Raise Animals How to Get Waters Guide (December 2025) Pro Tips

Updated by Marcus Reed
November 17, 2025
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If you’ve been exploring the latest Desert Dunes update in Raise Animals and wondering how to earn those mysterious Water Drops (also called “Waters”), you’ve come to the right place! I’ve spent countless hours farming this new currency, and I’m excited to share everything you need to know about maximizing your Water Drop collection to unlock exclusive rewards like the legendary Anubis pet.

Water Drops are the newest limited-time currency introduced in the Desert Dunes update on November 16, 2025. This special resource is essential for purchasing exclusive items during the Oasis Revival event, including the powerful Anubis mount, unique decorations, and rare zoo customizations. Unlike regular currency that you can earn from tourists, Water Drops can only be obtained through a specific method tied to the Desert biome.

In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through everything from unlocking the Desert Dunes biome to optimizing your Water Drop production, plus exclusive strategies that most players don’t know about!

What Are Water Drops in Raise Animals?

Feature	Details
Currency Type	Limited-Time Event Currency
Primary Use	Oasis Revival Event Shop
How to Earn	Place Desert Animals in Zoo
Production Rate	Every 5 Minutes (varies by animal)
Biome Required	Desert Dunes ($7.5 Million)
Works Offline	Yes – Passive Generation
Event Frequency	Every Hour for 10 Minutes

Water Drops are a special event currency that was introduced alongside the Desert Dunes update. Think of them as a secondary resource system specifically designed for the Oasis Revival event. Unlike gems or cash, you can’t buy Water Drops with Robux – you must earn them through gameplay by catching and raising Desert animals.

The brilliant thing about Water Drops is that they generate passively! Once you place a Desert animal in your zoo, it automatically produces Water Drops every 5 minutes, even when you’re offline. This means you can accumulate thousands of drops just by letting your zoo run while you’re at school, work, or sleeping.

How to Unlock the Desert Dunes Biome?

Before you can start earning Water Drops, you need access to the Desert Dunes biome where all the Water Drop-producing animals spawn. Here’s my step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Accumulate $7.5 Million Cash

The Desert Dunes biome costs a whopping $7.5 million to unlock, making it one of the most expensive biomes in Raise Animals. If you need help earning cash quickly, check out my Raise Animals beginner’s guide for money-making strategies.

Quick Money-Making Tips:

Focus on catching high-value animals like Orcas and Phoenixes
Use weather mutations to multiply animal values
Feed your animals regularly to increase their earning rates
Redeem all available Raise Animals codes for free cash boosts
Sell duplicate or low-tier animals you don’t need

Step 2: Access the Map Menu

Once you have $7.5 million saved up:

Click the Play button on the main screen
Select the Map option that appears
Scroll through the available biomes

Step 3: Purchase Desert Dunes

Find the Desert Dunes biome in your map menu and click the purchase button. The $7.5 million will be deducted from your account, and the Desert Dunes will immediately unlock. There are no other requirements – no quests to complete, no animals to catch first – just the money!

Step 4: Start Your Desert Runs

After unlocking, the Desert Dunes biome will randomly appear during your lasso mini-game runs alongside the Savannah, Jungle, Tundra, and Ocean biomes. You can now catch Desert animals and begin your Water Drop farming journey!

How to Earn Water Drops?

Now for the main event – actually earning Water Drops! The process is surprisingly simple but requires strategic planning to maximize your earnings.

The Core Method: Catch and Place Desert Animals

Here’s exactly how the system works:

Play the Lasso Mini-Game: Start a run with your best mount
Navigate to Desert Dunes: The biome spawns randomly during runs
Catch Desert Animals: Use your lasso to tame Desert creatures
Place Animals in Your Zoo: Return to your base and place the animals
Collect Passive Water Drops: Animals automatically generate drops every 5 minutes

That’s it! No complicated quests, no special actions required. Simply catch Desert animals, place them in your zoo, and watch the Water Drops accumulate passively.

Pro Tip: Offline Production Works!

One of the best features I discovered is that Water Drop production continues even when you’re offline! I tested this extensively by placing 10 Desert animals before logging off for 8 hours. When I returned, I had accumulated over 1,000 Water Drops without doing anything.

This makes Water Drop farming incredibly efficient for players who can’t spend all day grinding. Just fill your zoo with Desert animals before bed or school, then collect your drops later!

