The Snowman class in 99 Nights in the Forest is a ranged-focused option built around consistency and resource freedom. Instead of worrying about crafting or scavenging ammunition, the Snowman relies on a Snowball Cannon with regenerating ammo. This single mechanic changes how combat and exploration feel, especially during the early nights when supplies are limited.
What Makes the Snowman Class Special?
The Snowman’s biggest strength is also its most obvious one. The Snowball Cannon has unlimited ammo that regenerates automatically over time. You never craft arrows, never search for bullets, and never hesitate to take a shot because you might need it later.
This freedom matters more than it sounds. Early nights in 99 Nights in the Forest are defined by scarcity. Wolves spawn frequently, supplies are thin, and mistakes snowball fast. The Snowman lets you play proactively instead of reactively. You clear threats before they reach your base and conserve your real resources for food, building, and upgrades.
You also start with a Beanie, which provides warmth resistance. Cold damage is not active during the Christmas event, but once snow conditions return, this small perk becomes a genuine survival advantage.
99 Nights in the Forest Snowman Class Guide
How to Unlock the Snowman Class
The Snowman is unlocked through the Class Shop, not the Elf Shop. It is currently marked as a new class and may be discounted for a limited time.
Diamonds can be earned efficiently by completing Cultist Strongholds and unlocking badges. The sale price makes the Snowman one of the better value premium classes.
Snowman Class Perks
Level 1: Starting Equipment
You'll spawn with your Snowball Cannon and Beanie equipped. This gives you an immediate ranged advantage that most other classes lack at the start. The cannon holds multiple snowballs before needing to regenerate, allowing for burst damage when you need it most.
Level 2: Slow Effect Activated
After landing six snowballs on a target, you'll apply a slowing effect. This perk transforms your cannon from a simple damage dealer into a tactical control weapon. When facing fast enemies like wolves or trying to kite mammoths, this slow effect becomes your best friend.
The six-hit requirement means you'll need to maintain accuracy, but the payoff is worth it. Slowed enemies become significantly easier to manage, especially when you're coordinating with teammates.
Level 3: Faster Ammo Regeneration
Your Snowball Cannon regenerates ammunition faster at level three. This upgrade addresses the main weakness of the weapon (its relatively slow reload time). You'll maintain higher sustained damage output, making extended fights against tough enemies like mammoths much more manageable.
Important
The level three perk is worth grinding for. The faster reload dramatically improves your combat effectiveness, especially during boss encounters where you need consistent damage output.
Leveling Your Snowman Class Efficiently
Snowman progression is straightforward. You level by hitting enemies with snowballs, and that happens naturally if you play actively.
The fastest sources of progress are:
Wolf packs that require multiple hits
Mammoths with large health pools
Night raids where enemies repeatedly approach your base
Warning
Don't skip levels with Robux unless you're specifically rushing to unlock the slow effect for a difficult run. The natural progression happens quickly enough that spending Robux isn't necessary for most players.
99 Nights in the Forest Snowman Class Guide
Combat Tips & Tricks
Solo Mammoth Fights
The Snowman is not about burst damage. Against mammoths, patience wins. Empty your cannon, retreat into a structure or behind terrain, let ammo regenerate, then repeat. Once the slow effect triggers, spacing becomes much easier.
Fighting near your campfire is ideal. You can immediately cook mammoth meat after the kill, saving time and hunger.
Team Play and Support
In a group, the Snowman excels as a sustained DPS and control role. While someone else pulls aggro, you keep firing safely from range. Unlimited ammo means you never have to abandon a fight to restock.
Call out your slow procs. When enemies are slowed, melee teammates can close in without taking unnecessary damage.
Snowman vs Other Classes
The Snowman occupies a unique niche in the class roster. Unlike the Zookeeper Class, which focuses on pet management and support, the Snowman provides consistent ranged DPS without complex mechanics.
When compared to traditional combat classes, the Snowman trades raw damage potential for sustainability. You'll never deal the burst damage of a fully-equipped warrior, but you'll maintain steady pressure indefinitely. This makes the Snowman particularly effective during extended survival runs where resource conservation matters more than individual fight efficiency.
The class also excels during special events. If you're grinding Candy Canes, the unlimited ammo lets you clear enemies efficiently while focusing on event objectives.