Drain the Lake Map & Checkpoints
Complete Drain the Lake Roblox map guide: six checkpoints from Shipwreck to Abyss, hazards, Token machines, and Phone Ending route.
How the Lake Map Works
Drain the Lake progresses through six named checkpoints — not flat layers. Each run starts in the lobby where you equip a bucket bought with permanent Gems (Diamonds). In the lake you scoop water, pour it into checkpoint machines, earn Tokens for the Skill Tree, and push deeper until you reach the Abyss and recover your phone.
Per-run progress resets when you return to lobby, but Gems, unlocked buckets, and badge rewards persist. Verified July 16, 2026.
Checkpoint Order
| Order | Checkpoint | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shipwreck | Shipwreck Guide |
| 2 | Cavern | Cavern Guide (shark hazard) |
| 3 | Mineshaft | Mineshaft Guide |
| 4 | Molten | Molten Guide (lava) |
| 5 | Lost City | Lost City Guide |
| 6 | Abyss | Abyss Guide — Phone Ending |
Press F while in the lake to teleport to your drain point. See PC controls for full bindings.
Tokens vs Gems on the Map
Tokens come from pouring bucket water into checkpoint machines — spend them on the in-run computer Skill Tree. Gems come from chests, badges, and the UPD LOG; spend them in the lobby on better buckets. Do not confuse the two economies when planning routes.
Hazards Overview
Shark appears in the Cavern — getting caught earns the Plunge badge. Anglerfish arrive with Update 1 in deeper zones — faster and more dangerous than sharks. See the full Lake Enemies guide. Lava damages you in Molten and Lost City. Upgrade Character movement early to survive parkour sections.
Map Updates
Lotus Arts hotfixes the experience regularly. Update 1 (July 11, 2026) adds anglerfish threats — track details on Update 1 page and Update Log.
Drain the Lake by Lotus Arts continues evolving on Roblox Game ID 138381251771774. Bookmark this wiki section and cross-read linked guides — walkthrough, Skill Tree, checkpoints, and tier lists — to stay ahead of balance changes.
Extended Guide Notes
Checkpoint names match in-game badge requirements — use them as navigation anchors instead of abstract "layers." Pair each checkpoint page with the matching walkthrough chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many checkpoints are there?
Six: Shipwreck, Cavern, Mineshaft, Molten, Lost City, and Abyss.
Does map progress reset each run?
Yes. Tokens and in-run Skill Tree reset; Gems and buckets persist in the lobby.
Where is the phone?
In the Abyss checkpoint after completing the full route. See Find Your Phone walkthrough.
What is the F key for?
Teleports you to the drain point while working in the lake (PC).
Can I skip checkpoints?
No. You must progress through machines in order during a run.