Core Progression
Bucket Upgrades
Bigger bucket value and smoother collection speed matter first because the whole run starts with scooping water and turning it into faster token gain.
Tier
S
Why it lands here
Bucket Upgrades matters because it changes how smooth your Drain the Lake loop feels the moment upgrades start getting expensive. The best priorities either raise total draining value, improve token flow, or help every future depth push feel more efficient.
Recommended use: push this sooner if it fixes a real weakness in your current setup, delay it if a more basic workflow layer is still missing, and avoid panic-spending into it just because a run feels shaky.
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