
When you start playing Roblox Abyss, you’re immediately thrown into the deep end with a randomly assigned race. More often than not, you’ll end up with something like Human or Poop (yes, that’s actually a race), which honestly won’t help you survive the crushing depths for long. That’s where the race reroll system comes in, and trust me, mastering it is absolutely crucial if you want to progress past the shallow waters.
| Quick Answer | Details |
|---|---|
| Reroll Method | Use Star Shards in the Race menu (100 for Normal, 450 for Lucky) |
| Best Races | Kraken, Sea Angel (Mythic), Shark, Vampire Squid (Legendary) |
| Pity System | 20 rerolls = Guaranteed Epic; 50 rerolls = Guaranteed Legendary |
| How to Get Star Shards | Achievements, Quests, Bestiary, Abyss Codes, or Robux |
I’ve spent countless hours testing every race in Abyss, rerolling hundreds of times, and I’m going to show you exactly how the system works, which races are actually worth keeping, and the smartest ways to farm Star Shards for more reroll attempts. Whether you’re a complete beginner or you’re already diving into the deeper biomes, this guide will save you a ton of wasted rerolls.
Before we dive into the rerolling process, let me explain what makes races so important in this game. Unlike typical Roblox simulators where your class is just cosmetic, your race in Abyss directly impacts your survival, damage output, oxygen capacity, and overall progression speed.
Each race belongs to one of six rarity tiers: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary, and Mythic. The higher the rarity, the more powerful stat bonuses and passive abilities you’ll get. Some races give you massive damage multipliers, while others extend your oxygen supply or provide life-saving resurrection passives.
The catch? Higher rarity races are significantly harder to roll. Without Lucky Rerolls, you have a whopping 50% chance of getting a Common race (which are basically useless), and only a 0.2% chance of landing a Mythic. This is why understanding the reroll mechanics is absolutely essential.
| Rarity | Normal Reroll Chance | Lucky Reroll Chance | Notable Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | 50% | 3% | Human, Poop, Elf, Coral |
| Uncommon | 29% | 27% | Monkey, Cyclops, Fish |
| Rare | 14% | 38% | Puffer, Spirit, Narwhal |
| Epic | 5% | 21% | Crab, Anglerfish |
| Legendary | 2% | 10% | Shark, Vampire Squid |
| Mythic | 0.2% | 1% | Kraken, Sea Angel |
Looking at these numbers, you can immediately see why Lucky Rerolls are game-changers. The chance of pulling a Common race drops from 50% down to just 3%, while your Rare race chance jumps from 14% to 38%. That’s a massive difference.
Let me walk you through the exact process of rerolling your race. It’s straightforward once you know where to look.
First things first, you need to complete the tutorial. The game won’t let you access the race reroll menu until you’ve finished the initial fishing and movement tutorial. This usually takes about 5-10 minutes for new players.
The Pity System: This is huge and many players don’t realize it exists. After 20 rerolls, you’re guaranteed to get at least an Epic race. After 50 rerolls, you’re guaranteed a Legendary race. This means even if you have terrible luck, you’ll eventually land something decent.
Race Slot System: You can have up to three race slots active simultaneously:
Having multiple slots is incredibly valuable because you can swap between different races depending on what you’re doing. For example, I keep Shark in one slot for pure damage farming, and Anglerfish in another slot for exploring dark biomes.
Kraken Progression Note: If you roll Kraken, keep it equipped in at least one slot at all times. The Endless Depths passive stacks damage with every fish you catch (up to 50% max), but this progress is NOT retroactive. If you reroll Kraken after catching 500 fish, you lose all that progress.

Star Shards are the currency you need for rerolls, and farming them efficiently is the key to finding your perfect race quickly. Here are all the methods ranked from best to worst:
This is by far the fastest way to get Star Shards when the game first launches. The developers regularly release codes that give anywhere from 100 to 500+ Star Shards each.
Currently active codes usually include launch rewards and special event codes. I recommend checking dedicated Abyss code websites daily because these codes expire quickly. One good code can give you enough Shards for multiple rerolls.
Open your Achievement menu by clicking the third icon in the top-right corner of your screen. You’ll find dozens of achievements that reward Star Shards:
The beauty of achievements is that you’ll naturally complete many of them just by playing. Some of the easier early achievements include:
Pick up quests from NPCs around the bubble hub. Quest rewards vary, but most give between 10-50 Star Shards. The daily quests reset every 24 hours and are excellent for consistent Shard income.
Story quests typically reward larger amounts (100-200 Shards) but can only be completed once. Focus on these early for a quick Shard boost.
Every time you catch a new fish species, it gets added to your bestiary. Completing sections of the bestiary awards Star Shards. Go to the bestiary index and collect your rewards regularly.
The bestiary is organized by biome, so if you’re exploring new areas, you’ll naturally discover new fish. Some rare fish give bonus Shards when first caught.
