Abyss is a popular Roblox experience where deep-sea exploration and fishing become a thrilling survival journey. You will dive into vast ocean depths, catch rare fish, and complete quests while managing oxygen and dodging underwater dangers.
Moreover, the game features some of the most complex mechanics that you will ever see in a Roblox game. From catching various fish types to choosing the right tube, everything can feel a bit confusing if you’re starting to play the game. So, to help you out, here’s a complete Abyss Beginner’s Guide to help you get started.
Core Gameplay in Abyss
In Abyss, your journey begins inside a protected Hub zone, a safe area enclosed by a massive air bubble that keeps the ocean at bay. Within this bubble, you will find essential NPCs such as the Gun shop, Tube shop, and the Artifact crafting station. The moment you step beyond this barrier, your Oxygen begins to drain, marking the true start of your underwater expedition.
The main gameplay loop revolves around diving into the ocean, hooking fish using harpoons, gathering materials, and selling your catch to the Kraken while completing quests. The money and resources you earn allow you to upgrade your gear, unlock better tubes, purchase stronger guns, and explore increasingly dangerous depths.
Moreover, progression depends on how efficiently you manage Oxygen, inventory weight, equipment upgrades, race selection, and the artifacts you choose during your underwater exploration.
All Basic Controls
Mastering movement is crucial before diving deep in Abyss. Moreover, learning the keybinds is essential if you want to take your first steps in the progression ladder. Below, we’ve listed all the keybinds that are available in Abyss.
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| W, A, S, D | Move your character |
| F | Interact with NPCs, open chests, buy items |
| Q | Descend (outside the bubble) |
| E | Ascend (outside the bubble) |
| Left Click (M1) | Fire your harpoon |
| Left Shift | Activate Tube Boost |
| G | Open Backpack |
| 1 to 0 | Quick-use item slots |
How Fishing Works in Abyss
Fishing in Abyss is far more action-oriented than traditional Roblox fishing games. Instead of using rods, you rely on harpoon guns to capture fish and certain quest-related items. The process begins once you equip a gun and leave the safe zone. Outside this zone, fish begin spawning in open waters, which you can then hook using your gun.
So, to catch a fish, you need to aim carefully and fire your harpoon. Depending on the strength of your weapon and the fish’s health, you will need to land multiple shots before initiating the capture phase. So, use stronger guns as they require fewer shots. Once ready, a mini-game starts where you must keep the moving fish icon inside the green zone as the bar fills. The better your control, the faster the capture completes.
However, fishing isn’t risk-free. Many fish retaliate when attacked, and aggressive species like sharks can strike even if you’re not targeting them. Additionally, if you deal too much damage and kill a fish instead of completing the mini-game, you can still collect it, but it will sell for less compared to a live catch. This makes balancing damage and control an important part of efficient fishing in Abyss.
Every Gun & How to Get Them in Abyss
Guns determine how efficiently you can catch fish. You can use Harpoons to catch fish in Abyss, and each type of gun has different damage, cooldown, and control. Below, we’ve mentioned the purpose of each stat in a gun in Abyss.
- Damage – Reduces fish health faster.
- Control – Enlarges the green mini-game zone.
- Cooldown – Time between shots.
Likewise, there are 12 guns in Abyss, each with its own unique design and stats. Below, we’ve listed a table mentioning all the guns, along with their stats and cost in Abyss.
