Let’s be real: in 99 Nights in the Forest, you’re going to get hurt. Whether it’s a fall, a bad run-in with the Deer Monster, or something you didn’t even see coming—damage is part of the deal. That’s where bandages come in.
If you want to last all 99 nights, you need to know how to find them, when to use them, and how to not waste them.
🔍 What Do Bandages Actually Do?
Bandages = your second chance.
They’re your main way to heal after taking damage—whether that’s from:
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A monster swipe
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A bad fall
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A risky rescue gone sideways
Keeping your health up matters, especially later in the game. One hit when you’re low can end everything. But if you’ve got a bandage ready, you’ve got a fighting chance.
📍 Where to Find Bandages
They’re not everywhere—but they are out there. Here’s where to look:
🛖 1. Abandoned Cabins & Camps
Check every hut, tent, and forest shack you find. Look:
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On shelves and tables
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Inside open crates or boxes
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Around beds and fire pits
These places sometimes have food or other loot too—so stop by whenever you pass one.
🌤 2. Daytime = Safe-ish Loot Time
Go exploring right after sunrise. That’s your best shot to loot without a monster breathing down your neck.
Hit known supply spots early, before night falls. Bandages are most likely to spawn then.
👶 3. Around Rescue Zones
Sometimes, you’ll find kids near small hidden shelters or old campsites. These spots might have a bandage nearby—perfect if you’re limping back to camp with a child.
It’s risky, but sometimes that one bandage is the difference between saving them… or not making it back.
🌲 4. Random Forest Finds
Once in a while, you’ll stumble across a bandage just sitting out—on a log, stump, or in a wooden box while gathering wood.
Keep your eyes peeled. These are rare but can save your run.
⚠️ Bandage Tips That Could Save You
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Don’t use them right away. If you’re above 50% health, wait. You never know what’s coming.
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If the game lets you store items, do it. Keep a few at your camp if possible.
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Explore with light. Use a torch or flashlight when checking loot spots at dusk. It’s not worth getting jumped.
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Get them early. The deeper into the game you go, the more dangerous it gets—and the harder it is to safely search.
💡 Can You Craft Bandages?
Right now? Nope. You have to find them.
But keep an eye out—future updates might add crafting with cloth, herbs, or sap. If you start seeing strange plants or items with no clear use, don’t ignore them. Could be your clue.
🏁 Final Advice: Use Them Smart, or Die Tired
Bandages are rare. You won’t find one every time you need it. But when you do have one—it matters. That tiny piece of cloth might be the only reason you survive the night, especially when you’re carrying a scared child through pitch-black trees.
So grab them when you see them. Use them wisely. And never, ever go into the forest at night without at least one in your inventory.
Stay warm. Stay sharp.
And keep that fire burning.
