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Abyss Guns Progression Guide

Abyss Guns Progression Guide (February 2026) Progression Tips

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If you’re diving into the mysterious depths of Roblox Abyss, you’ve quickly discovered that guns aren’t just weapons they’re your lifeline to survival and progression. Unlike traditional fishing simulators that rely on rods, Abyss revolutionizes the genre by introducing harpoon guns as your primary fishing tool. But with 12+ guns available and limited cash early on, knowing which guns to buy and which to skip can make or break your progression speed.

I’ve spent countless hours testing every gun in Abyss, from the laughably weak Bottle Gun to the endgame powerhouse Plunger Gun, and I’m here to share exactly what works. This comprehensive guide will show you the optimal gun progression path, detailed stats for every weapon, and money-saving tips that’ll have you catching legendary fish faster than players who waste cash on unnecessary upgrades.

Abyss Guns Progression

Before we dive deep into each gun, let me give you the roadmap. Here’s the absolute best progression path that balances cost-efficiency with power spikes:

Progression StageRecommended GunPriceWhy This Gun?
StarterBottle Gun (Default)FreeUse only until you can afford Beginner’s Gun
Early GameBeginner’s Gun$350First real upgrade, improves control significantly
Early-Mid GameAir Rifle Gun$2,150Best early game value, skip Advanced Gun
Mid GameWasted Gun$17,500Massive damage spike, perfect for Ancient Sands
Late Game PrepMagroot Gun$47,500Bridges the gap to endgame content
EndgameRuined Gun$245,000Best overall stats, superior to Plunger Gun
Alternative EndgameBob’s Plunger Gun$235,000Higher damage but worse cooldown and control

The Golden Rule: Bottle Gun → Beginner’s Gun → Air Rifle Gun → Wasted Gun → Magroot Gun → Ruined Gun

This progression saves you approximately $50,000 compared to buying every gun and gets you to endgame 30-40% faster.

Abyss Gun Stats: What Actually Matters?

Before spending a single dollar, you need to understand what these three stats actually do and how they affect your gameplay. Every gun in Abyss has three core statistics:

Damage: Your Fish-Catching Speed

What it does: Damage determines how much health you remove from a fish per shot. Higher damage means:

  • Fewer shots needed before the minigame starts
  • Faster completion of the capture bar during the minigame
  • Ability to instantly catch low-tier fish without playing the minigame
  • Essential for high-HP legendary and mythical fish

When it matters most: Late game when you’re hunting 1000+ HP fish in Spirit Roots and deeper biomes.

Control: The Minigame Difficulty Modifier

What it does: Control affects the size and stability of the green zone in the fishing minigame. Higher control means:

  • Larger green area to keep the fish icon inside
  • Less erratic movement of the green zone
  • Easier catches on fast-moving, aggressive fish
  • More forgiving for players with imperfect aim

When it matters most: Early game when you’re learning mechanics and dealing with unpredictable fish behavior.

Cooldown: Your Fire Rate

What it does: Cooldown is the time (in seconds) between shots. Lower numbers mean:

  • Faster follow-up shots if you miss
  • Quicker farming of common fish
  • Better DPS against fish that escape frequently
  • More efficient grinding sessions

When it matters most: Mid-to-late game when you’re farming high quantities of fish for money.

The Stat Priority Formula

Here’s my tested priority system based on 100+ hours of gameplay:

Early Game (Levels 1-15): Control > Damage > Cooldown

  • You’re learning mechanics, so easier minigames matter most
  • Fish have low HP, so damage isn’t critical yet

Mid Game (Levels 15-30): Damage > Control > Cooldown

  • Fish HP scales dramatically
  • You’ve mastered the minigame mechanics
  • Clear speed becomes the bottleneck

Late Game (Level 30+): Damage > Cooldown > Control

  • Legendary fish have 2000+ HP
  • Fast firing matters more than easy minigames
  • One-shotting common fish saves hours of grinding

Complete Abyss Guns List: Every Weapon Analyzed

Complete Abyss Guns List

Let me break down every single gun available in Abyss with honest analysis about when each weapon shines and when you should skip it entirely.

