Shark vs Vampire Squid
Abyss race comparison · checked 2026-05-24
| Stat | Shark | Vampire Squid |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S |
| Rarity | Legendary | Legendary |
| Odds | low | low |
| Pull cost | 100 Star Shards | 100 Star Shards |
| Lucky pull | 450 Star Shards | 450 Star Shards |
| Role | Combat and aggressive fish control | Sustain and deep-route consistency |
| Best for | Players pushing hostile zones or boss-spawn routes. | Players who lose runs to attrition more than bad aim. |
Verdict
- · Roles differ: Shark leans Combat and aggressive fish control, Vampire Squid leans Sustain and deep-route consistency - pick the one that matches your current goal.
- · Pull cost: Shark 100 Star Shards, Vampire Squid 100 Star Shards. Only chase a race once your money route can recover the Star Shards.
- · Odds and balance change between updates - confirm the current rates before spending.
Shark
Shark is the practical S-tier pick for players who keep dying in deeper routes. If your problem is surviving the path to a target fish, Shark often gives more value than a pure economy race.
Strengths
- + Strong combat feel
- + Good for dangerous routes
- + Easy to understand value
Weaknesses
- - May be overkill for shallow farming
- - Less utility if you avoid boss routes
Vampire Squid
Vampire Squid is an S-tier race when your goal is completing long routes, not showing the biggest single catch. It is especially useful for players farming deep areas repeatedly.
Strengths
- + Strong route stability
- + Good for long dives
- + Useful when oxygen mistakes are costly
Weaknesses
- - Not always the fastest money pick
- - Benefits are less visible than damage races
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