Taming lets you keep animals as companions in 99 Nights in the Forest: wolves that fight for you, a bear that tanks, a bunny you can pet. It needs a Taming Flute, the right food in the right amount, and a few repeated attempts. This guide lists what each tameable animal needs, which flute tier is required, how many pets you can keep and which classes change that. The data comes from the 99 Nights in the Forest Wiki entries stored in the site database.
The flute itself has its own page at Taming Flute, and the badges tied to taming are covered in the badges guide. This guide covers the animals.
How taming works
- 1Equip a Taming Flute and play it near the animal. A bar system starts, and you have to fill the light green bar. The stronger the animal, the smaller that bar is, so a Bunny is much easier than a Bear.
- 2When the bar is complete, give the animal its food. That pacifies it.
- 3If the animal needs more taming, use the flute and feed it again. Repeat until it shows all happy faces (hearts) above its head.
- 4The number of hearts depends on the animal. A Wolf needs 3, an Alpha Wolf needs 4, a Boar and a Bee need 2.
Your flute levels up as you tame animals and as you heal tamed animals by feeding them the food they were tamed with. The flute plays the notes C, D, G and A.
Animals you can tame
| Animal | Food required | Flute tier | Type and stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick | 1 carrot | Not listed | Passive |
| Bunny | 1 carrot | Any | Passive, 50 HP |
| Kiwi | 1 berry | Not listed | Passive |
| Boar | 1 corn, 1 morsel (2 hearts) | Not listed | Hostile, 125 HP, Jungle |
| Frogs | 2 mackerel (green frogs only) | Old or better | Hostile, 70 HP, poison bite for 5 |
| Scorpion | 2 steak, 2 morsel | Not listed | Hostile, 50 HP, 20 damage |
| Wolf | 3 steak, 3 morsel (3 hearts) | Old or better | Hostile, 75 HP, 20 damage |
| Arctic Fox | 3 steak, 3 chili | Not listed | Hostile, 80 HP, 12 damage |
| Bee | 2 honeycomb (2 hearts) | Old or better | Neutral, Bee Biome |
| Alpha Wolf | 4 steak, 4 mackerel, 4 salmon (4 hearts) | Good or better | Hostile, 125 HP, 25 damage |
| Bear | 5 steak, 5 pumpkin, 5 salmon | Strong (see note) | Hostile, 350 HP, 40 damage |
| Polar Bear | 5 rib, 5 stew, 5 swordfish | Strong (see note) | Hostile, 500 HP, 50 damage |
| Mammoth | 10 pumpkin, 5 cake | Strong or better | Neutral, 800 HP, 30 damage |
| Hellephant | 10 pumpkin, 5 cake | Strong or better | Hostile, 800 HP, 30 damage |
"Not listed" means the animal's entry gives the food but no flute tier. The Old, Good and Strong tiers are the ones named in the entries. For Bear and Polar Bear, the Husbandry badge entry says a strong flute is needed for powerful animals like the Bear, Mammoth and Hellephant, so treat the Strong tier as the safe choice for any animal with more than 300 HP.
Corrupted and special variants
- Corrupted Wolf and Corrupted Alpha Wolf appear in the Forest on Hard Mode and in the Rift. They use the same food as their normal versions (3 and 4 hearts) and the same flute tiers.
- Mossy Mammoth lives in the Jungle Biome, which needs a Level 4 or higher campfire, and requires a Strong flute or better. It uses the same 10 pumpkins and 5 cakes.
- Bee lives in the Bee Biome, which needs a Level 2 or higher campfire. The Beekeeper sells honeycomb for 10 pollen, and bees drop it too.
