Drain the Lake Checkpoints Map — Full Depth Order
Surface → Shipwreck → Cavern → Mineshaft → Molten → Lost City → Abyss → Phone ending. Each stop awards a badge on first arrival.
Editorial guide for Drain the Lake by IWTM10GTMPLS. Badge rates and checkpoint names are cross-checked against official Roblox data (last checked 2026-07-11).
Goal
All Checkpoints Map (Shipwreck to Abyss)
Difficulty
Easy
Data checked
2026-07-11
Before you start
Use the checkpoint order as your route: Shipwreck, Cavern, Mineshaft, Molten, Lost City, Abyss, then Phone ending.
Spend Tokens immediately on upgrades that reduce repeated fill and drain time.
Treat Shark encounters as part of the route once you are past the early lake depth.
Step-by-step walkthrough
Follow these steps in order. Each step is written so you can complete it in-game without watching a long video.
- 1
Surface start
First Drop and Plunge are near-100% unlocks. Learn the fill → walk → drain loop here.
- 2
Shipwreck and Cavern
Sunken Secrets (~100%) then Deep Dive (~95.4%). Shark pressure begins around Cavern depth.
- 3
Mineshaft and Molten
The Mines (~87.1%) and Fire Below (~79.8%). Token income should already fund better buckets.
- 4
Lost City and Abyss
Ancient Ruins (~72.9%) and Into the Abyss (~67.6%). This is late-run depth before endings.
- 5
Phone ending
Find My Phone (~61.6%) closes the main path. Optional secret: Hidden Treasure.
Verification notes
- Primary intent: reference. This page focuses on one player task instead of mixing unrelated searches.
- Difficulty estimate: Easy. Use this to decide whether to attempt it now or after more upgrades.
- Updated data stamp: 2026-07-11. Badge names and rates are based on official Roblox data available at that time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the checkpoint order in Drain the Lake?
Shipwreck → Cavern → Mineshaft → Molten → Lost City → Abyss → Phone ending.
Does each checkpoint give a badge?
Yes — first arrival at each listed checkpoint awards its badge automatically.
Sources & update policy
- Roblox — Drain the Lake experience page
- Official badge unlock rates (Roblox Badges API)
- Official Roblox thumbnail service
We update this page when the game receives a meaningful patch or when official badge statistics change. Last game data stamp: 2026-07-12. Current version label: Shark Update.
This is an independent fan guide. Not affiliated with Roblox Corporation or IWTM10GTMPLS.
Next steps
Drain past Shipwreck → Cavern → Mineshaft → Molten → Lost City → Abyss, then unlock the Phone ending. About 61.6% of players have this badge.
Also useful Ancient Ruins Checkpoint GuideAncient Ruins = reach the Lost City checkpoint (~72.9% unlock rate). It sits after Molten and before Abyss.
Advanced Hard Mode Guide (Drained and Deranged)Medium → Overachiever. Hard → Drained and Deranged. Bring a tuned Skill Tree and respect Shark pressure.