99 Nights in the Forest Bat cave guide

The Bat has arrived in 99 Nights in the Forest to make players second-guess themselves while exploring. This entity, unlike others, can only be found in caves with little to no light sources. It can zoom behind you at any moment, catch you off guard, and let out a devastating scream that deals heavy damage.Surviving an encounter with the Bat becomes simple if you're prepared. Here's how you can find the entity and avoid its wrath in 99 Nights in the Forest.How to find the Bat in 99 Nights in the ForestEnter the cave to find the Bat (Image via Roblox)The location of the cave that the Bat inhabits is marked on the Map. All you need to do is deposit three Logs in the scrapper for crafting the Map and upgrade your Campfire till the cave is accessible.Before entering the cave, gather food and healing items like Cooked Meat, Bandages, and Medkits, as well as strong weapons like the Rifle and the Tactical Shotgun. The cave not only houses the Bat but also variants of Cultists that take a chunk out of your health with each hit. You will need to fight through them to continue exploring the cave, which leads to a network of underground tunnels.You can enter and exit the cave at any time. However, re-entry won't be permitted until all players inside the cave leave it. This prevents a player from fetching food for their partner while the latter is busy exploring the underground.What to do in the Bat cave?The Bat entity (Image via Roblox) There's a lot to do while you're within the cave in 99 Nights in the Forest:Shine a Flashlight on crystals: If you shine a Flashlight on crystals for some time, they will start glowing, illuminating the area around you.Fight Cultists: The stronger variants of cultists spawn at random parts of the underground tunnels connected to the cave. Be sure to carry ranged weapons to put them down.Search for hieroglyphs: The cave walls feature hieroglyphs that tell the story of the Ram, the Deer, and the Bat. A few of them give hints about the Bat's weaknesses, such as its inability to see.View statues: During your adventure in the cave, you'll find shrine-like structures with a green button in their middle. Press the button to view statues and choose either the Bat's or the Deer's Blessings.The Blessing of the Bat decreases hunger rate, whereas the Blessing of the Deer increases day length and decreases night length. It is possible to increase a Blessing's effect by siding with the Bat or Deer multiple times.How to survive the Bat in 99 Nights in the ForestThe warning poster about the Bat (Image via Roblox)The Bat is an exceptionally dangerous entity in 99 Nights in the Forest. Since it resides in caves, it can fly close to you while you're trying to find your way in the dark. Be on the lookout for a red exclamation mark because it indicates the creature's location.Unlike the Deer, the Owl, and the Ram, the new entity does not need to get close to inflict damage. It lets out a scream that travels a fair distance and hits multiple players. The only way to avoid it is to get behind a structure before the Bat performs its ability.Also check: 99 Nights in the Forest Cave Update patch notesFAQs on 99 Nights in the ForestHow do I enter the cave that has the Bat?Approach the cave and then hold the E key on PC to enter it.Can the Bat see players?No, it cannot see players. If it detects a player nearby, it lets out a scream and then flies away.What is the best ranged weapon for killing Cultists?The Laser Cannon is the best ranged weapon for fighting cultist members.