Updated: September 9, 2026

Drain the Lake All Badges Guide — Every Badge and How to Earn Them

Browse the Drain the Lake badge directory by objective and evidence status, then open a route guide only when the trigger is supported.

40 enabled badgesPage Focus
Pending checkFact Status
Official firstSource Rule

Embedded video: How to GET ALL BADGES - Radex Tips. This video directly matches the page task. Use it with the written steps below, and recheck any version-sensitive values in the live game.

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40 enabled badgesFast Answer

The official Roblox Badge API returned 40 enabled badges on September 9, 2026. Use the objective text below as the verified layer; in-game rewards, rarity groupings, and Ancient Bucket eligibility still need a current game check.

Player decision table

How to use the badge directory

StatusMeaningPlayer action
Official recordThe badge identity exists in Roblox dataUse it as a goal, not proof of the trigger
Route confirmedA trigger has stronger gameplay or first-party supportFollow the linked route
Needs in-game checkThe exact trigger or reward is unresolvedDo not spend a long session on a guessed step

The directory owns badge identity and status; specialist pages own route instructions.

Player decision table

All 40 Official Badges

These names and objectives come from the official Roblox Badge API. The grouping below is only for navigation; it is not an official rarity system.

GroupBadgeOfficial objective
CheckpointSunken SecretsReach the Shipwreck checkpoint
CheckpointDeep DiveReach the Cavern checkpoint
CheckpointThe MinesReach the Mineshaft checkpoint
CheckpointFire BelowReach the Molten checkpoint
CheckpointAncient RuinsReach the Lost City checkpoint
CheckpointInto the AbyssReach the Abyss checkpoint
EndingFind My PhoneUnlock the Phone ending
ChestLucky FindFind 10 chests
ChestSunken RichesFind 100 chests
ChestBottomless TreasureFind 1,000 chests
DrainingFirst DropDrain your first bucket
DrainingBucket BrigadeDrain 100 buckets
DrainingWater WorksDrain 1,000 buckets
DrainingOcean's Worst NightmareDrain 10,000 buckets
CollectionBucket ListUnlock every single bucket
SharkShark BaitGet caught by the Shark
ActionPlungeTake a swim in the lake
ProgressionFully TrainedComplete everything in the Skill Tree
SharkChew ToyGet bitten by the Shark 25 times
Hard modeLive BaitSurvive a Shark bite on Hard
SharkSlipperyEscape the Shark's lunge 10 times
CurrencyToken TycoonEarn 100,000 lifetime Tokens
CurrencyLiquid AssetsEarn 1,000,000 lifetime Tokens
CurrencyDeep PocketsHold 5,000 Diamonds at once
DifficultyOverachieverBeat the game on Medium
DifficultyDrained & DerangedBeat the game on Hard
ChallengeTouristBeat the game without draining a single bucket yourself
ChallengeSkill IssueBeat the game without buying a single upgrade
EndingHidden TreasureReach the Hidden Treasure ending
DiscoveryRich MillionaireFind the hidden gold nugget somewhere in the world
DiscoveryMysterious RelicDiscover the glowing ancient relic hidden in the game
DiscoveryAnomaly DiscoveredLocate the mysterious anomaly hidden within the game world
AtlantisLost TridentFill the temple bowl and claim the lost Atlantis trident
CraftingPower SurgeCraft 500 Energy Pads
CraftingMaster PlumberCraft 500 Auto Drains
CraftingDeposit MogulCraft 500 Depositors
UnlockDemolition ExpertUnlock the demolition bunker and get the TNT bucket
UndescribedHarbour ExplorerNo description in the current Roblox API
UndescribedRuler of AtlantisNo description in the current Roblox API
EndingFrozen ThroneReach the Frozen Throne ending

Count: 40 enabled badges. In-game rewards and any Ancient Bucket badge gate need a current in-game check.

What the official badge data does not prove

Roblox's badge endpoint does not expose the game's Gem payout table, a Common/Rare/Epic/Legendary badge taxonomy, or the Ancient Bucket unlock counter. Those details must be checked in the current game client before they become route advice.

