Excry Beginner Guide

🎮 First Steps

Complete the Tutorial

The tutorial teaches you the basic controls and mechanics. Pay attention to:

Swimming: WASD to move, Space to ascend, Shift to descend
Fishing: Click to shoot harpoon, aim for the fish
Oxygen: Watch your oxygen bar - return to surface before it runs out
Selling: Return to surface and sell fish at the dock

Claim Active Codes

Before you start playing, claim all active codes for free rewards:

Visit our Codes Page to get:

Star Fragments (for race rerolls)
Money boosts
Exclusive items

🎲 Understanding Your Race

Your race provides passive bonuses and abilities. Check our Tier List to see how good your race is.

Should You Reroll?

❌ D-Tier: Definitely Reroll

These races provide minimal benefits. Use Star Fragments to reroll immediately.

⚠️ C-Tier: Consider Rerolling

Playable but not optimal. Reroll if you have extra Star Fragments.

✓ B-Tier or Higher: Keep It!

Good races that will serve you well. Start playing!

Best Beginner Races

Vampire Squid (S-Tier): Recovers oxygen while fishing - perfect for beginners
Sea Angel (S-Tier): Extra oxygen and speed bonuses
Dolphin (A-Tier): Speed boost helps with travel time
Turtle (B-Tier): Extra oxygen capacity for longer dives

📈 Early Game Progression (0-$10,000)

Phase 1: First $2,850 (Pufferfish Tube)

Goal: Earn $2,850 to buy Pufferfish Tube

Strategy:

Fish in Forgotten Deep biome (0-100m depth)
Target Cod, Salmon, and Tuna (good value/weight ratio)
Stay at 30-50m depth for safety
Make multiple short trips rather than risky deep dives
Sell fish frequently to avoid losing progress

Phase 2: First $1,050 (Advanced Gun)

Goal: Earn $1,050 to buy Advanced Gun

Strategy:

Now you can access Ancient Sands (100-200m)
Target Swordfish and Marlin (higher value)
Your DPS will double with Advanced Gun
Fishing becomes much faster and more profitable

Phase 3: Steady Upgrades ($10,000+)

Continue upgrading tubes and guns alternately. Each upgrade makes you more efficient.

💡 Essential Tips

🫁 Oxygen Management

Always leave 20-30s oxygen as emergency reserve
Use the Oxygen Calculator to plan dives
If oxygen gets low, surface immediately - don't risk it

💰 Money Making

Target fish with good value/weight ratio
Hunt for mutations - even 2x doubles your profit
Don't waste time on low-value fish
Use the ROI Calculator to optimize

🎯 Combat Tips

Lead your shots - aim where the fish is going
Larger fish have more HP - be patient
Upgrade your gun to kill fish faster
Don't chase fish too far - watch your oxygen

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Don't dive too deep without proper equipment
Don't ignore your oxygen bar
Don't waste Star Fragments on bad rerolls
Don't skip the Pufferfish Tube upgrade
Don't forget to sell your fish before logging off

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do first in Excry?

Start by completing the tutorial, then claim all active codes for free rewards. Focus on catching fish in the Forgotten Deep biome to earn your first money.