If you’re completely out of patience, you can buy Star Shard packs with Robux. Click the plus button next to your Shard count in the race menu to see the available packs.
However, I strongly recommend against this unless you have Robux to spare. The game is generous enough with free Shards that spending real money on rerolls isn’t necessary.
Here’s my personal routine for maximizing Star Shard income:
Following this routine, I usually get 500-1,000 Star Shards per day without spending any Robux.
Now let’s break down every single race in the game. I’ve organized them by rarity and included my personal evaluation of whether each race is worth keeping or rerolling.
Stats:
Passive Abilities:
My Take: Kraken is the best overall race for long-term progression. The permanent damage stacking is insane once you’ve caught enough fish, and Leviathan’s Legacy essentially gives you an extra life every 8 minutes. The only downside is you need to catch 1,250 fish to max out the damage bonus, which takes time. But once you hit that cap, you’re dealing ridiculous damage compared to other races.
The resurrection passive has saved my runs countless times, especially in deeper biomes where one mistake usually means death. Keep this race in a slot permanently once you roll it.
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My Take: Sea Angel is a high-skill race that rewards aggressive play. The movement speed is the highest in the game, which helps both with exploration and escaping danger. Kinetic Wrath makes your speed directly translate to damage, which is a unique scaling mechanic.
However, you need to maintain low oxygen (below 50%) to get the full benefits, which takes some finesse. The free tube boost when below 20% oxygen is clutch for emergency escapes. If you’re confident in your oxygen management, Sea Angel competes with Kraken for best race in the game.
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My Take: Shark is the highest raw damage race in Abyss. The combination of +20% base damage, faster attack speed, and the Blood Frenzy bonus makes you absolutely shred fish and enemies. The reduced oxygen cost for tube boosting means you can zip around and still have oxygen left for fighting.
Like Sea Angel, Shark requires you to operate at low oxygen to maximize value. If you can manage that risk, Shark is phenomenal for speedrunning catches and farming efficiently. It’s my go-to race for pure damage farming.
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My Take: Vampire Squid has the highest oxygen bonus in the game, and Blood Siphon is a game-changer for extended exploration. If you time your catches right (every 15 seconds), you can stay underwater almost indefinitely.
The sustain it provides means fewer trips back to the bubble, which translates to faster progression. It’s especially strong in biomes with abundant fish. The only downside is it requires good timing to maximize the oxygen regen. Definitely a top-tier race worth keeping.
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My Take: Crab is the best beginner-friendly Epic race. It gives solid bonuses across the board without any complex mechanics. Iron Shell essentially gives you 25% more effective HP, which is huge in dangerous biomes.
The balanced stat bonuses make Crab viable from early game through mid game. While it doesn’t have the explosive power of Legendary races, it’s extremely consistent and forgiving. If you roll Crab early, you can comfortably use it until you land something better.
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My Take: Anglerfish is a niche race that excels in specific situations. Abyssal Light is incredible for dark biomes where visibility is terrible. I keep Anglerfish in my second slot specifically for exploring dark areas.
Hunter’s Instinct occasionally doubles your loot, which is nice for farming. The stats aren’t as impactful as Crab’s, but the utility from Abyssal Light makes Anglerfish worth keeping as a secondary race. Don’t use it as your main slot though.
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My Take: Spirit is the best Rare race and an excellent early-game option. Last Breath is basically a free revive that lets you overextend safely while learning the game’s mechanics and biome layouts.
The 3-minute cooldown is much shorter than Kraken’s 8-minute resurrection, though you only get 30% oxygen instead of 100%. Still, for beginners, Spirit is absolutely worth keeping until you roll something better. It’s saved me dozens of times while exploring new areas.
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My Take: Puffer gives you a decent oxygen boost and some passive damage through reflection. The 20% damage reflection effectively functions as both damage reduction AND a damage source.
It’s solid for early-mid game, especially if you’re taking a lot of hits. The oxygen bonus helps with exploration. Not amazing, but serviceable until you get better options.
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My Take: Narwhal has good stats for carrying more fish and moving faster, which helps with farming efficiency. The problem is Piercing Horn’s 10% proc rate is too unreliable to build around.
The speed boost is nice, but Spirit’s resurrection is more valuable overall. Narwhal is okay as a temporary race, but I’d reroll if I got this.
These Uncommon races give minor stat bonuses:
My Take: All three Uncommon races are okay for the first hour of gameplay but get outscaled quickly. If you roll any of these, use them temporarily but prioritize rerolling as soon as you have enough Shards. They’ll help you get started, but don’t invest in them long-term.
Common races have minimal bonuses or no passive abilities at all:
My Take: Never keep Common races. They’re essentially worthless. Even Poop’s +10% damage is outclassed by literally every higher rarity race. Always reroll these immediately.
The only reason Common races exist is to dilute the pool for normal rerolls, which is why Lucky Rerolls are so valuable. That 3% Common rate versus 50% makes a massive difference.
