Best Class for 200 Gems in 99 Nights in the Forest
Short answer
Fire Bandit (200) is the best 200-gem combat class; Blacksmith (200) is the best long-run pick. If you want pure value rather than a specialist, buy Alien (100) + Lumberjack (70) for 170 and keep 30 — that duo covers night vision, ranged damage, wood and building. Do not spend 200 on Nightcrawler or Poison Master unless you specifically want their niche.
- Combat: Fire Bandit (200) — Infernal Crossbow + Wildfire potion.
- Long runs: Blacksmith (200) — craft one bench tier higher.
- Best value: Alien (100) + Lumberjack (70) = 170.
- Skip: Nightcrawler / Poison Master unless you want the niche.
What 200 Diamonds buys in the current shop
| Class | Cost | Identity | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Bandit | 200 | Fire ranged: Infernal Crossbow + Wildfire potion | Best combat |
| Blacksmith | 200 | Crafting: next bench tier, up to tier 4 | Best long-run |
| Poison Master | 200 | Poison armour + stronger damage-over-time | Niche, team-friendly |
| Nightcrawler | 200 | Shadow Dagger; speed/vision/damage in the dark; L3 lowers Deer spawn chance near you | Niche solo/stealth |
| Alien | 100 | Raygun + night vision | Best value |
| Lumberjack | 70 | Good Axe; bonus logs and saplings | Best support |
Why Fire Bandit and Blacksmith win
Fire Bandit is the only 200-gem class that gives you a full ranged kit on spawn: an Infernal Crossbow and a Wildfire potion. Its later levels add a chance for other tools to set enemies on fire, then bonus Wildfire drops from chests. That is immediate power, not a long grind.
Blacksmith is the opposite: it is an economy class. You can craft items one bench tier higher (up to tier 4), which means earlier access to better gear for you and your team. On a 99-night run, that compounding advantage is worth more than a single weapon.
Both are specialists. If you do not have a wood/income class yet, the Alien + Lumberjack split is still the stronger account purchase.
Fire Bandit vs Blacksmith vs Alien + Lumberjack
| Need | Fire Bandit (200) | Blacksmith (200) | Alien + Lumberjack (170) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate combat | Best | Weak | Strong |
| Night vision | No | No | Yes |
| Crafting speed | No | Best | Medium (wood supply) |
| Team economy | Medium | Best | High |
| Solo value | High | Medium | High |
| Leaves you Diamonds | 0 | 0 | 30 |
The 200-gem value split
If your goal is "strongest account for 200", not "one flashy class", do this:
- Alien (100) — Raygun, night vision, ranged damage.
- Lumberjack (70) — the best wood and building class; every run needs wood.
- Keep 30 — toward a 40-Diamond Medic or a 10-Diamond Camper/Escape Artist backup, or save for a 400/500 class.
If you already own Alien and Lumberjack, then Fire Bandit is the correct 200-gem upgrade. If you already own a combat class and play long team runs, Blacksmith is the correct one.
Sources
- Fandom Wiki — Classes (Fire Bandit, Blacksmith, Poison Master, Nightcrawler costs and perks), checked 26 Oct 2026
- Fandom Wiki — Update Log 19 Sep 2026 (class shop rework, all classes available)
FAQ
What is the best class for 200 gems?
Fire Bandit for combat, Blacksmith for long team runs. For raw value, Alien (100) + Lumberjack (70) is stronger than either single 200-gem class.
Is Fire Bandit worth 200 gems?
Yes, if you want immediate ranged damage. It spawns with an Infernal Crossbow and a Wildfire potion, and its later levels add fire synergy.
Is Blacksmith worth 200 gems?
Yes, for long runs and teams. Crafting one bench tier higher compounds over 99 nights, but it does not help you fight early.
Can I buy two classes with 200 gems?
Yes. Alien (100) + Lumberjack (70) costs 170 and leaves 30. That is the best two-class split under 200.