Ghost Ranger Class in 99 Nights in the Forest: Perks, Cost and Is It Worth It?
TL;DR, bestie
The Ghost Ranger is the new Halloween class in 99 Nights in the Forest. It costs 1,000 Candy in Happy’s Halloween shop in the lobby and starts with the Ghost Crossbow, whose bolts pierce through enemies with unlimited reserve bolts. Level 2 (shoot 100 enemies) gives a 25% chance for enemy projectiles to pass through you, and level 3 (300 enemies) adds one extra bolt per load. My verdict: worth it for solo players who already have the Candy, but not worth a miserable grind. The shop closes Sat 7 Nov: 2:30am PT / 5:30am ET / 10:30am GMT / 9:30pm AEDT / 11:30pm NZDT.
🗓️ Last updated: 2 November 2026
The Hedge Maze Refresh dropped on 31 October with a brand-new class, and the thumbnails are already screaming “BROKEN”. Here’s what the Ghost Ranger actually does, how to level it, how it stacks up against the Witch, and whether I’d spend 1,000 Candy on it.
Ghost Ranger at a glance
| Ghost Ranger | |
|---|---|
| Where | Happy’s Halloween shop, in the lobby |
| Price | 1,000 Candy |
| Added | Hedge Maze Refresh, 31 October 2026 |
| Starter weapon | Ghost Crossbow: bolts pass through enemies |
| Ammo | Unlimited reserve bolts, 6 per load (7 at level 3) |
| Shop closes | Sat 7 Nov: 2:30am PT / 5:30am ET / 10:30am GMT / 9:30pm AEDT / 11:30pm NZDT |
It’s a separate class from the regular Ranger. Owning or leveling the normal Ranger doesn’t turn it into the Ghost Ranger.
Perks and levels
| Level | Perk | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghost Crossbow, bolts pierce enemies | Buy the class (1,000 Candy) |
| 2 | 25% chance for enemy projectiles to pass through you | Shoot 100 enemies with the Ghost Crossbow |
| 3 | One extra ghost bolt before reloading | Shoot 300 enemies with the Ghost Crossbow |
Only hits with the Ghost Crossbow count, so switching to another weapon for tough fights slows your leveling.
My take on the perks: level 1 is the real selling point. Piercing plus unlimited ammo means you never craft or loot bolts again, which removes one of the most annoying chores in a run. The level 2 perk is nice, but a 25% dodge is a bonus, not a plan. You’ll still get hit by Cultist arrows three times out of four. Level 3’s extra bolt is small, but it’s the difference between finishing a wolf pack and reloading mid-fight.
How I’d level it fast
- Line enemies up before you shoot. One bolt through three wolves is three hits towards your level, and that’s how piercing pays off.
- Shoot everything early. Bunnies and wolves on day 1 all count towards the 100 and 300 targets.
- Reload before you engage, not during. With six bolts per load, I’d rather start a fight full than get caught empty.
- Use Cultist Stronghold corridors. Enemies funnel into lines in tight spaces, which is perfect for a piercing weapon.
Ghost Ranger vs Witch: which one?
Both are in Happy’s shop this week, and you probably can’t afford both.
| Ghost Ranger | Witch | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 1,000 Candy | 900 Candy in 2025. One 2026 report says 2,000, so check the shop |
| Weapon | Ghost Crossbow: piercing, unlimited reserve | Witches Potion: area effects, infinite throws |
| Healing | None documented | Heals allies from level 2 |
| Best at | Lined-up enemies, solo play, simple damage | Groups, Strongholds, team support |
| Track record | Out since 31 October | A full year of community testing |
My honest call: if you mostly play solo and want straightforward damage, I’d take the Ghost Ranger. If you play in a team or in Hard Mode, the Witch’s healing is worth more than piercing bolts. The full breakdown of the Witch is in my Witch class guide.
Is the Ghost Ranger “broken”? Hot take
No. It’s strong, but “broken” is doing a lot of heavy lifting in those thumbnails. Here’s my reasoning:
- Receipts for “strong”: unlimited ammo and piercing are genuinely rare together, and they solve the two biggest problems for ranged players, which are running out of ammo and getting swarmed.
- Receipts against “broken”: there’s no healing, the 25% dodge is luck-based, and six bolts per load is a modest magazine. It has only been out for a couple of days, so nobody has a full year of testing on it like the Witch.
Give it a few weeks of real community testing before calling it the best class in the game. I’ll update this if the picture changes.
Is it worth 1,000 Candy? What I’d do
- Yes, if you already have 700+ Candy. You’re a few good farming sessions away, and it’s limited-time to buy.
- Maybe, if you’re starting from zero. 1,000 Candy in under a week is a big ask. At 8 Candy per full-costume knock, that’s 125 knocks. My Candy farming guide has the fastest route.
- No, if you’re a brand-new player. A cheap Diamond class from my class tier list will do more for your first 99 nights than a Halloween class you can’t level yet.
One thing I couldn’t confirm: whether the Ghost Ranger stays in your class list after Halloween. Last year’s Witch did, which is a good sign, but I haven’t seen the developers say it for this class.
Kiko’s take: The Ghost Ranger is the “set and forget” pick: point, shoot, never think about ammo again. It’s my favorite solo class of the event, but it isn’t worth stressing over. If you can’t reach 1,000 Candy without hating the game, skip it and take the Witch or a cheap Diamond class instead. FOMO is not a build.
Scam check
Nobody can unlock the Ghost Ranger for you, “add Candy” to your account or sell you an account that has it, and any site promising that is a scam. Candy comes from in-game activities only, and codes go through the game’s own Codes button in the lobby.
FAQ
How much is the Ghost Ranger in 99 Nights in the Forest?
1,000 Candy, in Happy’s Halloween shop in the lobby.
How do you level the Ghost Ranger?
Shoot 100 enemies with the Ghost Crossbow for level 2 and 300 for level 3. Hits with other weapons don’t count.
Can you buy the Ghost Ranger with Carnival Tickets?
No. Carnival Tickets go to the Hedge Maze reward booth, where three tickets get you the Vampire Scythe or the Vampire Cloak.
When does the Ghost Ranger leave the shop?
The Hedge Maze Refresh listing ends Sat 7 Nov: 2:30am PT / 5:30am ET / 10:30am GMT / 9:30pm AEDT / 11:30pm NZDT.
Sources
- Bloxodes: Unlock and level the Ghost Ranger
- Sportskeeda: Hedge Maze Refresh patch notes
- 99nights-intheforest.net: Halloween shop items
Last checked: 2 November 2026 (NZDT). Image credits: YouTube – Mays; YouTube – Mochinuo; YouTube – Yario. The full Halloween timeline is in 99 Nights Halloween 2026, and everything else is on the 99 Nights hub.
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