Beginner Guide
Complete starter guide for new players. Learn the basics, avoid common mistakes, and progress efficiently from day one.
Quick Tip: Start by claiming all active codes for free Star Fragments, then check your race tier before diving in.
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First Steps
- Swimming: WASD to move, Space to ascend, Shift to descend
- Fishing: Click to shoot your harpoon and lead the target slightly
- Oxygen: Watch your oxygen bar and surface before it reaches danger range
- Selling: Return to the dock often and cash out instead of risking a full inventory
Visit the Codes page first. Star Fragments are especially valuable if your starting race is weak.
Understanding Your Race
Your race provides passive bonuses and can change how safe or profitable early dives feel.
D-Tier: Definitely Reroll
These races give too little value. Use Star Fragments immediately if you can.
C-Tier: Consider Rerolling
Playable, but not ideal. Keep only if your reroll budget is limited.
B-Tier or Higher: Keep It
Good enough to start playing and building cash flow.
- Vampire Squid: Great beginner race because it helps oxygen recovery while fishing
- Sea Angel: Extra oxygen and speed make mistakes easier to recover from
- Dolphin: Excellent travel speed for shorter, safer farming loops
- Turtle: Extra oxygen capacity gives you more room for error
Early Game Progression
Phase 1 goal: earn $2,850 for the Pufferfish Tube. That unlocks Ancient Sands and your first major income jump.
- Farm Forgotten Deep at roughly 0-100m
- Target Cod, Salmon, and Tuna for a stable early route
- Stay around 30-50m depth until your confidence improves
- Make several short trips instead of gambling on one long dive
Phase 2 goal: buy the Advanced Gun for $1,050. It is the first weapon that makes tougher fish feel efficient.
- Ancient Sands opens at 100-200m once your tube is ready
- Swordfish and Marlin become realistic money targets
- Better DPS means more profit per oxygen cycle
Essential Tips
Oxygen Management
Keep 20-30 seconds of oxygen as your emergency reserve.
Money Making
Favor fish with a strong value-to-risk ratio and chase mutations whenever possible.
Combat Tips
Lead moving fish and stay patient against high-HP targets.
Common Mistakes
Do not over-dive on weak gear and do not ignore your oxygen timer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do first?
Complete the tutorial, redeem active codes, and start farming Forgotten Deep for your first tube and weapon upgrades.
Which race should I choose as a beginner?
Any B-tier or higher race is good enough to keep. D-tier races should usually be rerolled if you have fragments.
How do I avoid running out of oxygen?
Calculate your route before diving and stay shallow until you upgrade beyond starter gear.
What should I upgrade first?
The two biggest early spikes are Pufferfish Tube and Advanced Gun.
How do I make money fast?
Target the best fish you can reach safely and prioritize mutated catches, especially on high-value species.
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RobloxCalc Editorial, Gameplay Research Review. This guide was checked against the current source set before publishing.