You steer, the gear shoots
Every weapon fires on its own at whatever is closest. Your job is to move: dodge the horde, scoop up XP and get to stations.
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Field Guide
Everything that crawls out of the drains and everything you can hit it with. Every number on this page is taken straight from the game's code.
Basics
How a shift works.
10:00Survive the shift to win the run and a 100-bolt bonus.
5:00The Fatberg rises.
8:00King Gator arrives.
11:30Overtime bosses start returning, every 2:30.
Level up, pick a card
Cleared clogs drop XP. Each level offers three cards (four once you have 40 luck): a new weapon, gear, a stat boost, an evolution or a unique power.
Evolve
Get a weapon to level 5 while carrying its partner gear and an evolution card can show up on a level-up or in a toolbox.
Bolts
Clogs, elites, bosses and paint buckets drop bolts. Spend them at stations mid-shift, or keep them and they're banked for the Van Workshop when the run ends.
Overtime
At 10:00 the whistle blows, the screen is flushed and the shift is won. The clock keeps going: clogs keep getting tougher and the bosses come back, stronger every time.
The board
The longest run is the world record, and clogs cleared break ties. Every run is timed by our server before it counts. Daily challenges have their own board.
Controls
- Move
- WASD or arrow keys · controller left stick · drag anywhere on touch screens
- Pick a card
- 1–4 or click
- Reroll · skip · banish
- R · X · B (rerolls and skips come from the Workshop, and you always get one banish)
- Use a station
- Stand still next to it
- Pause · mute
- Esc or P · M
Weapons
Eight tools of the trade.
Carry up to six. Each one has five levels. Epic and better cards jump two levels at once, and Uncommon or better weapon cards add bonus damage on top.
TP Cannon
Every shift starts with itFires toilet paper rolls at the nearest clog. Every shift starts with it.
| Stat | Level 1 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 12 | 23 |
| Rolls per shot | 1 | 3 |
| Goes through | 1 clog | 3 clogs |
| Shots per second | 1.3 | 1.8 |
Plunger Boomerang
Starting tool: survive 3:00 in one runFlies out and comes back, smacking everything on the way there and back.
| Stat | Level 1 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 18 | 32 |
| Plungers | 1 | 3 |
| Throw distance | 260 | 340 |
| Throws per second | 0.42 | 0.59 |
Drain Snake
Starting tool: clear 2,500 clogs in totalSpinning coils orbit you and whack anything that gets close.
| Stat | Level 1 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 7 | 14 |
| Coils | 1 | 4 |
| Reach | 64 | 88 |
| Spin speed | 3.0 | 4.0 |
Drain Cleaner
Starting tool: beat a bossLobs a bottle that bursts and leaves a burning puddle behind.
| Stat | Level 1 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Blast damage | 24 | 46 |
| Bottles | 1 | 2 |
| Puddle burn | 10/s | 24/s |
| Puddle lasts | 2.5s | 4s |
Pressure Washer
Starting tool: reach level 25 in one runA high-pressure beam that cuts through a whole line of clogs.
| Stat | Level 1 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage per tick | 5 | 9 |
| Beam length | 320 | 460 |
| Beam width | 24 | 36 |
| Beams | 1 | 2 (front and back) |
Air Freshener
Starting tool: survive the 10-minute shiftA cloud of "Spring Meadow" that hurts anything standing in it.
| Stat | Level 1 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage per second | 10 | 24 |
| Cloud size | 58 | 104 |
Pipe Wrench
Starting tool: clear 10,000 clogs in totalA big swing at whatever is closest that knocks clogs back.
| Stat | Level 1 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 24 | 54 |
| Reach | 84 | 116 |
| Swings per second | 0.67 | 1.00 |
| Back swing | No | Yes |
Blowtorch
Starting tool: survive 15:00 in one runBursts of flame that set clogs alight. Burning clogs keep taking damage.
| Stat | Level 1 | Level 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage per tick | 3 | 8 |
| Burn | 4/s | 12/s |
| Flame length | 110 | 165 |
| Flame width | 48° | 73° |
Evolutions
Max it. Pair it. Evolve it.