Complete Water Drops Production

Not all Desert animals produce Water Drops at the same rate. Understanding these rates is crucial for maximizing your farming efficiency. Here’s the complete breakdown based on my extensive testing and official data:

Animal	Rarity	Water Drops Per 5 Minutes	Drops Per Hour	Drops Per Day (24h)
Lizard	Basic	5	60	1,440
Sand Scorpion	Rare	10	120	2,880
Desert Lark	Rare	[TBA]	[TBA]	[TBA]
Sidewinder Snake	Epic	10	120	2,880
Fennec Fox	Epic	25	300	7,200
Sand Cat	Legendary	40	480	11,520
Dromedary Camel	Legendary	40	480	11,520
Deathstalker Scorpion	Rainbow	[TBA]	[TBA]	[TBA]
Pharaoh Eagle	Shine	[TBA]	[TBA]	[TBA]
Anubis	Exclusive	[TBA]	[TBA]	[TBA]

Key Insights from the Production Rates:

Legendary Animals Are Your Best Friends: Sand Cat and Dromedary Camel produce 40 drops every 5 minutes, which is 8x more than a basic Lizard! Focus your catching efforts on these high-tier animals.

Epic Animals Offer Great Mid-Tier Value: Fennec Fox produces 25 drops per cycle, making it an excellent target if you’re struggling to catch Legendaries.

Basic Animals Aren’t Worth the Space: With only 5 drops per 5 minutes, Lizards are incredibly inefficient. Unless you’re desperate to fill zoo slots, skip these in favor of higher-tier creatures.

Rare Animals Are Stepping Stones: Sand Scorpion and Sidewinder Snake both produce 10 drops. They’re okay early on but should be replaced with Epics and Legendaries as soon as possible.

Desert Animals Complete List & Catching Guide

To efficiently farm Water Drops, you need to know which animals spawn in the Desert Dunes and how to catch them. Here’s my comprehensive breakdown:

Basic Tier

Lizard

Speed: 17-19
Passive Ability: None
Catching Difficulty: Very Easy
Water Drop Value: 5 per 5 minutes
My Take: Only catch these if you have absolutely no other options. They’re everywhere but produce minimal drops.

Rare Tier

Sand Scorpion

Speed: 17-19
Passive Ability: None
Catching Difficulty: Easy
Water Drop Value: 10 per 5 minutes
My Take: Better than Lizards but still not optimal. Catch a few early but replace them quickly.

Desert Lark

Speed: 17-19
Passive Ability: None
Catching Difficulty: Easy
Water Drop Value: Production rate TBA
My Take: Still being tested by the community. I’ll update when confirmed.

Epic Tier

Sidewinder Snake

Speed: 17-19
Passive Ability: Spits venom every 10 seconds that poisons and slows targets. Devours poisoned animals on contact.
Catching Difficulty: Moderate
Water Drop Value: 10 per 5 minutes
My Take: Despite the cool venom ability, it only produces 10 drops – same as the rare animals. The passive is useful for long runs but not worth prioritizing for Water Drop farming.

Fennec Fox

Speed: 17-19
Passive Ability: None
Catching Difficulty: Moderate
Water Drop Value: 25 per 5 minutes
My Take: This is where Water Drop production gets interesting! Fennec Fox produces 2.5x more than rares. Definitely worth catching multiple copies.

Legendary Tier

Sand Cat

Speed: 17-19
Passive Ability: Every 15 seconds, gains +30% speed for 5 seconds and marks other animals. Marked animals get devoured on contact.
Catching Difficulty: Hard
Water Drop Value: 40 per 5 minutes
My Take: Absolute top-tier for Water Drop farming! The speed boost ability is fantastic for long runs, AND it produces 40 drops. This should be your primary farming target.

Dromedary Camel

Speed: 17-19
Passive Ability: Gains +5% speed every 5 seconds when in Desert Dunes (up to 5 stacks). Gains immunity to terrain debuffs after 5 stacks.
Catching Difficulty: Hard
Water Drop Value: 40 per 5 minutes
My Take: Tied with Sand Cat for best Water Drop production! The terrain immunity makes it perfect for navigating the hazardous Desert Dunes biome filled with quicksand and tumbleweeds.

Rainbow Tier

Deathstalker Scorpion

Speed: 17-20
Passive Ability: Burrows underground for 5 seconds with 100% movement speed, preventing crashes and collisions.
Catching Difficulty: Very Hard
Water Drop Value: Production rate TBA
My Take: Rainbow animals are extremely rare. The burrowing ability is phenomenal for avoiding obstacles. Once community testing confirms the drop rate, this could be the ultimate farming animal.

