Taming a Bear in 99 Nights in the Forest gives you a powerful ally that can tank damage and fight alongside you deep into your run.
Bears are tougher to tame than basic animals, so you’ll need the right flute level, enough food, and a bit of patience during the taming minigame.
How to Tame a Bear in 99 Nights in the Forest
Step 1: Get a Strong Flute
To tame a Bear, you need a Strong Taming Flute. If you haven’t unlocked it yet, focus on taming smaller animals like Wolves, Scorpions, and Arctic Foxes first.
Each successful tame fills your flute XP bar. Once it’s full, head to the Upgrade Building near your camp to level up your flute.
The Strong Flute is required for taming mid to late-game animals like Bears, Polar Bears, Mammoths, and Hellephants.
Step 2: Play the Taming Minigame
Approach the Bear and step into the green circle to trigger the taming minigame. Keep the red line inside the highlighted green area until the taming bar fills up.
Bears are aggressive, so expect multiple attempts before calming it completely. Having the Zookeeper class makes this step a bit easier.
Keep bandages ready in case the Bear lands hits during failed attempts.
Step 3: Feed the Bear
Once calmed, the Bear will demand a specific combination of food items. For each tame, you’ll need:
- Rib x1
- Stew x1
- Pumpkin x1
The Bear requires 5 successful tames to be fully domesticated. That means you’ll need a total of:
- Rib x5
- Stew x5
- Pumpkin x5
Feed the items after each successful flute attempt to complete the taming process.
Bear Taming Requirements
| Animal | Flute Level Required | Tames Needed | Food Required |
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| Bear | Strong Flute | 5 | Rib x1, Stew x1, Pumpkin x1 per tame (Total: 5 of each) |
Why Tame a Bear
The Bear is a solid mid to late-game companion. It can handle multiple attackers, making it great for exploring dangerous zones or surviving longer runs.
With its strong defense and attack, having a Bear by your side is a big step up from basic animals like Wolves or Foxes.
All Taming Requirements in 99 Nights in the Forest
| Animal Image | Animal | Flute Level Requirement | Amount of Tames | Food Required |
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Bunny | Old Flute | 1 | Carrot x1 |
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Kiwi | Old Flute | 1 | Berry x1 |
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Wolf | Old Flute | 3 | Steak x2 per tame (Total: 6 Steaks) |
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Alpha Wolf | Good Flute | 4 | Steak x1, Stew x1, Corn x1 per tame (Total: 4 of each) |
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Scorpion | Old Flute | 2 | Steak x1, Morsel x1 per tame (Total: 2 of each) |
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Arctic Fox | Old Flute | 3 | Steak x1, Chili Pepper x1 per tame (Total: 3 of each) |
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Bear | Strong Flute | 5 | Rib x1, Stew x1, Pumpkin x1 per tame (Total: 5 of each) |
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Polar Bear | Strong Flute | 5 | Stew x2, Rib x1 per tame (Total: 10 Stews, 5 Ribs) |
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Mammoth | Strong Flute | 5 | Pumpkin x2, Cake x1 per tame (Total: 10 Pumpkins, 5 Cakes) |
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Hellephant | Strong Flute | 5 | Pumpkin x2, Cake x1 per tame (Total: 10 Pumpkins, 5 Cakes) |
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