The weapon needs to be level 5. Its partner gear can be any level. Then watch for the gold evolution card on a level-up, or open a toolbox.
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Bog Roll Gatling
TP Cannon (level 5) + Gas Station Coffee
A non-stop stream of toilet paper: about 9 rolls a second, 18 damage each, through 4 clogs.
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Plunger Storm
Plunger Boomerang (level 5) + Reinforced Overalls
Six plungers at once for 50 damage each, thrown further and faster.
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Sewer Serpent
Drain Snake (level 5) + Magnetic Belt
A huge eight-coil snake (22 damage) that also drags XP drops to you.
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Chemical Spill
Drain Cleaner (level 5) + Hard Hat
Three bottles at a time. Giant pools burn for 40 a second for 6 seconds and slow everything in them.
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Fire Hose
Pressure Washer (level 5) + Steel-Toe Boots
Two full-length beams sweep around you without ever stopping.
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Spring Meadow
Air Freshener (level 5) + Lucky Rubber Duck
A vast toxic cloud that burns for 40 a second, spreads far wider and slows the horde.
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Monkey Wrench Tornado
Pipe Wrench (level 5) + Steel-Toe Boots
Three wrenches orbit you for 40 damage each and send clogs flying.
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Solder Inferno
Blowtorch (level 5) + Hard Hat
Two roaring flames that never switch off. Burning clogs pass the fire to their neighbours.
Gear
Six pieces of kit.
Gear gives you a passive boost and unlocks evolutions. You can carry all six, five levels each.
| Gear | Boosts | Per level | At level 5 | Evolves |
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| Steel-Toe Boots | Move speed | +8% | +40% | Pressure Washer, Pipe Wrench |
| Hard Hat | Max health | +20 | +100 | Drain Cleaner, Blowtorch |
| Gas Station Coffee | Fire rate | +8% | +40% | TP Cannon |
| Magnetic Belt | Pickup range | +35% | +175% | Drain Snake |
| Reinforced Overalls | Damage blocked per hit | 1 | 5 | Plunger Boomerang |
| Lucky Rubber Duck | Luck and XP | +10 luck, +5% XP | +50 luck, +25% XP | Air Freshener |
Level-up cards
Rarity is everything.
Every card rolls a rarity, and rarer cards are stronger. Luck tilts the odds, and so does the clock: the longer you survive, the better the cards get.
Rarity odds
| Rarity | Base odds | Card power | Weapon bonus |
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| Common | 59.8% | 1× | — |
| Uncommon | 25.9% | 1.5× | +5% |
| Rare | 10% | 2.2× | +10% |
| Epic | 3.4% | 3.2× | +15% |
| Legendary | 0.8% | 4.5× | +25% |
| Mythic | 0.15% | 6.5× | +40% |
Base odds are with no luck at the start of a shift. Epic and better weapon or gear cards jump two levels. A Legendary or Mythic roll has a 55% chance to become a unique power instead.
Rerolls, skips and banishes
- Banish removes a card from the pool for the rest of the run. Everyone gets one, and the Workshop adds more.
- Reroll deals a fresh hand. Unlocked with Second Opinion in the Workshop.
- Skip passes on the level and heals 15. Unlocked with Not My Job.
- Overclock cards show up once a weapon is level 5, adding more damage to it the rarer the card.
Unique powers Legendary and Mythic only · once each per run
Legendary
Industrial Flush
Every 40 seconds, flush every clog on screen.
Legendary
Chain Reaction
Critical hits explode, hitting nearby clogs for half the damage.
Legendary
Twin Cannon
The TP Cannon fires a second volley behind you.
Legendary
Spare Coveralls
Once this run, get back up when you go down.
