
Laser Cannon
Weapons in 99 Nights in the Forest
About
The Laser Cannon is a high-damaging, rare, ranged weapon capable of dealing ranged area damage, along with good crowd control.
Laser Cannon — In-Depth Analysis
The Laser Cannon is a top-tier ranged weapon and one of the hardest hitters you can carry, listing roughly 7,087 damage per shot. Beyond raw power it deals ranged area damage with good crowd control, so instead of picking off one enemy at a time you can blast clustered mobs and clear a nighttime swarm before it reaches your Campfire. That AoE profile is what makes it special — few weapons let you delete groups at distance.
Sourcing is varied but all endgame-flavored. It drops from Broken UFOs and Mothership UFOs and from Alien Chests, and several events feed it too: Trick-or-Treating during the 2025 Halloween event could hand it over as a bonus Treat from an Alien, and the Christmas update offers it via elf-opened presents, rescued elves, and the golden present. The Cyborg Class also spawns with one in inventory, which is the most reliable guaranteed route.
Is it worth grabbing? Without question. With ~7,087 damage plus area effect, it trivializes both single bosses and packed waves, and ranged reach keeps you safe while doing it. If you find one or run Cyborg, make it your primary weapon and prioritize keeping it fed for the rest of the run.