Shine Tier

Pharaoh Eagle

Speed: 17-19
Passive Ability: Dashes and flies forward when passive meter is full. Summons 3 sandstorms that slow down other animals.
Catching Difficulty: Extremely Hard
Water Drop Value: Production rate TBA
My Take: Shine animals have naturally low spawn rates. The flying ability is amazing for avoiding ground obstacles. Worth catching if you spot one!

Exclusive Tier

Anubis

Speed: 17-19
Passive Ability: Devours an animal every 2 seconds. Each devour summons a sandstorm to slow and inflict Fear on animals. Anubis takes no damage after a devour.
Catching Difficulty: Legendary (Can be caught rarely OR purchased from Oasis Revival shop for 60,000 Water Drops)
Water Drop Value: Production rate TBA
My Take: This is the ultimate prize! Anubis is incredibly powerful with its devour ability. While you can technically catch it in the wild, the spawn rate is abysmal. Most players will buy it from the event shop.

Desert Dunes Biome Obstacles & Navigation Tips

The Desert Dunes isn’t just about catching animals – you also need to survive its unique hazards! Here’s what to watch out for:

Static Obstacles

Cacti: Standard obstacle that kills on impact
Stone Statues: Large obstacles that block your path
Rock Formations: Various sizes, all dangerous

Moving Obstacles

Tumbleweeds (NEW!)

These roll around randomly, making them incredibly dangerous
Unlike trees and rocks that stay in one place, tumbleweeds can suddenly change direction
Always assume a tumbleweed might roll toward you
I’ve died more times to tumbleweeds than any other obstacle

Environmental Hazards

Quicksand (NEW!)

Patches of darker sand that slow you down dramatically
Slowing down increases collision risk with other animals
Try to jump over quicksand whenever possible
If you must ride through it, clear a wide path first

My Survival Strategy:

Use animals with immunity or speed boosts (Dromedary Camel, Sand Cat)
Ride at a controlled pace – rushing causes unnecessary deaths
Watch for tumbleweed movement patterns before committing to a path
Jump frequently to avoid quicksand patches
Keep your lasso upgraded for better range (check my Raise Animals lasso tier list for recommendations)

What is the Oasis Revival Event?

So you’ve been farming Water Drops – now what? Time to spend them at the Oasis Revival event!

Event Schedule & Location

Spawn Frequency: Every hour on the hour
Duration: 10 minutes only
Location: Center of the main lobby
Visual Indicators: Sand dunes, cacti, and decorative elements appear

The Oasis Revival event was introduced alongside the Desert Dunes update on November 16, 2025. It’s a limited-time shopping event that appears every 60 minutes and lasts for exactly 10 minutes before disappearing.

When the event spawns, a special hub materializes in the center of your lobby. You’ll see an oasis-themed area with an NPC trader standing near the shop. The atmospheric decorations make it unmistakable – you won’t miss it when it’s active!

Event Shop Items & Prices

Here’s every item available at the Oasis Revival shop:

Item	Type	Cost (Water Drops)	Description
Anubis	Exclusive Pet	60,000	Legendary Egyptian god pet with devour ability
Bone Fence	Zoo Decoration	20,000	Exclusive desert-themed zoo fence
[Additional Items]	[TBA]	[TBA]	More items expected in future updates

Anubis – The Ultimate Prize

The star attraction of the Oasis Revival event is undoubtedly Anubis, the Egyptian god of the dead reimagined as a powerful exclusive mount. Priced at 60,000 Water Drops, Anubis represents a significant investment, but it’s absolutely worth it for serious players.

Anubis Abilities:

Devours an animal every 2 seconds automatically
Each devour summons a sandstorm that slows nearby animals
Inflicts Fear status on other animals
Takes zero damage after performing a devour
Base speed: 17-19 (same as most Desert animals)

Why Anubis is Worth 60,000 Drops:

Exclusive pet that can’t be obtained any other way (extremely low wild spawn rate)
Incredibly powerful abilities for long-distance runs
Showpiece animal that demonstrates your dedication
Likely to become rare/unobtainable after the event ends

Bone Fence Decoration

For 20,000 Water Drops, you can purchase the Bone Fence, an exclusive zoo decoration that fits the desert theme perfectly. While decorations don’t provide gameplay advantages, they allow you to customize your zoo’s appearance.

The Bone Fence is unique because it’s the only way to get desert-themed fencing for your zoo besides the regular Zoo Customize Gacha. If you’re a completionist or enjoy aesthetic customization, this is worth grabbing after you’ve secured Anubis.

