Raygun
Weapons in 99 Nights in the Forest
About
The Raygun is a Ranged Weapon in 99 Nights in the Forest.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Weapons
- Obtained from
- The Raygun has a chance of appearing in a Broken UFO. If it does not spawn, it is found within the ship's interior. Additionally, players who have the Alien Class equipped will spawn with one at the start of the game.
Raygun — In-Depth Analysis
The Raygun is a ranged weapon with a hefty 1,015 damage per shot, and the ranged part is what makes it special. Being able to hit threats from a distance means you can soften enemies before they reach you, defend the deer without taking melee retaliation, and deal with airborne or fast-moving foes that are awkward to fight up close. For a sci-fi oddity, it slots neatly into a survival loadout.
Sourcing one is tied to the Broken UFO. The Raygun has a chance to appear out in the open around the crashed UFO, and if it doesn't spawn there, it's tucked away inside the ship's interior, so it pays to explore the wreck thoroughly. There's also a shortcut: players running the Alien Class start every game already holding one, turning a luck-based find into a guaranteed opener.
Is it worth grabbing? Definitely, ranged options are precious in a game full of close-quarters danger, and 1,015 damage is solid hitting power. Loot the UFO whenever you find it, and if you favor the Alien Class you'll never have to hunt for one, giving you an early-game edge from the first night.