Legendary
Midas Wrench
Clogs drop more bolts, and every bolt heals 1 health.
Legendary
Static Charge
Every 2.5 seconds, lightning strikes 5 nearby clogs.
Mythic
Plumber’s Ascension
+50% damage, +20% move speed, +2 projectiles and coils.
Mythic
Black Hole Drain
Every 7 seconds a drain opens in the crowd, sucks clogs in and crushes them.
Stat cards Always in the pool · values for a Common card
Sharpened Tools
Damage +6%
Caffeine Drip
Attack speed +4%
Fresh Insoles
Move speed +5%
Extra Padding
Max health +12
Thermos of Soup
Health regen +0.2/s
Kevlar Kneepads
Damage blocked +0.5 per hit
Steady Hands
Crit chance +2%
Big Swing
Crit damage +15%
Wide Nozzle
Area +6%
Long Arms
Pickup range +12%
Night School
XP gain +6%
Loose Change
Bolt find +8%
Four-Leaf Clover
Luck +6
Sharpened Rolls
Penetration +1 clog (+2 Rare, +3 Legendary)
Extra Hands
Projectiles and coils +1 (+2 Legendary). Rare or better only
Slow Drain
Effect duration +8%
Slippery Overalls
Dodge chance +2.5% (caps at 60%)
Second Lunch
Heal on kill 2% chance for +2 HP
Ice Pack
Freeze chance +3% (caps at 50%)
Moldy Sandwich
Poison chance +4% (caps at 60%)
Clogs
What comes out of the drains.
Times are when each clog first shows up in a normal shift. Health is the starting value, and everything gets tougher the longer you last. Every minute brings a wave, from duck floods to roach rushes.
Rubber Duck
Weak and quick. There are always more.
Hairball
Slow and heavy. Hits harder than it looks.
Roach
Fast and twitchy. Only the goldfish are quicker.
Sewer Rat
Never alone. Rats arrive in packs of three to five.
Flushed Goldfish
Swims in as a school from one side and zig-zags. Bigger schools every minute.
Sludge Spitter
Keeps its distance and lobs goo at the spot you're standing on. Keep moving.
Grease Blob
Big and slow. Splits into two bloblings when it pops.
Gator
Elite. Stops, lines you up, then charges. Always drops a bolt or a donut.
Bosses
The big four.
Every boss drops a toolbox and a shower of 25 bolts. Daily challenges can swap in any two of them. In Overtime they rotate: the Rat King, the Tree Root Monster, the Fatberg, then King Gator.
The Fatberg
“Four tonnes of grease and wet wipes.”
Slow, but it spits out a fresh batch of grease blobs every few seconds. Kill the adds or get buried.
King Gator
“Ruler of the sewers. Very upset.”
Charges harder and more often than any gator, and drops rubber ducks while it stalks you. Sidestep the charge.
The Rat King
“He brought the whole family.”
Winds up and dashes at you, and summons a ring of seven rats. Below half health he summons faster.
Tree Root Monster
“Watch the floor. It cracks before it strikes.”
Creeps in, roots itself, then drives roots up through the tiles. Step off the cracks. Faster below half health.
Stations & shrines
Stop. Spend. Survive.
Stations are scattered around the basement. Walk up and stand still to use one. Shrines are free, but most of them want something back.
Station
Snack Machine
Pick an upgrade. Reusable, but pricier every time.
Cost: 12 bolts, +10 per use, +2 per minute
Station
Locked Toolbox
An evolution if one is ready, otherwise two upgrades. One use.
Cost: 20 bolts, +5 per minute
Station
Coffee Maker
Heals 30% of your max health. One cup per machine.
Cost: Free
Station
Breaker Panel
Stay in its zone for 4 seconds, then pick one of three buffs for the rest of the run.
Cost: Free
Shrine
Time Clock
Pays 25 bolts (+6 per minute) and +5% bolt find, but clogs get 5% tougher and more numerous for good.
