision | Excellent | No | No |
| Survivability | Medium | High (armour) | High (auto-revive) |
| Solo-friendly | Yes | Medium | Yes |
| Team value | High | High | Medium |
| Best first buy? | Yes | If you love melee | If you keep dying |
The Alien does have a downside: sprinting slows while alien tech is overheating. Manage the heat and it is the cleanest 100-gem class in the game.
The better-than-one-class budget split
If you only have 100, one class is fine. If you have a little more, this split beats a single 200-gem purchase:
| Purchase | Cost | Total | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alien + Camper | 100 + 10 | 110 | Range, night vision and a cheap backup |
| Alien + Lumberjack | 100 + 70 | 170 | Adds the best wood/building class in the game |
| Lumberjack + Ranger | 70 + 70 | 140 | Wood + a gun; no Alien needed |
| Alien alone | 100 | 100 | Best single-class start |
If you are saving for a 200-gem class, read best class for 200 gems before you spend.
Sources
- Fandom Wiki — Classes (Alien, Brawler, Berserker, Grenadier, Undead, Snowman costs and perks), checked 26 Oct 2026
- Fandom Wiki — Update Log 19 Sep 2026 (class shop rework, all classes available, daily discounts)
FAQ
What is the best class for 100 gems?
Alien. It gives a Raygun and excellent night vision for exactly 100 Diamonds, which covers ranged damage and visibility in one purchase.
Is Brawler better than Alien?
Only if you prefer melee. Brawler has better raw survivability, but Alien gives range and night vision, which are more useful for most early runs.
Is Berserker worth 100 gems?
Yes, for solo players. Its auto-revive is a real safety net, but it does not help you see at night or fight at range.
Can I buy two classes with 100 gems?
Yes. Lumberjack (70) plus Camper (10) costs 80 and leaves 20 spare. That duo is better for base-building than a single 100-gem combat class.