Based on my extensive testing, here’s how I rank all races for overall progression:
After hundreds of rerolls, here’s the strategy I recommend for different stages of progression:
Goal: Get any Rare or higher race
Strategy:
Why Normal Rerolls Early: When you’re starting out, even Uncommon or Rare races are significant upgrades over Human. Normal rerolls let you quickly get something usable while you learn the game.
Goal: Land an Epic or Legendary race
Strategy:
Why Lucky Rerolls: The improved odds make it much more likely you’ll land Epic+ races. The 38% Rare rate means you’re unlikely to go backwards, and you have a real shot at Legendary.
Goal: Hunt for Mythic races
Strategy:
Mythic Hunting: With a 1% chance on Lucky Rerolls, you can expect to roll a Mythic roughly every 100 attempts. That’s 45,000 Star Shards on average. Keep grinding achievements and quests to maintain your Shard income.
I’ve seen (and made) these mistakes countless times:
Mistake 1: Using Normal Rerolls After Early Game Once you have enough Shards for Lucky Rerolls, never go back to Normal. The 50% Common rate is just too punishing.
Mistake 2: Not Tracking Pity Always check your pity counter. If you’re at 19 rerolls, that next one is a guaranteed Epic. Don’t waste it on a Normal Reroll.
Mistake 3: Rerolling Kraken By Accident I’ve done this. I got Kraken in slot 1, then absentmindedly rerolled it while hunting for a second Mythic. Lost all my Endless Depths progress. Learn from my pain – lock your good races by keeping them in a slot.
Mistake 4: Not Unlocking Extra Slots Some players save all their Shards for rerolls and never unlock slots 2 and 3. This is a mistake. Having multiple race options gives you so much flexibility.
Mistake 5: Keeping Common Races “Because They’re Cute” I get it, Poop is funny. But it’s also terrible. Reroll it. Cuteness doesn’t help you catch fish at 1,000 studs depth.
One of the most underrated mechanics is swapping races for specific situations:
For Deep Exploration: Use Vampire Squid or Puffer for maximum oxygen and sustain
For Farming Events: Swap to Shark or Kraken for maximum damage and clear speed
For Dark Biomes: Switch to Anglerfish so you can actually see where you’re going
For Learning New Areas: Use Spirit or Kraken for the resurrection safety net
Having three race slots lets you build a toolkit for different scenarios. My typical setup:
If you’re lucky enough to roll Kraken, here’s how to maximize the Endless Depths passive:
Once you hit the 1,250 cap, you can safely swap Kraken to another slot without losing progress. But until then, keep it active.
Some race combinations work particularly well together (if you unlock all three slots):
The Safety Build:
The Speed Farming Build:
The Exploration Build:
Kraken is the best overall race for progression due to permanent damage scaling and resurrection. However, Sea Angel is equally powerful if you can manage low oxygen gameplay. Both are Mythic tier and worth keeping.
Always use Lucky Rerolls unless you’re brand new and just need any upgrade from Human. Lucky Rerolls have drastically better odds (3% Common vs 50% Common) and are worth the extra 350 Star Shards.
With Lucky Rerolls at 1% chance, you can expect a Mythic roughly every 100 attempts. That’s approximately 45,000 Star Shards. With efficient farming, this takes about 1-2 weeks for most players.
Yes. After 20 rerolls you’re guaranteed at least Epic. After 50 rerolls you’re guaranteed Legendary. The pity counter tracks your total rerolls and persists even if you get higher rarity races before hitting the threshold.
Absolutely. Codes, achievements, quests, and bestiary completion all give free Star Shards. I’ve never spent Robux on Shards and have rolled multiple Legendary races. The game is very generous with free currency.
Yes. All your race slots, races, and Endless Depths progress (if you have Kraken) persist between sessions. Nothing resets unless you manually reroll.
No. Each slot must have a different race. You can’t have Kraken in all three slots, for example.
You can’t reroll your only race without getting a new one. The reroll always gives you a new race immediately, so you’re never without one.
No. The game currently has exactly 16 races at launch. If new races are added in future updates, I’ll update this guide.
No. Race only affects your stats and passive abilities. All races can catch all fish types. However, some races like Vampire Squid make it easier to stay underwater longer, which indirectly helps with catching rare fish in deep biomes.
The race system in Abyss is one of the deepest (pun intended) mechanics in the game. Understanding reroll mechanics, pity systems, and which races to keep versus reroll will dramatically speed up your progression.
My advice: Start with Normal Rerolls to get any Rare race quickly, then switch exclusively to Lucky Rerolls. Build up to three slots as soon as possible, keep your best race in slot 1, use slot 2 for utility races, and reroll slot 3 continuously hunting for Mythics.
Remember that even if you never get a Mythic, races like Shark, Vampire Squid, and Crab are more than strong enough to clear all current content. The most important thing is understanding how to farm Star Shards efficiently and making smart reroll decisions.
Now get out there and start rerolling. May the RNG gods bless you with Kraken on your first Lucky Reroll.