Cost: Free
Shrine
Backed-Up Drain
Summons a ring of marked clogs and gators with more than double health. Clear them all for a free toolbox.
Cost: Free
Shrine
Cursed Toilet
Your next boss brings a twin. Two bosses means two toolboxes.
Cost: Free
Shrine
Shop-Vac Station
Sucks every XP drop on the map straight to you.
Cost: Free
The Cash Only daily doubles every station price.
Breaker Panel buffs You're offered three · they last the whole run
Overclocked
+12% all damage
Live Wire
+8% fire rate
Jumpstart
+8% move speed
Grounded
+25 max health
Electromagnet
+25% pickup range
Surge
+5% crit chance
Insulated
+1 damage blocked per hit
Pickups
Stuff on the floor.
XP drops
Every cleared clog leaves one. Blue, green and red drops are worth more as clogs get bigger.
Bolts
Spend them at stations mid-shift. Whatever you still have at the end is banked for the Van Workshop.
Donut
Heals 30 health. Rare on purpose.
Shop-Vac
Pulls every XP drop on the map to you.
Flush
Clears every clog on screen (bosses excepted).
Toolbox
Dropped by bosses and cleared drains. An evolution if one is ready, otherwise two upgrades.
Paint buckets
Smash them by walking through. Each one drops XP and often a bolt, sometimes a donut or a Shop-Vac.
Van Workshop
Permanent upgrades.
Bolts you bring home are banked on your profile. Spend them between shifts on three skill branches. Some upgrades need others first.
Toughness
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Thicker Coveralls5 levels
+10 max health per level.
40 / 80 / 130 / 190 / 260 bolts
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First-Aid Kit3 levels
Heal 0.3 health per second per level.
120 / 240 / 400 bolts · needs Thicker Coveralls 1
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Steel-Toe Plating3 levels
Take 1 less damage per hit, per level.
150 / 300 / 480 bolts · needs Thicker Coveralls 2
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Second Wind1 level
Once per shift, get back up at half health.
800 bolts · needs First-Aid Kit 1 and Steel-Toe Plating 1
Hustle
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Better Insoles5 levels
+4% move speed per level.
40 / 80 / 130 / 190 / 260 bolts
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Bigger Pockets5 levels
+12% pickup range per level.
30 / 60 / 100 / 150 / 220 bolts
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Quick Hands5 levels
Weapons fire 4% faster per level.
100 / 180 / 280 / 400 / 550 bolts · needs Better Insoles 2
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Lucky Penny3 levels
+15% bolts found per level.
200 / 400 / 700 bolts · needs Bigger Pockets 2
Know-How
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Trade School5 levels
+6% XP per level.
50 / 100 / 160 / 240 / 340 bolts
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Second Opinion3 levels
+1 upgrade reroll per shift, per level.
120 / 240 / 400 bolts
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Not My Job3 levels
+1 upgrade skip per shift, per level. Skipping heals 15.
80 / 160 / 300 bolts · needs Second Opinion 1
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Not In My Van2 levels
+1 banish per shift, per level: remove a card from the pool for the rest of the run.
150 / 320 bolts · needs Second Opinion 1
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Four-Leaf Clover5 levels
+5 luck per level: better card rarities, more drops, more crits.
90 / 170 / 270 / 400 / 560 bolts · needs Trade School 1
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Head Start1 level
Start every shift with the TP Cannon at level 2.
600 bolts · needs Trade School 3
Starting tools
Every shift starts with the TP Cannon. Hit these milestones to bring a second tool along.
TP Cannon paint jobs
Cosmetic only. Bought with bolts.
- Shop GreyFree
- Chrome150 bolts
- Candy Stripe250 bolts
- Basement Camo300 bolts
- Neon Night450 bolts
- Golden Throne900 bolts
Daily challenge
Same basement for everyone.
A new challenge every day at midnight UTC: one shared map, one starting tool, two bosses and one twist, with its own leaderboard.
