The Meteor Shower update adds a new loop to 99 Nights in the Forest: track falling meteors, mine their cores, and turn the drops into powerful equipment. The Meteor Shower can trigger any time from Day 5 onward, signaled by the on‑screen message The sky is on fire as the sky turns red. After impacts, head to the crash sites to locate fresh craters—those hold the meteors you can mine.
Find meteor craters during the Meteor Shower
Meteor craters do not appear on the map. You’ll need to visually track the shower and move toward impact zones. Each crater contains mineable meteors and may be guarded by hostile creatures.
The sky is on fire. This confirms meteors will impact the forest.
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You can mine meteors with axes and carry the pieces in sacks. Meteor nodes take more hits than trees, so bring your best available gear.
| Category | Options |
|---|---|
| Axes (for mining) | Old Axe, Good Axe, Ice Axe, Strong Axe, Chainsaw, Admin Axe. |
| Sacks (for storage) | Old Sack, Good Sack, Infernal Sack, Giant Sack. |
Mine meteors safely and efficiently
Meteors appear in two visual types—Black Ore and Red Crystals—but they function the same. Clear threats first, then mine.

Meteor drops and what they’re used for
Meteor nodes can yield the following items, used in late‑game crafting paths:
- Meteor Shard.
- Raw Obsidiron Ore.
- Gold Shard.


These materials feed into the Meteor Anvil (Anvil Building) tool workshop for new blueprints and gear. Gold Shards are less common than Meteor Shards, so expect to mine multiple nodes to meet recipe requirements.
Refine Obsidiron and craft the Obsidiron Chest
Turning meteor loot into an Obsidiron Chest involves assembling the Meteor Anvil, refining Obsidiron, and meeting a strict material list.
Troubleshooting common sticking points
Most setbacks come from missed impact tracking, unprepared gear, or incomplete material processing. Address these first for faster results.
Can’t find craters? Wait for the next shower, then move immediately toward visible impacts after the The sky is on fire alert. Searching promptly reduces wander time.
Mining feels slow? Switch to a stronger axe if available. Higher‑tier tools cut down swings per node.
Obsidiron not counting? Verify you broke the ore, heated it in lava to a Scalding state, and then cooled it in water. Skipping any stage prevents crafting.
That’s the full loop: track the shower, mine the craters, and turn meteor drops into real progress. Keep a good axe and a big sack on you, and you’ll turn each event into consistent upgrades.