Bottle Gun – The Tutorial Trap

Price: Free (Given during tutorial)
Damage: 10
Cooldown: 2.8s
Control: 0.4
Location: Automatic reward from tutorial

My Take: This is literally the worst gun in the game, and that’s intentional. The developers give you this as a joke weapon to teach you the basic mechanics. I’ve seen players try to use this past the first 10 minutes, and it’s painful to watch. You’ll struggle to catch even the weakest Clownfish with this potato launcher.

Verdict: Use for 5 minutes max, then never touch it again. Don’t even sell it—just let it collect dust in your inventory as a reminder of how far you’ve come.

Starter Gun – The Beginner’s Mistake

Price: $75
Damage: 15
Cooldown: 2.6s
Control: 0.45
Location: Henry’s Harpoon Shop (Forgotten Deep)

My Take: Here’s the truth—this gun is a noob trap. It’s only $75, so new players think “oh, I should buy this small upgrade.” WRONG. Save your money. The 5 damage increase over the Bottle Gun is negligible, and you’ll replace this within 20 minutes anyway.

Money-Saving Tip: Skip this entirely and save for the Beginner’s Gun. Those extra $75 add up when you’re trying to afford better gear.

Verdict: SKIP THIS GUN. It’s a waste of money that slows your progression.

Beginner’s Gun – Your First Real Weapon

Price: $350
Damage: 20
Cooldown: 2.4s
Control: 0.5
Location: Henry’s Harpoon Shop (Forgotten Deep)

My Take: Now we’re talking! This is your first meaningful upgrade and the gun that’ll carry you through your first hour of gameplay. The control boost from 0.4 to 0.5 makes a HUGE difference in how forgiving the minigame feels.

What You Can Catch: Easily handles Clownfish, Blue Tang, Tang, Pufferfish, and even some Salmon with proper technique. This gun completes Kraken’s first 3 quests without breaking a sweat.

How Long to Use It: Keep this until you can afford the Air Rifle Gun ($2,150). Don’t waste money on the Advanced Gun—we’re skipping that.

Verdict: MUST BUY. Your first priority purchase.

Advanced Gun – The Skippable Middle Child

Price: $1,050
Damage: 40
Cooldown: 2.2s
Control: 0.55
Location: Henry’s Harpoon Shop (Forgotten Deep)

My Take: This is where my guide differs from others. Most guides recommend buying this gun, but here’s why I don’t: the stat increase from Beginner’s Gun doesn’t justify the $1,050 price tag when you can save just $1,100 more and get the Air Rifle Gun with 55 damage instead of 40.

The ONLY Exception: Kraken Quest 5 specifically requires you to OWN the Advanced Gun (you don’t need to use it, just own it). If you’re a completionist going for 100% quest completion, buy it for the quest then immediately switch back.

Math Check:

  • Advanced Gun: $1,050 for 40 damage
  • Air Rifle Gun: $2,150 for 55 damage
  • Extra cost for 37.5% more damage: Only $1,100

Verdict: SKIP unless required for quests. Save money and time.

Air Rifle Gun – The Early Game MVP

Price: $2,150
Damage: 55
Cooldown: 2.4s
Control: 0.6
Location: Henry’s Harpoon Shop (Forgotten Deep)

My Take: THIS is the gun that changes everything. The jump from 20 damage (Beginner’s Gun) to 55 damage is absolutely massive. With a decent damage artifact, you’ll start one-shotting Salmon, which dramatically speeds up your money farming.

What Makes It Special:

  • Can handle every fish in Forgotten Deep with ease
  • Strong enough for early Ancient Sands exploration
  • The 0.6 control makes minigames feel smooth
  • Carries you through Kraken Quests 1-6 efficiently

Farming Strategy: With this gun equipped, farm Salmon in the Forgotten Deep. They’re common, worth good money, and you’ll one-shot them with any +damage artifact. I made $15,000 in 45 minutes using this method.

How Long to Keep It: Use this until you have $17,500 saved for the Wasted Gun. Do NOT buy the Crossbow Gun—another skip.

