Quick answer
DONT SPLASH has six permanent upgrades, each with three levels: Throwing Range, Pebble Skipping, Rescue Speed, Toy Battery, Flare Radius and Rope Reach. Level 1 of the first three costs 150 coins. Buy Throwing Range first and Pebble Skipping second — they make your pebble decoys better, which is the core survival skill.
In this guide
All DONT SPLASH Upgrades
The lobby’s yellow UPGRADES stall sells permanent boosts. They stay with your account forever and work on every difficulty. Three are open from the start; three need their tool unlocked first.
| Upgrade | What it does | Level 0 → Level 1 | Requires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throwing Range | Throw pebbles and bottles farther | +10% distance · 150 coins | — |
| Pebble Skipping | More splashes from each pebble | 3 → 4 splashes · 150 coins | — |
| Rescue Speed | Pull teammates out faster | 3.0s → 2.8s · 150 coins | — |
| Toy Battery | Wind-up toy runs longer | 6s → 7s | Wind-up Toy unlocked |
| Flare Radius | Wider flare stun zone | 10 → 11 studs | Flare unlocked (450 coins) |
| Rope Reach | Longer rescue rope throws | 12 → 14 studs | Rescue Rope unlocked (250 coins) |
How to Buy Upgrades in DONT SPLASH
- Go to the lobby. Finish or leave your run and return to the DONT SPLASH lobby.
- Find the UPGRADES stall. Walk to the yellow UPGRADES stall in the lobby and open it.
- Read NOW and NEXT LEVEL. NOW shows your current value; NEXT LEVEL shows what the purchase gives.
- Buy in order. Each upgrade has three levels that must be bought in order. Pay with coins (CASH).
DONT SPLASH Full Walkthrough Video
Watch how pebble throws decide each room. It makes it easy to see why Throwing Range and Pebble Skipping are the first upgrades to buy.
Best Upgrade Order
| Priority | Upgrade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Throwing Range | Lure IT from farther away, so you are never close to the splash. |
| 2 | Pebble Skipping | One pebble makes more decoy splashes — huge in the valve room. |
| 3 | Flare Radius (after 450 Flare unlock) | The flare is the best tool when IT charges. A wider zone saves panic moments. |
| 4 | Rescue Speed / Rope Reach | Only for squads. Solo players can skip both. |
| 5 | Toy Battery | Nice for toy users, lowest priority for most. |
Not sure how long each step takes? The DONT SPLASH calculator turns any goal into a number of runs.
Solo vs Squad Upgrade Builds
Solo build
Throwing Range → Pebble Skipping → Flare unlock → Flare Radius. Everything goes into decoys and escape tools.
Squad build
Throwing Range → Rescue Rope unlock → Rescue Speed → Rope Reach. You become the team medic.
Hard mode build
Max Throwing Range and Pebble Skipping before attempting Hard. Tight jumps leave no room for bad lures.
Max Upgrade Passes (Robux)
Each upgrade has a Max pass for R$150 that sets it to level 3/3 forever: Max Throwing Range, Max Pebble Skipping, Max Rescue Speed, Max Rope Reach, Max Flare Radius and Max Toy Battery. If you play every day, coins get you there for free; a Max pass only saves time. Read the full value breakdown in the DONT SPLASH game passes guide.
Which Tools the Upgrades Affect
Upgrades only matter if you use the tool. Pebbles benefit from Throwing Range and Pebble Skipping, the flare from Flare Radius, the wind-up toy from Toy Battery and the rescue rope from Rope Reach and Rescue Speed. See how each tool works in the DONT SPLASH items guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best upgrade in DONT SPLASH?
Throwing Range. It lets you throw pebbles farther, so you can lure IT away from a safer distance. Pebble Skipping is a close second.
How much do upgrades cost in DONT SPLASH?
Level 1 of Throwing Range, Pebble Skipping and Rescue Speed costs 150 coins. Higher levels cost more, and three upgrades need their tool unlocked first.
How many upgrades are in DONT SPLASH?
Six: Throwing Range, Pebble Skipping, Rescue Speed, Toy Battery, Flare Radius and Rope Reach, each with three levels.
Do upgrades reset in DONT SPLASH?
No. Upgrades are permanent and stay on your account across every run and difficulty.
Should I buy Max upgrade passes?
Only if you want an upgrade immediately. Each Max pass costs R$150; daily play earns the same levels with coins.
Final Thoughts
Upgrades are where DONT SPLASH progress becomes permanent. Put your first 300 coins into Throwing Range and Pebble Skipping, unlock the flare next, and only buy rescue upgrades if you play in a squad. Earn coins faster with the coins guide and explore every topic in the DONT SPLASH wiki.
Not affiliated with Roblox Corporation or slo7th. Facts checked against the live game page and community testing, November 2026.
