Entity Stats
🔍 Where to Find
- Biome: Forest Edge (Look for the river).
- Landmark: Hiding inside a large hollow log.
- Audio Cue: Listen for soft crying sounds.
- Time: Can be found Day or Night.
⚠️ Nearby Threats
- Ambush Risk: Guarded by 5 Wolves.
- Visibility: Dense fog makes it hard to spot enemies.
- Terrain: Stamina-draining mud makes escape hard.
💬 Interaction
- Behavior: He will not run. He stays in the log.
- Action: Walk close and Press ‘E’ to save him.
- Result: He despawns immediately (Progress: 1/4).
In 99 Nights in the Forest, Dino Kid is one of the most notable missing children and a key figure in the rescue effort. He is visually distinct due to his dinosaur costume and is completely non-hostile, making him emotionally important but mechanically risky to approach. Dino Kid does not defend himself, move aggressively, or help the player in combat—his value lies in discovery and rescue, which directly ties into progression and exploration depth.
Dino Kid typically spawns deep inside the forest, far from safe zones or base camps. His location is intentionally placed in areas that test player preparedness, often near landmarks or paths that enemies frequently patrol. These zones are designed to punish careless exploration, especially during late evenings or night cycles.
When you approach Dino Kid, he will not run away. You must interact with him (press ‘E’) to “save” him. Once interacted with, he will disappear, and you will receive a notification that you have found 1/4 Missing Children.
Tips to safely find and rescue Dino Kid
- Always search during early daytime to avoid night spawns.
- Scout the area first; do not approach immediately.
- Eliminate or distract nearby threats before committing.
- Keep an escape route planned.
- If nightfall is close, retreat and return later—survival always comes first.
Badges:
Orienteering
- Bring the four Missing Children to your camp for the first time.
- Difficulty: 2.5
- Rewards: 4 Diamonds
Self-Preservation
- Reach 99 day mark without rescuing any children.
- Difficulty: 3
- Rewards: 4 Diamonds
Checkout all badges of 99 Nights in the Forest here and details how to earn them.