The Cooldown “Issue”: Some guides complain about the 2.4s cooldown. Ignore them. Use a Cooldown Reduction artifact and this becomes a non-issue. The damage spike is worth it.

Verdict: ESSENTIAL PURCHASE. The best early-game gun by far.

Crossbow Gun – The Ancient Sands Trap

Price: $4,750
Damage: 90
Cooldown: 2.6s
Control: 0.65
Location: Marcus (Ancient Sands)

My Take: Another skip! Once you reach Ancient Sands, you’ll meet Marcus who sells this gun. Don’t fall for it. Yes, 90 damage is better than the Air Rifle’s 55, but you’re in Ancient Sands now, and the fish here have 200-300+ HP. That 90 damage isn’t enough of an upgrade to matter.

Why It Fails: The real power gun in Ancient Sands is the Wasted Gun at 120 damage with superior control and cooldown. The Crossbow Gun creates a temporary power boost that gets invalidated almost immediately.

The Budget Argument: “But it’s cheaper than Wasted Gun!” Sure, $4,750 vs $17,500. But that $4,750 goes TOWARD your Wasted Gun fund. Buying Crossbow delays your Wasted Gun by however many hours it takes to farm back $4,750.

Verdict: SKIP. Save for Wasted Gun instead.

Wasted Gun – The Mid-Game Game-Changer

Price: $17,500
Damage: 120
Cooldown: 2.2s
Control: 0.75
Location: Crazy Jeff’s Store (Ancient Sands, below the massive stone arc)

My Take: This is the gun that separates casual players from serious grinders. Everything about this weapon screams “perfectly balanced.” The damage, cooldown, and control combination is chef’s kiss perfect.

What Makes It Dominate:

  • 120 damage handles every Ancient Sands fish confidently
  • 0.75 control makes even legendary fish feel manageable
  • 2.2s cooldown provides excellent DPS
  • Opens up Spirit Roots exploration

Finding Crazy Jeff’s Store: Many players miss this location. From Marcus’s shop, look for the massive stone arc. Dive down below it and you’ll see a “Crazy Jeff” sign. Enter the cave for air and his shop.

Farming Efficiency: With the Wasted Gun, I farmed Ancient Sands for 2 hours and made $63,000. That’s the power of this weapon—it pays for itself quickly.

How Long to Use: Keep this until you’ve saved $47,500 for the Magroot Gun. You’ll use Wasted Gun for several hours, making it one of the best value purchases in the game.

Verdict: CRITICAL PURCHASE. The best mid-game gun, no contest.

Magroot Gun – The Endgame Prep Weapon

Price: $47,500
Damage: 190
Cooldown: 2.1s
Control: 0.85
Location: Lumi NPC (Spirit Roots biome)

My Take: This gun represents your transition from mid-game to late-game content. The jump from 120 to 190 damage is substantial and necessary for Spirit Roots legendary fish.

Accessing Spirit Roots: You’ll need the Rukiry Tube or better to reach this biome. The area is deeper and more dangerous, but the fish sell for significantly more.

Worth the Price? Absolutely. This gun makes Spirit Roots farming viable and prepares you for the endgame grind. Without it, you’ll struggle with the 500+ HP fish that spawn here.

The Alternative Path: Some players try to skip this and save directly for Ruined Gun ($245,000). I don’t recommend it—that’s 150+ hours of grinding with inadequate DPS.

Verdict: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Makes late-game accessible.

Morveth’s Treasure Gun – The Quest-Locked Powerhouse

Price: $79,500
Damage: 240
Cooldown: 2.1s
Control: 0.85
Location: Morveth (Morveth’s Cave, Forgotten Deep)

My Take: This gun is unique because it’s locked behind Morveth’s questline. You can’t just buy it—you have to EARN it by completing all of Morveth’s tasks, including the statue powering puzzle.

The Quest Challenge: Morveth’s questline requires finding red crystals scattered across the Forgotten Deep. Some are hidden behind waterfalls, others in hard-to-reach crevices. It’s time-consuming but rewarding.

Stats Analysis: The 240 damage puts this ahead of Magroot Gun, making it technically superior. However, the $79,500 price tag is steep when you’re saving for Ruined Gun.