Rat Race
Sewer rats everywhere.
Glass Cannon
+50% damage, half health.
Rush Hour
30% more clogs, and they're faster.
Flushed
Goldfish schools from the first minute.
Cash Only
Stations cost double, bolts drop twice as often.
Fast Learner
+50% XP, but clogs have +25% health.
Achievements
22 badges for your player card.
Clocked In
Last a full minute.
Shift Survivor
Survive the 10-minute shift.
Double Shift
Survive 20:00 in one run.
De-Greaser
Beat the Fatberg.
Regicide
Beat King Gator.
Long Live the King
Beat the Rat King.
Root Canal
Beat the Tree Root Monster.
Upgraded
Evolve a weapon.
Over-Engineered
Evolve 3 weapons in one run.
Drain Brain
Clear 1,000 clogs in one run.
Journeyman
Reach level 30 in one run.
Vending Regular
Use 5 job-site stations in one run.
Not a Scratch
Reach 3:00 without taking a hit.
Daily Grind
Finish a daily challenge (1:00 or more).
AFK Plumber
Reach 3:00 without moving a step.
Drain Clearer
Clear a Backed-Up Drain's elite horde.
Toilet Trouble
Activate a Cursed Toilet.
Time and a Half
Push difficulty to +20% at Time Clocks.
Bucket List
Smash 25 paint buckets in one run.
Lucky Break
Pick a Legendary card.
One in a Thousand
Pick a Mythic card.
World Record
Hold #1 on the all-time board.
Strategy
Tips from the job site.
Plan one evolution early
An evolution needs the weapon at level 5 and its partner gear at any level. Grab the partner early so the evolution card can show up the moment the weapon maxes.
Boots and Hard Hat pull double duty
Steel-Toe Boots evolve both the Pressure Washer and the Pipe Wrench. The Hard Hat evolves both the Drain Cleaner and the Blowtorch. Pair them up and one piece of gear unlocks two evolutions.
Six weapons, eight to choose from
You can carry six weapons and six pieces of gear. All six gear pieces fit, so it's the weapons you have to be picky about. Banish the ones you don't want so better cards show up.
Hold toolboxes for evolutions
A toolbox gives you an evolution if one is ready, otherwise two upgrades. Max a weapon and grab its partner before you crack a Locked Toolbox or finish a boss.
Curse the toilet before a boss
A Cursed Toilet doubles your next boss, and each boss drops a toolbox. With two evolutions lined up, that's two evolutions in one fight.
Luck snowballs
Luck makes rare cards more likely, adds drops and crits, and at 40 luck you see four cards per level instead of three. The Lucky Rubber Duck, clover cards and the Workshop all stack. Cards also get rarer the longer you survive.
Never stand still for long
Sludge Spitters aim at where you are standing, not where you are going. Stations need you to stop, so clear a gap in the horde first. The Breaker Panel is the exception: you can keep moving inside its zone.
Time Clocks are a loan
Each Time Clock pays more bolts the later you use it, but its +5% difficulty never goes away. Four of them earn the Time and a Half achievement. Only clock in if your build can take it.
Maxed is never wasted
Once a weapon is level 5, level-ups can offer an overclock card: extra damage for that weapon that scales with the card's rarity.
Goldfish want area, not aim
A goldfish school can be 20 fish strong by the late game, and they zig-zag. They only have 4 health each, so area weapons like the Drain Snake, Air Freshener and Pressure Washer clear a whole school at once.
Save the coffee
Donuts are rare on purpose and each Coffee Maker only pours one cup. Remember where they are and go back when you're low, not when you're topped up.
Overtime math
Survive 10:00 and the whistle flushes the screen and pays 100 bolts. From 11:30 a boss returns every 2:30 (as long as the last one is dead), and each return adds another 60% of its base health.
Nothing in the guide matches that. Try a weapon, a clog or a station name.
Theory's over
Time to clock in.
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