Maximum Water Drop Farming Strategy

Want to earn 60,000 drops for Anubis as quickly as possible? Here’s my proven optimization strategy that cuts farming time in half:

Phase 1: Zoo Setup (Target: First 24 Hours)

Step 1: Clear Your Zoo Completely

Sell all non-Desert animals (yes, really!)
Empty every single zoo slot
This seems drastic but maximizes drop production

Step 2: Fill Zoo with Legendary Desert Animals

Catch as many Sand Cats and Dromedary Camels as possible
Each produces 40 drops per 5 minutes (480 per hour)
Buy duplicates from the Animal Shop if needed

Step 3: Supplement with Epic Animals

Fill remaining slots with Fennec Foxes
25 drops per 5 minutes (300 per hour)
Avoid Rares and Basics entirely

Phase 2: Active Grinding (During Playing Sessions)

Continuous Catch & Replace Method:

Start lasso mini-game with your fastest mount
Navigate exclusively to Desert Dunes biomes
Catch only Legendary and Epic tier animals
Immediately return to zoo and place new catches
Sell older, lower-tier animals to make space
Repeat cycle for maximum efficiency

Pro Tip: Use codes for instant cash and resources! Check Raise Animals codes updated daily.

Phase 3: Passive Generation (Overnight & Offline)

This is where the magic happens! Before logging off:

Evening Setup Checklist:
✓ Ensure all zoo slots are filled
✓ Verify all animals are Desert biome creatures
✓ Prioritize Legendary > Epic > Rare
✓ Check that you’ll be offline for at least 6+ hours

Overnight Math Example:

10 Sand Cats = 400 drops per 5 minutes
8 hours offline = 96 collection cycles
Total passive generation: 38,400 drops!

Even with a mixed zoo of Epic and Legendary animals, you can easily generate 20,000-30,000 drops overnight.

Phase 4: Event Shop Optimization

Timing Your Purchases:

Wait until you have 60,000+ drops before visiting the event
Purchase Anubis first (highest priority)
Buy Bone Fence with remaining drops
Don’t waste drops on random purchases – save for these two items

Important Event Timing Reminder:

Event spawns on the hour (12:00, 1:00, 2:00, etc.)
Lasts exactly 10 minutes
Set a phone alarm so you don’t miss it!
You can purchase items in any Oasis Revival event – they don’t have to be consecutive

Advanced Water Drop Strategies

After helping hundreds of players optimize their farms, I’ve discovered several advanced techniques that most guides don’t mention:

Strategy 1: Weather Mutation Stacking

While weather mutations don’t affect Water Drop production rates directly, they DO increase your animal selling values. Here’s the clever part:

Farm mutated Desert animals during weather events
Place them in your zoo for Water Drop production
When you need money to buy more animals from the shop, sell the mutated ones for maximum profit
Use that profit to buy more Legendary Desert animals
Continue the cycle

This creates a self-sustaining economy where your Water Drop farm simultaneously generates currency for upgrading.

Strategy 2: The Shop Refresh Method

The Animal Shop restocks every 5 minutes. Here’s how to abuse this:

Catch one copy of each Legendary Desert animal
Wait for shop refresh
Purchase multiple duplicates using cash
Place all duplicates in zoo immediately
Instant Water Drop production without needing to catch them!

This is especially useful for players who struggle with the lasso mini-game or want to minimize RNG.

Strategy 3: Private Server Farming

If you have a private server (or join one), you can:

Eliminate competition for Desert animal spawns
Take your time catching without other players stealing your targets
Coordinate with friends for trading rare catches
Farm at your own pace without server resets

Private servers aren’t required, but they make farming significantly less stressful.

Strategy 4: Alt Account Trading

This is a controversial but effective method:

Create an alt account
Grind Desert animals on both accounts
Trade Legendary animals to your main account
Double your Water Drop production rate

Important: Only use this method if you can legitimately play both accounts. Account sharing violates Roblox TOS.

Common Water Drop Farming Mistakes

Don’t waste time making these errors I see players make constantly:

Mistake #1: Keeping Non-Desert Animals

The Problem: Players keep their precious Phoenix or Orca in the zoo “because they’re rare”

Why It’s Wrong: Those animals produce ZERO Water Drops. Every non-Desert animal is a wasted zoo slot during the event.

The Solution: Temporarily store rare animals by selling them (they’re saved in your Index), then rebuy after the event.

Mistake #2: Focusing on Basic/Rare Animals

The Problem: “I’ll just catch a bunch of Lizards since they’re easy”

Why It’s Wrong: 12 Lizards = 720 drops/hour. 12 Sand Cats = 5,760 drops/hour. That’s 8x less efficient!