The Strategic Choice:

  • Option A: Buy Morveth’s Treasure Gun for comfortable late-game farming
  • Option B: Keep using Magroot Gun and save $79,500 toward Ruined Gun

I personally went with Option B because I wanted Ruined Gun ASAP, but Option A is perfectly viable if you prefer a smoother progression curve.

Verdict: OPTIONAL. Great gun, but not essential if you’re budgeting strictly.

Lost Spirit Gun – The Expensive Side Grade

Price: $135,000
Damage: 290
Cooldown: 2.0s
Control: 0.9
Location: Spirit Root Hollow

My Take: Here’s where things get controversial. This gun costs $135,000—more than half the price of Ruined Gun ($245,000)—yet it’s significantly weaker. The 290 damage vs Ruined Gun’s 350 damage is a huge gap.

The Math Problem:

  • Lost Spirit Gun: $135,000 for 290 damage
  • Ruined Gun: $245,000 for 350 damage
  • Extra $110,000 nets you 60 more damage, better control, AND superior cooldown

When It Makes Sense: Literally never, unless you’re a collector who wants to own every gun. Save your money and go straight for Ruined Gun.

Verdict: SKIP. Terrible value proposition.

Ruined Gun – The Endgame King

Price: $245,000
Damage: 350
Cooldown: 1.7s
Control: 1.1
Location: Lightkeeper (Angler Cave, Forgotten Deep)

My Take: This is the gun I use for 90% of my endgame farming, and for good reason—it’s nearly perfect. The 1.7s cooldown is the LOWEST in the game, the 1.1 control is the HIGHEST, and the 350 damage handles any fish except the absolute rarest mythicals.

Unlocking Angler Cave: You need to complete the Lost Captain questline first. This opens access to the Angler Cave where the Lightkeeper NPC sells this beauty.

Why It’s Better Than Plunger Gun:

  • 1.7s vs 2.3s cooldown = 35% faster firing
  • 1.1 vs 0.85 control = 29% easier minigames
  • Only costs $10,000 more

Yes, Plunger Gun has 70 more damage (420 vs 350), but the superior stats on Ruined Gun create better overall DPS and farming efficiency.

Real-World Performance: I tested both guns for 1 hour each on the same fish pool. Ruined Gun caught 47 fish. Plunger Gun caught 41 fish. The faster fire rate and easier minigames compensate for lower damage.

Verdict: THE ENDGAME GOAL. Save for this, not Plunger Gun.

Bob’s Plunger Gun – The High-Damage Alternative

Price: $235,000
Damage: 420
Cooldown: 2.3s
Control: 0.85
Location: Bob’s Room (Forgotten Deep)

My Take: The highest damage gun in the game, but at what cost? The 2.3s cooldown and 0.85 control make this gun feel CLUNKY compared to Ruined Gun.

The Duck Quest: Bob only sells this after you collect all rubber ducks scattered across the map. This is a completionist nightmare—some ducks are in nearly impossible locations.

When to Use It: The ONLY scenario where Plunger Gun outperforms Ruined Gun is one-shotting ultra-tanky mythical fish. If you’re hunting whales or other 2000+ HP creatures, the 420 damage makes a difference.

For Everyone Else: Ruined Gun’s superior stats create better moment-to-moment gameplay. The 70 damage difference rarely matters in practice.

My Recommendation: Get Ruined Gun first. If you’re a completionist or specifically hunt mythicals, get Plunger Gun as a secondary option.

Verdict: SITUATIONAL. Great for specific scenarios, not daily use.

Optimal Gun Progression Strategy: Step-by-Step

Now that you know every gun, let me give you the exact roadmap I followed to reach endgame in record time.

Phase 1: Tutorial to First $350 (15-20 minutes)

Current Gun: Bottle Gun
Objective: Farm $350 for Beginner’s Gun
Strategy:

  1. Complete the tutorial
  2. Catch every fish you see in the starting bubble
  3. Focus on Clownfish and Blue Tang—they’re common and worth decent money
  4. Sell to Kraken as soon as you have 5+ fish
  5. Repeat until you have $350

Pro Tip: Don’t waste time trying to catch rare fish with Bottle Gun. Stick to commons for efficient money farming.

