PARANORMAL Pool Master and Hard Mode Badge Guide
Pool Master and Finish Act 2 on HARD DIFFICULTY are the two cleanest public Update 1.5 badge signals. Use this page as a preparation checklist while exact trigger details continue to be refreshed.
Quick Tip: Do not chase Pool Master during your first Hard Mode run. Secure the Hard Difficulty clear first, then isolate the pool badge route.
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Badge Priority
| Badge | Created | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Finish Act 2 on HARD DIFFICULTY | 2026-06-20 | Core Update 1.5 difficulty badge and the strongest Hard Mode query target. |
| Pool Master | 2026-06-20 | Fresh badge with pool-area intent and lower public completion volume than normal act clears. |
| Act 2 Completed | 2026-01-17 | Baseline route that should be cleared before either Update 1.5 badge. |
Hard Mode Prep
- Run normal Act 2 immediately before Hard Mode so item memory is fresh.
- Assign one callout player and one objective player.
- Rotate out of safe areas if a threat camps the reset point.
- Delay risky interactions until health bars and revive paths are under control.
- Record badge timing so the page can be refreshed with exact evidence later.
Pool Master Notes
Pool Master is confirmed as a visible Roblox badge created during the Update 1.5 window. The exact trigger should be checked in-game before publishing a precise route, but players should isolate pool-area interactions and avoid ending the run before the badge fires.
Warning: Do not copy a claimed Pool Master trigger without testing it. Badge names are public, but exact trigger steps can change during live update windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pool Master an Update 1.5 badge?
Pool Master was created on 2026-06-20, the same public badge window as Finish Act 2 on HARD DIFFICULTY, so it is treated as Update 1.5 coverage.
Should I do Pool Master and Hard Mode in the same run?
Only after you can clear Act 2 consistently. For most players, get the Hard Difficulty clear first, then isolate Pool Master in a separate route.
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RobloxCalc Editorial, Badge Route Review. This guide was checked against the current source set before publishing.