Complete Guides & FAQ

From beginner basics to advanced strategies. Everything you need to master Abyss.

🎮 Beginner's Guide - First Steps

Welcome to Abyss!

✅ Essential First Steps

  1. Complete the tutorial to get Bottle Gun + Wooden Tube (FREE)
  2. Talk to Kraken and complete his first 3 quests
  3. Buy Normal Tube ($350) from David - skip Old Tube
  4. Upgrade to Starter Gun ($75) then Beginner's Gun ($300)
  5. Save for Pufferfish Tube ($2,850) - essential for progression!

🎯 Early Money Making

  • Best fish: Mahi Mahi ($110-$151), Salmon ($50-$80)
  • Location: Forgotten Deep bubble area
  • Mutations: Even common mutations (1.6x) add value!
  • Weight: Bigger fish = higher sell price
  • Quests: Complete Kraken quests for cash rewards

🗝️ Hidden Secrets Locations:

  • Chest #1: Left of Scientist's toilet.
  • Chest #2: Behind David's Tube Shop.
  • Chest #3: Inside Billy's blue storage container (clip through door).
  • Chest #4: Down drop-off behind Richard's stall.
  • Chest #5: Rock right of Submarine.
  • Chest #6: Directly behind Submarine.
  • Chest #7: Rock in front of Top-Time Leaderboard.

⚠️ Beginner Mistakes to Avoid:

  • Don't buy Fire Tube ($1,500) - Save for Pufferfish instead
  • Don't buy Air Rifle ($2,150) - Skip to Crossbow
  • Don't go too deep without proper tube - you'll die and lose items
  • Don't ignore mutations - even 1.6x silver can double your profits!

📈 Complete Progression Path

Stage 1: Forgotten Deep (0-100m)

Tube: Normal → Pufferfish

Gun: Starter → Beginner's → Advanced

Fish: Mahi Mahi, Salmon, Barracuda

Goal: Save $4,000 for Ancient Sands gear

Stage 2: Ancient Sands (120-300m)

Tube: Pufferfish → Rukiry

Gun: Crossbow → Wasted Gun

Fish: Bigmouthfish ($1,430), Ancientvision Shark ($2,000+)

Goal: Save $75,000 for Spirit Roots

Stage 3: Spirit Roots (350-550m)

Tube: Oxy/Plane Tube → Lost Spirit

Gun: Magroot → Morveth's Treasure

Fish: Whale ($10,000), Narwhal, Sunfish

Goal: Complete quests, farm for endgame gear

Stage 4: Endgame (600-650m)

Tube: Ruined Tube (best)

Gun: Plunger Gun (420 damage!)

Fish: Hunt for Abyssal/Angelic mutations

Goal: Max artifacts, complete all quests

💰 Advanced Money Making Strategies

Mutation Hunting

Best Method: Farm Whales in Spirit Roots

  • Base Whale: $10,000
  • With Abyssal (8.5x): $85,000!
  • With Angelic (7.77x): $77,700
  • Even Silver (1.6x): $16,000

🔧 Walkthrough: Fix the Toilet

Unlock Fast Travel: Find these 4 parts in Forgotten Deep:

  1. Power Relays: On rocks behind Billy's blue crate.
  2. Toilet Door: Right wall of David's Tube Shop.
  3. Toilet Base: Behind tree next to Richard's tent.
  4. Toilet Paper: Under table near Leaderboards.

Optimize Your Runs

Maximize Efficiency:

  • High weight tube = more fish per trip
  • Equip Divine Hour Glass artifact (mutation boost)
  • Sea Angel race (+25% oxygen, longer dives)
  • Farm in groups for faster spawns

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start fishing?

Equip a Harpoon Gun, aim at a fish, and shoot it multiple times until weakened. Complete the mini-game by keeping the fish in the highlighted zone to catch it.

What happens when I die?

You lose a portion of your inventory items and money. Always return to the surface before oxygen hits 0%, or find air pockets to refill.

Which upgrades should I prioritize?

Priority order: 1) Pufferfish Tube ($2,850) for Ancient Sands access, 2) Advanced Gun ($950-$1,050) for better damage, 3) Save for Crossbow, skip Fire Tube and Air Rifle.

How do I get mutations?

Mutations spawn randomly while fishing. Fish in deeper/dangerous biomes for higher rates. Divine Hour Glass artifact increases mutation chances.

How do I unlock the teleporter?

Complete the "Fix the Toilet" quest from the Scientist NPC. This unlocks fast travel between biomes, crucial for efficient progression.

Where are all the NPCs?

Main NPCs: Kraken (spawn), David & Henry (Forgotten Deep shops), Marcus & Crazy Jeff (Ancient Sands), Lumi & Victor (Spirit Roots), Lightkeeper (Angler Cave).

What are the best races?

S-Tier: Kraken (+20% Weight, +15% XP/Cash), Sea Angel (+10% Speed, +25% Oxygen). Both excellent for efficiency and deep diving.

How do I get the Plunger Gun?

Collect all 15 rubber ducks scattered throughout the map to unlock Bob's Room in Forgotten Deep. The Plunger Gun (420 damage!) costs $235,000 inside.

📋 Quick Reference Guide

Best Fish by Biome

Forgotten Deep: Mahi Mahi ($110-$151)

Ancient Sands: Bigmouthfish ($1,430)

Spirit Roots: Whale ($10,000)

Angler Cave: Blobfish ($260)

Optimal Gear Path

Tubes: Normal → Pufferfish → Rukiry → Ruined

Guns: Beginner's → Advanced → Crossbow → Plunger

Mutation Values

Abyssal: 8.5x (Best)

Angelic: 7.77x

Shadow: 6.66x

Silver/Glossy: 1.6x (Common)