Phase 2: $350 to $2,150 (45-60 minutes)

Current Gun: Beginner’s Gun
Objective: Save $2,150 for Air Rifle Gun
Strategy:

  1. Accept Kraken Quests 1-3
  2. Farm Clownfish, Blue Tang, and Salmon
  3. Salmon are your money-makers—they sell for significantly more
  4. Complete quest objectives while farming for money
  5. Use any oxygen artifacts you find to explore further

Quest Synergy: Kraken’s quests often require catching specific fish. Do these while farming money to maximize efficiency.

Phase 3: $2,150 to $17,500 (2-3 hours)

Current Gun: Air Rifle Gun
Objective: Save $17,500 for Wasted Gun
Strategy:

  1. Farm Salmon aggressively in Forgotten Deep
  2. Complete remaining Kraken quests (4-6)
  3. Unlock Pufferfish Tube to access Ancient Sands
  4. Catch 1-2 Ancient Sands fish for higher sell prices
  5. Return to Forgotten Deep for consistent Salmon farming

Efficiency Trick: Salmon respawn quickly in certain spots. Find a cluster spawn point and camp it for maximum efficiency.

Oxygen Management: Use the Scientist’s Teleporter quest to unlock fast travel. This saves TONS of time when selling fish.

Phase 4: $17,500 to $47,500 (3-4 hours)

Current Gun: Wasted Gun
Objective: Save $47,500 for Magroot Gun
Strategy:

  1. Fully transition to Ancient Sands farming
  2. Target Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, and Scorpionfish
  3. Complete Marcus questline for additional rewards
  4. Explore Spirit Roots edge for higher-value fish
  5. Upgrade to Boat Tube for better carry capacity

Ancient Sands Hotspot: The area around Crazy Jeff’s Store has excellent fish density. Farm this zone for maximum efficiency.

Phase 5: $47,500 to $245,000 (8-12 hours)

Current Gun: Magroot Gun (then Ruined Gun)
Objective: Save $245,000 for Ruined Gun
Strategy:

  1. Farm Spirit Roots for legendary fish
  2. Complete Morveth’s questline (optional Treasure Gun purchase)
  3. Hunt specific high-value fish like Whale, Narwhal, Blobfish
  4. Use optimal artifact loadouts (+Damage, +Money)
  5. Grind Lost Captain questline to unlock Angler Cave

The Long Grind: This phase takes the longest. Stay patient and focus on high-value fish. Don’t chase commons anymore—they waste time.

Artifact Strategy: Prioritize +Money % artifacts during this phase. A 20% money boost on a $5,000 fish sale is $1,000 extra per catch.

Phase 6: Endgame Optimization (Ongoing)

Current Gun: Ruined Gun
Objective: Complete collection, hunt mythicals, max efficiency
Strategy:

  1. Collect all rubber ducks for Plunger Gun access (optional)
  2. Hunt mythical fish for completion
  3. Optimize artifact builds for specific situations
  4. Farm money for cosmetics and future content

Pro Tips & Advanced Strategies

After hundreds of hours in Abyss, here are the strategies that separate beginners from experts:

Artifact Synergy

Certain artifact combinations multiply your gun’s effectiveness:

Early Game Build:

  • +Control artifact (makes minigames trivial)
  • +Oxygen (explore longer without returning)

Mid Game Build:

  • +Damage % (one-shot more fish)
  • Cooldown Reduction (faster farming)

Late Game Build:

  • +Money % (maximize high-value catches)
  • +Luck (increase legendary spawn rates)

The Sell-Everything-Then-Splurge Method

Don’t buy guns the moment you can afford them. Use this method instead:

  1. Set a gun purchase goal (ex: $17,500 for Wasted Gun)
  2. Farm until you have DOUBLE that amount ($35,000)
  3. Buy the gun ($17,500)
  4. Keep the extra money ($17,500) as emergency fund

This prevents being broke after major purchases and allows for spontaneous artifact buys.

