Progression Guide
Pools get deeper and luck climbs as you descend. Use this page once the starter loop works and you need to know when to advance.
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You progress downward: bigger pools, higher luck, new themes. There are about 15 pool stages from starter water to end depth. Read the gate UI before you move. Power gates stop you when drain rate is too low. Luck on a pool improves fish rolls. It is not the same number as the power gate.
Leave when drains feel fast but sells stay weak; push toward higher luck. Stay and upgrade your pump when drains crawl and the next gate still looks far. Skip Stage can jump a stretch, but only if your power already clears the next gates.
Just starting out? See the beginner guide. Stuck on a gate? Upgrade your pump or farm fish for cash first.
Power and luck gates by depth
| Stage | Power gate | Luck | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First lake | 120 water | 1× | Raw clicks only; drain in under a minute |
| Starter | 1.5K water | 1× | Tutorial pool |
| Early depth | 8K | 50× | Rare fish start appearing |
| Mid depth | 85K | 100× | Higher sell values |
| Deep pool | 900K | - | Fish prices climb |
| Advanced | 35M | - | Mythic targets |
| Secret camp | 250M | 300× | High-luck depth for secret rolls |
| High luck | 1B | 1,000× | 100K to 360K fish common |
| Billion tier | 30B | - | Whale and orca spawns |
| Frozen depth | 200B | - | Ice theme area |
| Exotic hunt | 5T | 100,000× | Exotic and secret targets |
| Deep endgame | 75T | - | Long drains before final gate |
| Final gate | 650T | 450,000× | Deepest confirmed tier |
Area theme order
| Theme | What opens up |
|---|---|
| Grass / starter | First pools and basic fish |
| Lava | Magma floors (safe to stand on), mid-game pumps |
| Swamp | Higher luck pools |
| Deep sea | Large water totals |
| Ice | Frozen theme, bloop and whale spawns |
| Exotic | Orca, mosasaurus, high sell fish |
| Secret | Index secret tier targets |
| Kraken / Leviathan | End-zone boss fish |
When to rebirth and what unlocks
Rebirth unlocks at level 25 × your rebirth count (25, 50, 75, 100, and so on). Each rebirth adds +0.5× water and +0.2× cash, resets water and level, and keeps cash and pets. Rebirth the moment you hit the gate, water comes back fast. Stand in the green home zone to rebirth. Training pools and rebirth pools unlock by rebirth count and give passive water while you stand in them.
| Level | Unlock |
|---|---|
| 25 | Rebirth 1 available |
| 50 | Rebirth 2; path toward ×2 water training pool |
| 75 | Rebirth 3 |
| 100 | Rebirth 4; ×4 water pool needs about 5 rebirths |
| 125 | Rebirth 5 |
| 200+ | Later rebirth bands (rebirth 7 to 8 range) |
| Rebirths | Water mult | Cash mult |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.5× | 1.2× |
| 2 | 2× | 1.4× |
| 3 | 2.5× | 1.6× |
| 4 | 3× | 1.8× |
| 5 | 3.5× | 2× |
| 6+ | +0.5× water per rebirth | +0.2× cash per rebirth |
Rebirth pools
Separate from training pools, rebirth pools open deeper passive water stands once you have enough rebirths.
| Unlock | Pool | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 rebirths | First rebirth pool | Early passive water stand beyond the starter map |
| 5 rebirths | Deeper rebirth pool | Higher passive water gain; pairs with ×4 training pool |
Training pools for passive water
Stand inside these pools to gain water passively. Unlock them with rebirth count and level.
| Unlock | Bonus | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Early | ×1.5 water pool | First training stand |
| 2 rebirths | ×2 water pool | Stand inside to gain water passively |
| 5 rebirths | ×4 water pool | Tied to mid rebirth / ~level 100 to 125 |
| 12 rebirths + level 300 | End training zone | Highest passive water gain |
FAQ
Why is my luck number so huge?
Luck multipliers grow with depth. A pool showing 1,000× or 100,000× luck means better fish rolls, not that you need that much power to enter.
Is the last zone worth it?
Only if your pump can clear 650T pools in a reasonable time. If drains feel slow, farm income and upgrades in the 200B to 5T band first, then push through the 75T gate.
What are Wins?
Wins are a milestone currency listed in the game description. They track long-term progress with Water Master.
Do later zones look the same?
Some deep zones reuse similar layouts. Gate numbers and fish tables still change even when the map skin looks familiar.
Does rebirth wipe my cash?
No. Cash and pets stay. Rebirth resets water and level, then applies the new water and cash multipliers.
When should I rebirth?
At level 25 × your rebirth number, 25 for the first, 50 for the second, and so on. Because only water resets, rebirthing right at the gate is almost always correct.
Should I use Skip Stage?
Use it when your drain rate already clears the next gates. Skipping into a pool you cannot empty wastes time.
How many stages are there?
About 15 pool stages from starter water to the deepest endgame gates. The table above lists the main power and luck checkpoints.
Where do I rebirth?
Return to the green home zone on your plot. Rebirth, stocking the aquarium, and some shop actions all happen from that area.
When do rebirth pools open?
The first rebirth pool needs 2 rebirths. A deeper rebirth pool opens at 5 rebirths. Stand inside to gain water passively.