Flute tiers and how to get one
The Taming Flute is available from the Abandoned Animal Shelter, from a Bunny (chick egg), from the Zookeeper and Beastmaster classes, and from the Tool Trader. It can be upgraded at the Upgrade Station, which handles Taming Flutes on its left side and Fishing Rods on its right. The entry for that building is tagged as removed, so check in game whether it still exists on your version. A separate note in the flute entry places the upgrade building around Campfire level 4. The campfire page lists the level requirements.
| Class | Cost | Starting flute | Pet limit and perks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zookeeper | 70 Diamonds | Old Taming Flute | Whistle levels faster; 3 tamed animals regardless of flute level; feeding restores more health; 1 fewer step to tame |
| Beastmaster | 400 Diamonds | Good Taming Flute | Up to 5 pets; summons tamed wolves with 3 steak; wolves run faster; first wolf is an alpha |
Without a class, you are limited to two tamed animals. Zookeeper lifts that to three, and Beastmaster to five.
Where to find them
| Animal | Where it is listed |
|---|---|
| Wolf | The Forest, Snow Biome and Volcanic Biome at night, Locked Caves, cabins |
| Bear | Cultist Hunter Camp, Locked Caves |
| Polar Bear | Snow Biome, Polar Bear Cave |
| Boar | The Jungle |
| Frogs | Ponds, Frog Cave, the Forest, Jungle Biome |
| Mossy Mammoth | Jungle Biome, with a Level 4 or higher campfire |
| Bee | Bee Biome, with a Level 2 or higher campfire |
Taming an animal means you no longer kill it for loot. Wolves drop Wolf Pelts and Alpha Wolves drop Alpha Wolf Pelts, while Bears drop keys, so taming trades loot for a fighting companion. Decide which matters more before you spend the food.
Which animal to tame first
- 1Bunny: one carrot and the lowest difficulty, and it also qualifies for the Taming badge.
- 2Wolf: 3 steak and 3 morsel, and the wolves defend the camp. It is the cheapest fighter.
- 3Alpha Wolf: a higher-HP version for 12 food items, worth it once you have a Good flute.
- 4Bear or Polar Bear: 15 food items each and 350 to 500 HP. These need a Strong flute.
- 5Mammoth or Hellephant: the largest animals (800 HP) and the most food, so take them last.
Taming a Bear, Mammoth or Hellephant with a strong flute earns the Husbandry badge. Taming a Bunny, Wolf or Alpha Wolf will not.
Feeding costs by animal
Total items needed to tame each animal once, from the table above:
| Animal | Total food items |
|---|---|
| Chick, Bunny, Kiwi | 1 |
| Boar | 2 |
| Frogs, Bee | 2 |
| Scorpion | 4 |
| Wolf, Arctic Fox | 6 |
| Alpha Wolf | 12 |
| Bear, Polar Bear | 15 |
| Mammoth, Hellephant | 15 |
Fish, steak and pumpkins are the main costs. The fishing guide covers mackerel, salmon and swordfish.
Common mistakes
- Trying to tame a Bear or Mammoth with an Old flute.
- Wasting food on an animal that is not yet pacified. Fill the bar first.
- Forgetting the two-pet limit when you want a wolf pack. Zookeeper or Beastmaster is needed for more.
- Expecting the Husbandry badge from a Wolf. Only powerful animals count.
- Feeding the wrong fish. Wolves need morsel, Alpha Wolves need salmon and mackerel.
- Heading to the Bee or Jungle Biome before the campfire reaches the required level.
FAQ
How many animals can I tame in 99 Nights in the Forest?
Two without a class. Zookeeper allows three regardless of flute level, and Beastmaster allows up to five.
What do I feed a wolf to tame it?
3 steak and 3 morsel, with an Old Taming Flute or better.
How do I tame an Alpha Wolf?
4 steak, 4 mackerel and 4 salmon, with a Good Taming Flute or better.
Which flute do I need for a bear?
The Husbandry badge entry says a strong flute is needed for powerful animals like the Bear. A Bear takes 5 steak, 5 pumpkin and 5 salmon.
Can I tame a Mammoth?
Yes. It needs 10 pumpkin and 5 cake and a Strong flute or better. The Mossy Mammoth is in the Jungle Biome.