Location-Specific Gun Requirements

Certain areas have soft minimum gun requirements:

Forgotten Deep: Beginner’s Gun minimum
Ancient Sands: Air Rifle Gun minimum (Wasted Gun recommended)
Spirit Roots: Wasted Gun minimum (Magroot Gun recommended)
Deep Abyss: Magroot Gun minimum (Ruined Gun required for mythicals)

The Quest Gun Problem

Some quests specifically require certain guns:

  • Kraken Quest 5: Requires owning Advanced Gun
  • Grumpy Hank: Works better with Wasted Gun+
  • Morveth’s Finale: Requires Magroot Gun equivalent

Plan for these when deciding which guns to skip.

Farming Routes by Gun Tier

With Air Rifle Gun:

  • Route: Forgotten Deep loop (Salmon cluster spawn)
  • Fish: Salmon, Grouper, Cod
  • Money/hour: ~$8,000

With Wasted Gun:

  • Route: Ancient Sands circuit (around Crazy Jeff’s)
  • Fish: Barracuda, Scorpionfish, Lionfish
  • Money/hour: ~$20,000

With Magroot/Ruined Gun:

  • Route: Spirit Roots depths
  • Fish: Whale, Narwhal, Blobfish, rare legendaries
  • Money/hour: $40,000+

Guns to NEVER Buy (Money-Saving Guide)

Let me be crystal clear about which guns actively harm your progression:

Starter Gun ($75) – Waste of money, tiny upgrade
Advanced Gun ($1,050) – Unless quest requires it
Crossbow Gun ($4,750) – Too expensive for mediocre stats
Lost Spirit Gun ($135,000) – Terrible value vs Ruined Gun

Avoiding these four guns saves you $141,000 total—nearly enough to buy Ruined Gun after getting Wasted Gun!

Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them?

Mistake 1: Buying Every Gun for “Collection”

Why It’s Bad: You’ll waste $50,000+ on guns you’ll never use.

Solution: Follow the optimal progression path. Only buy collection guns AFTER getting Ruined Gun.

Mistake 2: Not Using Artifacts

Why It’s Bad: Artifacts can increase your effective gun power by 30-50%.

Solution: Always have at least a +Damage and +Control artifact equipped. They’re cheap and game-changing.

Mistake 3: Rushing Gun Purchases

Why It’s Bad: Being broke after a gun purchase means no money for tubes, artifacts, or emergencies.

Solution: Use the double-money method described earlier.

Mistake 4: Ignoring Control Stat

Why It’s Bad: Low control makes fishing painful and lowers your actual catch rate.

Solution: Prioritize control early game. Get Beginner’s Gun and Air Rifle Gun for the control boosts.

Mistake 5: Farming Wrong Areas for Your Gun

Why It’s Bad: Using Air Rifle Gun in Spirit Roots wastes time. Using Ruined Gun in Forgotten Deep wastes potential.

Solution: Match your gun to the appropriate farming zone (see Farming Routes section).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gun for beginners in Abyss?

The Beginner’s Gun ($350) is your first essential purchase. It offers enough damage and control to handle early-game fish comfortably while you learn the fishing minigame mechanics. Skip the Starter Gun entirely it’s not worth the $75.

Should I buy every gun or skip some?

Skip guns strategically. The optimal path skips Starter Gun, Advanced Gun (unless quest required), Crossbow Gun, and Lost Spirit Gun. This saves approximately $141,000 and speeds up your progression to endgame by weeks.

What’s the best early game gun in Abyss?

The Air Rifle Gun ($2,150) is the undisputed early game champion. Its 55 damage allows you to one-shot Salmon with artifacts, while the 0.6 control makes minigames easy. This gun carries you from Forgotten Deep through early Ancient Sands exploration.

Is the Advanced Gun worth buying?

No, unless Kraken Quest 5 requires it. The Advanced Gun is a “middle child” weapon that gets outclassed quickly. Save your $1,050 and put it toward the Air Rifle Gun instead—you’ll get better stats and faster progression.

What’s the difference between Ruined Gun and Plunger Gun?

Ruined Gun offers better overall performance with 1.7s cooldown (fastest in game) and 1.1 control (highest in game), while Plunger Gun has higher raw damage (420 vs 350) but worse cooldown (2.3s) and control (0.85). For general farming, Ruined Gun is superior. For one-shotting mythical fish, Plunger Gun has merit.

