Surface loopFix bucket rhythm before pushing deeper.
Use the surface loop to stabilize bucket fill, drain timing, and early token spending before chasing deeper objectives.
If the run feels slow before depth becomes the problem, improve fill and drain rhythm first.Choose the move that fixes the next visible delay before starting another lake run.Depth badgesRoute targetUse depth badges as route checkpoints: Sunken Secrets, Deep Dive, The Mines, Fire Below, Ancient Ruins, and Into the Abyss.
Find My PhoneRoute targetUse the phone route after the basic depth and upgrade loop can support a focused objective run.
Treasure goalsRoute targetUse Lucky Find, Sunken Riches, and Bottomless Treasure as chest or treasure sessions, not mixed into every run.
Bucket countRoute targetUse First Drop, Bucket Brigade, Water Works, Ocean's Worst Nightmare, and Bucket List as long-run count goals.
Fully TrainedRoute targetUse Fully Trained as a Skill Tree completion route, not as the first-session goal.