  • Do not calculate a total Gem value from this API list.
  • Do not assume every badge counts toward a bucket unlock.
  • Do not infer a hidden route when the official description is empty.
Player decision table

Verified checkpoint and ending goals

This shorter view isolates objectives that are safe to use as route milestones because the destination is explicit in the official description.

TypeBadgeOfficial objective
CheckpointSunken SecretsReach the Shipwreck checkpoint
CheckpointDeep DiveReach the Cavern checkpoint
CheckpointThe MinesReach the Mineshaft checkpoint
CheckpointFire BelowReach the Molten checkpoint
CheckpointAncient RuinsReach the Lost City checkpoint
CheckpointInto the AbyssReach the Abyss checkpoint
EndingFind My PhoneUnlock the Phone ending
EndingHidden TreasureReach the Hidden Treasure ending
EndingFrozen ThroneReach the Frozen Throne ending

Exact travel steps, costs, and rewards remain update-sensitive even when the destination is official.

Ancient Bucket evidence boundary

Older public guides connect the Ancient Bucket to a badge count and developer-group membership, but the current Roblox Badge API does not prove that unlock rule. Treat it as a lead that needs a current in-game check, not as a confirmed requirement.

  • Confirm the requirement text in the current lobby or inventory UI.
  • Confirm whether every enabled Roblox badge counts toward the gate.
  • Confirm the current claim location and any group-membership requirement.
Player task

Quick Guide

Players need the complete current badge list and exact official objectives without guessed Gem rewards, rarity tiers, or unlock routes.

  1. Use the official objective column as the current verified requirement.
  2. Treat Harbour Explorer and Ruler of Atlantis as named goals only because the API currently provides no description.
  3. Do not infer Gem rewards or rarity from the order of the official list.
  4. Check the live game before using badges as an Ancient Bucket unlock route.
Information sources

Sources & Data References

System Source Notes: system pages combine Roblox data, matched videos, badge signals, and public guide clues to keep route advice useful without pretending every value is final.

Official Roblox badge API
Roblox sourceChecked 2026-08-04 · High reliability

Used to verify 40 enabled badges and the official badge names and descriptions used by route pages after the Endless update.

Official Roblox game API
Roblox sourceChecked 2026-08-04 · High reliability

Used to verify the current Endless update identity, developer group, public stats snapshot, and the August 1 update timestamp during the August 4 fact review.

Official announcement

The official Roblox badge API returned 40 enabled badges in the August 4, 2026 snapshot.

High confidence · Next check 2026-08-07
Official announcement

Official badge descriptions confirm the checkpoint badge targets used by this route page.

High confidence · Next check 2026-08-07
Official announcement

Official badge data confirms ending, difficulty, and Hard-related targets; exact routes still need gameplay checks.

High confidence · Next check 2026-08-07
FAQ

Drain the Lake All Badges Guide — Every Badge and How to Earn Them FAQ

How many badges do I need for the Ancient Bucket?

Older public guides report a 10-badge plus group requirement, but the current official Badge API does not prove it. Check the current in-game unlock text before planning around that number.

What is the rarest badge in Drain the Lake?

This page does not assign an official rarity. Roblox confirms Ocean's Worst Nightmare requires draining 10,000 buckets, but rarity comparisons need current award statistics.

How many total Gems can I earn from badges?

The Roblox Badge API does not expose in-game Gem rewards, so this page does not publish a total. Check the current reward UI before using badges for currency planning.

What is the difference between Tokens, Gems, and Diamonds?

The official game description confirms Tokens and Skill Tree upgrades. Badge data confirms Token and Diamond milestones, but exact Gem and Diamond earning or spending routes need a current in-game check.

Are there promo codes for free Gems or badges?

Current code availability was not confirmed in-game during the September 9 review. Use official links and a dated in-game check before trusting a free reward claim.

Which guide should I open next?

Open Ancient Bucket for its evidence boundary, Checkpoints for the six official depth goals, or Endings for the official ending targets.

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