99 Nights: build Log Wall without blocking your camp entrance

Evergreen guide. Researched October 14, 2026.

Quick answer

Craft Log Wall at a level 2 Crafting Bench to fortify camp. Combine it with a Log Gate to retain a usable entrance: sealing a perimeter without planning your return route is poor defense.

Requirements and budget

The level 2 upgrade requires 5 Wood and 1 Scrap. Recent tables list the wall and gate at 20 Wood each; older references still show 12 for the wall. Your session's displayed recipe takes priority. Set aside fuel wood separately and do not budget the entire build from an old table.

Getting started

1. Interact with camp's bench and unlock level 2.
2. Open Log Wall and check its wood requirement before gathering materials for several sections.
3. Craft the wall and place it where you need to define access to the base.
4. Add a Log Gate as your entrance; confirm you can enter, leave and reach the bench without unnecessary detours.
5. Inspect joins between sections and expand gradually while keeping fuel and supplies available.

Why build this way

Editorial recommendation: start with a manageable area around your services, not an enormous ring. Each section competes for wood with other needs. A clear entrance also helps the team identify its retreat route and the area requiring attention.

Mistakes and limits

Do not treat a wall as guaranteed invulnerability or permission to neglect the campfire. Traps need extra care: Bear Trap can damage players too. If you place them, avoid making your own return route dangerous.

Success check

The wall should be placed, the gate should provide access, and services should remain reachable. During a raid, observe where enemies approach and correct gaps; do not consider the design solved merely because it looks closed.

Checklist

• [ ] Level 2 bench and current recipe checked.
• [ ] Defense wood separated from fuel.
• [ ] Usable entrance and accessible services.
• [ ] Joins inspected and traps off the usual path.

Related reading: store dry wood for the next build.