| Gun | Stats | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasted Gun | Damage: 120 DMG Cooldown: 2.2s Control: 0.75 | $18,500 | Crazy Jeff’s Store below the stone arc in Ancient Sands. |
| Bottle Gun | Damage: 10 DMG Cooldown: 2.8s Control: 0.4 | Free | It’s a free reward from the tutorial, helping you learn how Abyss Guns work early. |
| Morveth’s Treasure Gun | Damage: 240 DMG Cooldown: 2s Control: 0.9 | $79,500 | Bought from Morveth inside his cave after finishing his full questline. |
| Starter Gun | Damage: 15 DMG Cooldown: 2.6s Control: 0.45 | $75 | Henry’s Harpoon Shop inside the starting bubble area in the Forgotten Deep. |
| Ruined Gun | Damage: 350 DMG Cooldown: 1.7s Control: 1.15 | $9,999,999 | Sold by the Lightkeeper NPC inside Angler Cave after completing Lost Captain questline. |
| Advanced Gun | Damage: 40 DMG Cooldown: 2.2s Control: 0.55 | $950 | Purchased from Henry’s Harpoon Shop in the Forgotten Deep starting zone. |
| Bob’s Plunger Gun | Damage: 420 DMG Cooldown: 2.3s Control: 0.85 | $9,999,999 | Found in Bob’s Room, unlocked after collecting all rubber ducks. |
| Beginner’s Gun | Damage: 20 DMG Cooldown: 2.4s Control: 0.5 | $300 | Henry’s Harpoon Shop located inside the bubble in the Forgotten Deep. |
| Magroot Gun | Damage: 190 DMG Cooldown: 2.1s Control: 0.85 | TBA | Purchased from the Lumi NPC inside the Spirit Roots biome. |
| Crossbow Gun | Damage: 70 DMG Cooldown: 2.6s Control: 0.8 | $4,750 | Sold by Marcus, the merchant NPC in the Ancient Sands biome. |
| Lost Spirit Gun | Damage: 290 DMG Cooldown: 1.9s Control: 1 | TBA | Location currently unknown and marked as TBA. |
| Air Rifle Gun | Damage: 60 DMG Cooldown: 2.4s Control: 0.6 | $2,150 | Henry’s Harpoon Shop in the Forgotten Deep, considered the best early-game gun. |
All Fish Types & Mutations in Abyss
Abyss features a vast collection of fish species spread across multiple biomes, with over a hundred varieties available at launch. Higher-rarity fish are much harder to encounter but sell for significantly more cash, making them highly valuable targets during deep-sea expeditions. Common fish appear frequently in early zones, while Epic and Legendary species are usually found in deeper or more dangerous areas.
In addition to rarity, fish can spawn with special mutations that increase their overall value and sometimes serve as requirements for specific quests. These mutations act as bonus modifiers, making certain catches far more desirable than their standard counterparts.
Fish also vary in weight, which directly impacts both their selling price and how much inventory space they consume. Heavier fish are worth more but take up more of your limited carry capacity, forcing you to balance profit against storage efficiency.
Oxygen & Tubes in Abyss – The Core Progression Mechanic
Managing Oxygen is one of the most important survival mechanics in Abyss. The moment you step outside the main Hub bubble, your Oxygen begins to drain steadily. You can monitor your remaining supply through the blue sphere displayed in the bottom-left corner of the screen, which gradually empties as time passes underwater.
If your Oxygen runs out while you are still outside the safe zone, you instantly drown, losing a considerable amount of cash along with the fish you are carrying before respawning at the base, unless you have a race that prevents it. Because of this, Oxygen naturally limits how far and how deep you can explore.
So, to push beyond these boundaries, you will need better equipment and upgraded stats to increase your Oxygen capacity, which is exactly where Tubes become essential. Tubes are your main source of traversal in Abyss, allowing you to travel farther and deeper from the spawn. Moreover, each tube has certain stats that you need to watch out for.
| Stat | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Oxygen | Total breathing capacity outside the bubble |
| Weight | Carry limit for fish and gear |
| Max Depth | Maximum depth before forced drowning |
All Tubes & How to Get Them
Currently, there are 13 tubes in Abyss, each having its own unique stats. Moreover, you can obtain them from various locations on the map. Below, we’ve listed all the tubes in Abyss and how to get them.