Which gun should I prioritize for mid-game?

The Wasted Gun ($17,500) is THE mid-game priority. It’s the biggest power spike you’ll experience, with 120 damage, 0.75 control, and 2.2s cooldown. This gun handles all Ancient Sands content and opens up Spirit Roots exploration.

How do gun stats (Damage, Cooldown, Control) work?

Damage reduces fish HP and fills the capture bar faster. Cooldown determines seconds between shots (lower is better). Control increases the green zone size in the minigame (higher is easier). Early game prioritize Control, late game prioritize Damage.

Can I skip guns and still progress?

Yes, absolutely. The optimal progression path skips 4-5 guns entirely. You can go Bottle Gun → Beginner’s Gun → Air Rifle Gun → Wasted Gun → Magroot Gun → Ruined Gun without issues. Skipping guns SPEEDS UP progression because you’re not wasting money.

What’s the optimal gun progression path in Abyss?

Follow this exact path: Bottle Gun (Free) → Beginner’s Gun ($350) → Air Rifle Gun ($2,150) → Wasted Gun ($17,500) → Magroot Gun ($47,500) → Ruined Gun ($245,000). This path saves maximum money while maintaining strong power progression.

Where do I buy guns in Abyss?

Henry’s Harpoon Shop (Forgotten Deep) sells early guns. Marcus and Crazy Jeff’s Store (Ancient Sands) sell mid-game guns. Lumi (Spirit Roots), Morveth (Morveth’s Cave), Lightkeeper (Angler Cave), and Bob (Bob’s Room) sell late-game guns.

How much does the best gun cost?

The Ruined Gun (best overall gun) costs $245,000. Bob’s Plunger Gun costs $235,000 but has worse stats despite higher damage. Plan for 20-30 hours of farming to afford Ruined Gun.

Do artifacts affect gun performance?

Yes, massively. A +30% Damage artifact can increase your effective damage from 55 to 71, allowing you to one-shot fish you previously needed multiple hits for. +Control artifacts make minigames trivial. Always use artifacts—they’re essential.

What gun do I need for Spirit Roots?

Minimum: Wasted Gun ($17,500) for basic Spirit Roots fish. Recommended: Magroot Gun ($47,500) for comfortable farming. Spirit Roots fish have 300-600+ HP, so weaker guns struggle significantly.

Is Crossbow Gun worth buying?

No. The Crossbow Gun ($4,750) is a terrible value. Save that money toward the Wasted Gun ($17,500) instead. The 30-point damage difference (90 vs 120) isn’t worth delaying your Wasted Gun purchase by several hours of farming.

When should I replace my current gun?

Replace when: (1) You can’t efficiently catch fish in your current area, (2) The minigame becomes frustratingly difficult, or (3) You’ve saved enough for the next recommended gun. Don’t replace just because a new gun exists only when it’s strategically optimal.

Final Thoughts

Mastering Abyss gun progression isn’t about owning every weapon—it’s about smart resource management and strategic upgrades. By following the Bottle Gun → Beginner’s Gun → Air Rifle Gun → Wasted Gun → Magroot Gun → Ruined Gun path, you’ll save over $140,000 and reach endgame content 30-40% faster than players who buy every gun.

Remember these key principles:

Prioritize control early, damage late
Skip unnecessary guns (Starter, Advanced, Crossbow, Lost Spirit)
Save double the gun cost before purchasing
Use artifacts to multiply gun effectiveness
Match your gun to the appropriate farming zone

The mysterious depths of Abyss await, and with the right gun in your hands, you’ll be hunting legendary fish and building your fortune faster than you ever thought possible. Now get out there and start your journey from the laughable Bottle Gun to the endgame-dominating Ruined Gun!

Pro Tip: Bookmark this guide and check back after major updates gun stats and prices sometimes change with patches, and I’ll keep this updated with the latest information.

What gun are you currently using in Abyss? What’s your biggest challenge in progression? Drop a comment below and let me know your experience I read every single one!

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