There are 9 classes in Drain the Lake, and they are: Scooper, Hauler, Treasure Hunter, Crewmate, Prospector, Fisherman, Fishman, Diver and Runner. The best ones in the game are the Scooper and the Hauler, since they provide the most tangible gameplay bonuses of bucket fill speed and bucket capacity. Playing with them equipped will make every playthrough a breeze. Other classes such as the Diver should be avoided altogether since the bonuses they offer are largely useless. They cost between 750 and 12k Diamonds, which you can earn by redeeming badges, opening chests and performing other in-game activities.
Drain the Lake offers a wide variety of classes, each better suited to a specific task. Out of 9, some have better mobility, some better bucket capacity and fill speed, while others excel at farming large amounts of tokens and diamonds. With that in mind, we have created this comprehensive class tier list to help you better understand which of them stand above others. Keep reading to find out their pros and cons too!
All Class Tier List in Drain the Lake
Below, you'll find every class that is currently available in the game, ranked according to how effective they are in a variety of situations. Note that there are no F-tier classes, as each one offers useful bonuses and is still better than playing without any class equipped. There are no C tier classes either, since none really fall under its mediocre category, being either better or worse than it. Browse the rankings and pick the class that best fits your preferred playstyle, and bear in mind that expensive does not automatically mean better in Drain the Lake!
S - Tier Meta Classes
| Class Name | Starter Stats | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scooper | Speed: 50% Health: 60% Loot: 50% | Level 1 4% chance to instantly fill your bucket. Level 2 +7% chance to instantly fill your bucket. Level 3 +10% chance to instantly fill your bucket. | + Best value class in Drain the Lake + Insanely cheap for the benefits it offers + Provides you with immense boosts to arguably the most important stat in the game, which is the bucket fill speed. + Pairing it with a good bucket makes every playthrough a cakewalk - None, really |
| Hauler | Speed: 20% Health: 90% Loot: 20% | Level 1 Gains +4 Bucket Capacity. Level 2 Gains +7 Bucket Capacity. Level 3 Gains an additional +10 Bucket Capacity. | + Probably even better value than the Scooper + Dirt cheap + Gives you buffs to probably the second most important stat in the game, that being the bucket capacity. - Base stats leave something to be desired |
To level up classes in this game, you will have to gain XP, which you do by simply playing the game with them equipped.
A - Tier Excellent Classes
| Class Name | Starter Stats | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Hunter | Speed: 35% Health: 40% Loot: 100% | Level 1 +35% chance to gain +1 diamond for every chest. Level 2 +70% chance to get +1 diamond for every chest. Level 3 A guaranteed additional diamond when opening the chest. | + Good base stats, especially in the loot department + Best diamond farming class in the game - The most expensive class in Drain the Lake - The high cost makes it largely pointless, given the fact that it offers no real gameplay benefits but rather only farming ones |
| Crewmate | Speed: 40% Health: 70% Loot: 40% | Level 1 +2% bucket fill speed per friend playing with you. Level 2 +3% bucket fill speed per friend playing with you. Level 3 +5% additional bucket fill speed per friend playing with you. | + Well-balanced base stats + Definitely the best raw bonuses in the game (offset by the condition that has to be met to activate them) + Provides buffs in the most important gameplay area - Needs a niche setup to actually take advantage of its bonuses - Useless when playing alone - Very expensive to unlock |
| Prospector | Speed: 30% Health: 50% Loot: 90% | Level 1 +8% chance for double tokens. Level 2 +11% chance for double tokens. Level 3 +15% additional chance to gain double tokens. | + Best token farming class in the game + Reasonable price + Good base stats - Getting Tokens isn't really an issue in this game - No innate gameplay buffs |
B - Tier Good Classes in Drain the Lake
| Class Name | Starter Stats | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherman | Speed: 30% Health: 40% Loot: 70% | Level 1 +4% chance for bonus Tokens when filling your bucket. Level 2 +7% chance for bonus Tokens when filling your bucket. Level 3 +10% additional chance for bonus Tokens when filling your bucket. | + Rock bottom price tag + Insanely cheap for the farming benefits it offers - No gameplay benefits - Getting Tokens is easy even without additional buffs - Overshadowed by other farming classes |
D - Tier Bad Classes in Drain the Lake
| Class Name | Starter Stats | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishman | Speed: 50% Health: 25% Loot: 25% | Level 1 Gives you +4 swim stamina, allowing you to swim longer. Level 2 Gives you +7 swim stamina, allowing you to swim longer Level 3 Gives you an additional +10 swim stamina, allowing you to swim longer | + Very cheap + Swim bonus is better than nothing - Poor base stats - No useful gameplay benefits |
| Diver | Speed: 60% Health: 30% Loot: 60% | Level 1 +25% chance that the shark will ignore you. Level 2 +35% chance that the shark will ignore you. Level 3 +50% chance that the shark will ignore you. | + Better than nothing buffs + Good base stats - Very expensive for what it offers - Dodging sharks is already extremely easy |
| Runner | Speed: 90% Health: 20% Loot: 30% | Level 1 Walk 15% faster. Level 2 Walk 20% faster. Level 3 Walk 25% faster. | + Good base stats, giving you good mobility + Cheapest class in the game - superficial, not that useful bonuses - no other gameplay buffs |
How to Unlock Classes in Drain the Lake
To unlock new classes in Drain the Lake, you'll need to visit the Class Shop, which is located on the left side of the game's lobby. Classes can be purchased using Diamonds, which you earn by opening chests, going as deep in the lake as possible, and redeeming the rewards from obtaining Badges. If you prefer, you can also buy the necessary Diamonds with Robux through the Shop represented by the plus buttons on the left-hand side of the game lobby.
You can check out exactly how much each class costs inside Drain the Lake.
| Class | Price |
|---|---|
| Treasure Hunter | 12K Diamonds |
| Crewmate | 6.5K Diamonds |
| Prospector | 5K Diamonds |
| Diver | 3KDiamonds |
| Scooper | 2.5K Diamonds |
| Hauler | 2K Diamonds |
| Fisherman | 1250 Diamonds |
| Fishman | 1000 Diamonds |
| Runner | 750 Diamonds |
If you want to find out more about Drain the Lake, make sure to also check out Drain the Lake Beginner’s Guide.
