Drain the Lake Badges
All 29 Drain the Lake Roblox badges: launch set plus Update 1 additions, Gem rewards, lobby claim steps, and Ancient Bucket unlock path.
Why Badges Matter
Badges in Drain the Lake award Gems when claimed at the Badges station NPC in the lobby. Gems buy better buckets. Unlocking 10 badges plus joining the official Roblox group grants the Ancient Bucket — see Ancient Bucket guide.
All 29 Badges
18 launch badges plus 11 Update 1 badges (July 2026) tracked on Rolimon's. Exact Gem values for new badges may shift — claim at the lobby NPC to confirm.
| Badge | Requirement | Gems | Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Drop | Drain first bucket | 10 | Launch |
| Plunge | Caught by shark | 20 | Launch |
| Shark Bait | Shark encounter | 20 | Launch |
| Lucky Find | Open 10 chests | 40 | Launch |
| Sunken Secrets | Reach Shipwreck | 40 | Launch |
| Bucket Brigade | Drain 100 buckets | 60 | Launch |
| Deep Dive | Reach Cavern | 60 | Launch |
| The Mines | Reach Mineshaft | 75 | Launch |
| Fire Below | Reach Molten | 90 | Launch |
| Sunken Riches | Find 100 chests | 110 | Launch |
| Water Works | Drain 1,000 buckets | 110 | Launch |
| Ancient Ruins | Reach Lost City | 110 | Launch |
| Fully Trained | Unlock entire Skill Tree | 110 | Launch |
| Into the Abyss | Reach Abyss | 125 | Launch |
| Find My Phone | Phone Ending | 140 | Launch |
| Bucket List | Unlock all buckets | 140 | Launch |
| Bottomless Treasure | Find 1,000 chests | 140 | Launch |
| Ocean's Worst Nightmare | Drain 10,000 buckets | 150 | Launch |
| Hidden Treasure | Hidden Treasure ending | 140 | Update 1 |
| Slippery | Survive or escape anglerfish lure in deep water | 40 | Update 1 |
| Live Bait | Die to anglerfish | 30 | Update 1 |
| Chew Toy | Die to shark or anglerfish multiple times | 50 | Update 1 |
| Tourist | Visit all six checkpoints in one run | 75 | Update 1 |
| Token Tycoon | Bank large Token total in a single run | 90 | Update 1 |
| Liquid Assets | Hold high Gem balance or earn from bucket pours | 60 | Update 1 |
| Deep Pockets | Spend Gems on upgrades or buckets | 50 | Update 1 |
| Overachiever | Complete a run on Hard difficulty | 110 | Update 1 |
| Skill Issue | Fail a Hard run (community humor badge) | 25 | Update 1 |
| Drained & Deranged | Complete extreme drain milestone post-Update 1 | 125 | Update 1 |
Difficulty stars in-game indicate grind length. Update 1 badges tie to new difficulty modes, anglerfish, and the alternate ending route.
How to Claim Rewards
In the lobby, approach the Badges station NPC, open the badge list, and click unlocked badges to claim Gem rewards. Unclaimed badges show available freebies.
10 Easiest for Ancient Bucket
Community recommended set: First Drop, Plunge, Sunken Secrets, Shark Bait, Lucky Find, Deep Dive, Bucket Brigade, The Mines, Fire Below, Ancient Ruins. Full walkthrough on Ancient Bucket guide.
Badge Farming Tips
Chest badges pair with chest routes in Lost City. Drain count badges accumulate over many runs — no shortcut beyond playing.
Drain the Lake by IWTM10GTMPLS — Game ID 138381251771774. Verified July 16, 2026. Cross-read tier list, Skill Tree, and checkpoints.
Extended Guide Notes
Total Gem income from all 29 badges is hundreds of Gems — enough for multiple bucket tiers if claimed promptly. Update 1 adds anglerfish and Hard-mode badges alongside the Hidden Treasure route.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many badges exist?
29 badges as of Update 1 (July 2026) — 18 at launch plus 11 new badges on Rolimon's.
What do badges give?
Gems claimed at the lobby Badges NPC.
Ancient Bucket requirement?
Any 10 badges plus joining the official Roblox group.
Do badges reset each run?
No. Badge progress is permanent on your account.
Hardest badge?
Ocean's Worst Nightmare (10,000 buckets) and Bottomless Treasure (1,000 chests).