The secret to dominating the 99 Nights in the Forest Christmas event isn’t raw survival skill—it’s how efficiently you rescue elves. Candy Canes are limited, time-sensitive, and tied directly to how smart your farming route is. With the right setup, you can turn what feels like a slow holiday grind into a steady, high-reward rescue operation.
This fast-track guide breaks down exactly how to farm Candy Canes efficiently, from the tools you should buy first to the smartest daily routine and the single upgrade that accelerates everything.
π Candy Canes Explained: The Heart of the Christmas Event
Candy Canes aren’t just another collectible—they’re the exclusive event currency used only at the Christmas Elf Shop in the lobby.
Here’s what matters:
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❌ You can’t earn Candy Canes from enemies or loot crates
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✅ Candy Canes only come from rescuing stranded Christmas elves
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π Each rescued elf drops a Christmas Gift Box
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π¦ Gift Boxes typically contain 2–5 Candy Canes, plus survival items
If you want every reward before the event ends, elf rescues are non-negotiable.
π ️ Prep First: Your Candy Cane Farming Toolkit
Before you start rescuing elves, you’ll need the right tools. All rescue gear is purchased using Mossy Coins from the Santa Sack near your campfire or the Missing Children Board.
Essential Tools & Smart Buy Order
| Tool | Cost (Mossy Coins) | Used For | Efficiency Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladder | 15 | Tree elves | Buy first — cheap and extremely common |
| Shovel | 20 | Buried snow elves | Easy to miss, easy rewards |
| Ice Skates | 20 | Frozen lake elves | Permanent unlock, essential for winter zones |
| Sled | 25 | Faster travel | Helpful but optional |
π‘ Mossy Coin Farming Tip
Farm Mossy Coins before you hunt elves:
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Rooftops
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Caves & shelters
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Crashed vehicles
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Cultist drops
Aim for 50–60 Mossy Coins in one run so you can buy everything you need up front.
πΊ️ Best Elf Farming Spots & Daily Route Strategy
Elves don’t have fixed markers, but they spawn in predictable locations. When you see the message “Elves have appeared around the map”, it’s go time.
Where to Look First
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π² Near camps & landmarks → Tree elves (use Ladder)
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❄️ Frozen lakes (often NW areas) → Ice Skates required
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πͺ¨ Cave entrances & rocky terrain → Snow mounds hide buried elves
π How to Maximize Candy Canes Per Session
Follow this routine to squeeze out every possible rescue:
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Farm Mossy Coins first (50–60 minimum)
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Carry multiple tools at once (Ladder + Shovel + Ice Skates)
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Create a farming loop
Camp → frozen lake → caves → landmarks → back to camp -
Server hop after clearing visible elves to reset spawns
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Abuse the winter biome bonus
Freezing damage is disabled during the event—explore aggressively
⭐ The #1 Upgrade You Should Buy First: Santa’s Helper Class
If you buy one thing early, make it this.
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π Santa’s Helper Class
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π° Cost: 30 Candy Canes
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π Effect: Increases Candy Canes earned per rescue
This class is a massive efficiency multiplier. It’s temporary and disappears after the event, but buying it early dramatically speeds up everything else you want to unlock.
π️ Smart Spending: Candy Cane Priority List
Candy Canes expire when the event ends (December 28), so spending order matters.
Best Value Purchase Order
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Santa’s Helper Class (30 Canes) – mandatory first buy
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Permanent Pet Cosmetics
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Christmas Bunny (150 Canes)
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Christmas Wolf (350 Canes)
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Elf Scanner (30 Canes) – shows elf locations on the map
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Furniture & Cosmetics
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Festive Couch (50 Canes)
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Santa’s Mailbox (20 Canes)
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Permanent unlocks should always come before decorative or temporary items.
π Final Thoughts: Farm Smarter, Not Longer
The Christmas event in 99 Nights in the Forest rewards preparation, routing, and smart spending—not endless grinding. With the right tools, the Santa’s Helper class, and a clean farming loop, you can unlock everything without burning out.
One last question:
Do you prefer a combat-heavy rescue style or a stealthy exploration approach when farming elves? That choice can determine whether classes like Brute or Explorer give you better long-term efficiency—and I can tailor advanced routes based on your playstyle.
Happy hunting, and don’t let those elves stay stranded π✨
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