| Tubes | Stats | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden Tube | Oxygen: 40 Depth Limit: 15m Weight: 5kg Speed: 20/s | Free | Available for free |
| Old Tube | Oxygen: 55 Depth Limit: 25m Weight: 10kg Speed: 20/s | $50 | Forgotten Deep – David’s Tube Shop |
| Normal Tube | Oxygen: 70 Depth Limit: 50m Weight: 25kg Speed: 20/s | $350 | Forgotten Deep – David’s Tube Shop |
| Fire Tube | Oxygen: 90 Depth Limit: 100m Weight: 45kg Speed: 20/s | $1,500 | Forgotten Deep – David’s Tube Shop |
| Pufferfish Tube | Oxygen: 110 Depth Limit: 180m Weight: 80kg Speed: 22/s | $2,850 | Forgotten Deep – David’s Tube Shop |
| Boat Tube | Oxygen: 130 Depth Limit: 275m Weight: 120kg Speed: 22/s | $5,250 | Ancient Sands – Near Marcus Merchant |
| Zeppelin Tube | Oxygen: 150 Depth Limit: 375m Weight: 155kg Speed: 24/s | $18,500 | Diver NPC (after completing 5 quests) |
| Rukiry Tube | Oxygen: 180 Depth Limit: 460m Weight: 180kg Speed: 24/s | $40,500 | Ancient Sands – Top of Grumpy Hunk’s Tower |
| Oxy Tube | Oxygen: 220 Depth Limit: 495m Weight: 250kg Speed: 28/s | $84,500 | Spirit Roots |
| Plane Tube | Oxygen: 260 Depth Limit: 550m Weight: 305kg Speed: 26/s | $86,500 | Diver NPC (after completing 5 quests) |
| Lost Spirit Tube | Oxygen: 300 Depth Limit: 600m Weight: 370kg Speed: 30/s | $150,000 | Spirit Roots |
| Ruined Tube | Oxygen: 380 Depth Limit: 650m Weight: 480kg Speed: 32/s | $270,000 | Forgotten Deep – Inside Bob’s Room |
| Bath Tube | Oxygen: 320 Depth Limit: 650m Weight: 600kg Speed: 27/s | $256,000 | Forgotten Deep – Inside Bob’s Room |
Each Tube has a Tube Boost, which can be activated with Left Shift. It increases movement speed but drains Oxygen quickly.
Artifacts & How to Get Them in Abyss
Artifacts provide consistent stat boosts that remain active once equipped, which allows you to tailor your build around speed, oxygen capacity, damage output, cooldown reduction, weight handling, cash gain, or XP bonuses. Moreover, they are obtained from Geodes that you can get while fishing.
During the reeling mini-game, Geodes appear as a treasure chest icon. So, if you manage to secure one, you can take it to the Virelia NPC to have it opened and claim the Artifact inside.
All NPC Quest Givers & Hidden Questlines in Abyss
Beyond the main Hub NPCs, several hidden characters offer unique questlines and rewards. Below, we’ve listed a table mentioning the various NPCs and their questlines in Abyss.
| NPC | Location | Questline & Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| The Duck Collector | Hidden behind a secret door in the ocean | You must repeatedly knock until he responds. His questline involves finding rubber ducks scattered across different areas of the sea. |
| Lost Captain | Roaming inside a deep ocean shipwreck | A challenging multi-step questline that eventually unlocks a portal to the Lightkeeper. The Lightkeeper sells some of the strongest late-game gear available. The area also contains rare fish and additional collectibles. |
| The Diver | Standing on top of a sunken submarine outside the safe zone | Assigns delivery-based quests that require transporting heavy items across locations. This encourages upgrading your Weight stat. He sells powerful mid-game tubes such as the Zeline Tube and Plane Tube. |
| Morveth | Inside a hidden cave behind a waterfall | His questline involves activating nearby statues using red crystals. Completing it unlocks Morveth’s Treasure Gun for purchase. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You begin inside a safe Hub area protected by a large bubble. Once you leave this bubble, your Oxygen starts draining. From there, you can dive into the ocean, catch fish, complete quests, and earn money to upgrade your gear.
Equip a harpoon gun, leave the safe zone, and shoot fish until they are weakened. After that, a mini-game begins where you must keep the moving icon inside the green zone to successfully capture the fish.
If your Oxygen reaches zero while outside the bubble, you drown instantly. You lose a portion of your cash and the fish you’re carrying, then respawn back at the base.
Artifacts are obtained from Geodes that you can get while fishing. If you successfully collect a Geode during the mini-game, take it to Virelia in the Hub to open it and receive a random Artifact with stat bonuses.
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