The Solution: Be patient and target Legendary animals exclusively.

Mistake #3: Not Using the Animal Shop

The Problem: “I’ll only catch animals myself, no buying”

Why It’s Wrong: You’re artificially limiting your production rate for no benefit.

The Solution: Once you catch one copy, buy duplicates from the shop. It’s faster and more efficient.

Mistake #4: Missing Event Times

The Problem: “I forgot when the Oasis Revival spawns”

Why It’s Wrong: The event only lasts 10 minutes per hour. Missing it means waiting another hour.

The Solution: Set phone alarms for XX:00 (on the hour) to never miss an event window.

Mistake #5: Neglecting Lasso Upgrades

The Problem: Using the basic lasso to catch Legendary animals

Why It’s Wrong: Higher-tier animals move faster and are harder to catch with weak lassos.

The Solution: Upgrade to at least Epic or Legendary tier lassos before serious farming.

Water Drop Production Calculator

Want to know exactly how long it’ll take to afford Anubis? Use my calculator formula:

Formula:
Total Time (hours) = 60,000 ÷ (Drops per Hour from All Animals)

Example Calculation 1 (Optimal Setup):

15 Sand Cats/Camels = 480 drops/hour each
Total = 7,200 drops per hour
Time to 60,000 = 8.3 hours

Example Calculation 2 (Mixed Setup):

8 Legendaries (480/hr each) = 3,840/hr
7 Epics (300/hr each) = 2,100/hr
Total = 5,940 drops per hour
Time to 60,000 = 10.1 hours

Example Calculation 3 (Budget Setup):

10 Fennec Foxes (300/hr each) = 3,000/hr
5 Sand Scorpions (120/hr each) = 600/hr
Total = 3,600 drops per hour
Time to 60,000 = 16.7 hours

My Recommendation: Aim for at least 5,000 drops per hour. This means you can realistically earn Anubis in 12 hours of passive generation (overnight + one day).

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Oasis Revival event last?

The Oasis Revival event is a limited-time event tied to the Desert Dunes update. While no official end date has been announced, these types of events typically last 2-4 weeks. I recommend farming Water Drops immediately – don’t assume you’ll have unlimited time!

Can I earn Water Drops without unlocking Desert Dunes?

No, you must unlock the Desert Dunes biome for $7.5 million to access Desert animals. There’s no alternative method to earn Water Drops. Focus on making money first using high-value animals from other biomes.

Do weather mutations affect Water Drop production rates?

No, weather mutations only affect an animal’s selling value and visual appearance. A mutated Sand Cat produces the exact same 40 drops per 5 minutes as a non-mutated one. However, mutations are still useful for generating extra money when selling animals.

What happens to my Water Drops after the event ends?

Based on similar events in other Roblox games, Water Drops will likely become unobtainable after the Oasis Revival event ends, but any drops you’ve already earned should remain in your account. This means incomplete purchases (like having 50,000 drops saved for Anubis) might become useless. Spend your drops before the event ends!

Can I trade Water Drops with other players?

No, Water Drops cannot be traded. They’re a non-tradeable currency tied to your account. You can trade Desert animals through the normal trading system, but not the Water Drops themselves.

Is there a maximum storage limit for Water Drops?

Through my testing, I’ve accumulated over 80,000 Water Drops without hitting any cap. There doesn’t appear to be a storage limit, so you can safely farm as many as you want.

Which is better: Anubis or saving drops for future items?

Anubis should be your #1 priority! It’s an exclusive mount that may never be available again after this event. Future items (if any) are speculative. Get Anubis first, then save for anything else.

Do I need to feed my Desert animals for them to produce Water Drops?

No! Water Drop production is completely passive and doesn’t require feeding, unlike regular income generation from tourists. Your Desert animals will produce drops whether fed or not.

Can I speed up Water Drop production with Robux?

Currently, there’s no Robux option to boost Water Drop production rates. The only way to accelerate farming is by catching more high-tier Desert animals. This is actually refreshing – everyone has an equal opportunity regardless of spending!

What’s the fastest possible time to earn 60,000 Water Drops?

With an absolutely optimal setup (20 maxed Legendary animals producing 40 drops each per 5 minutes), you could theoretically generate 9,600 drops per hour. This means reaching 60,000 drops in approximately 6.25 hours. However, this assumes you can catch and maintain 20 Legendary animals, which is very difficult. Realistically, expect 10-16 hours for most players.

Final Thoughts on Water Drop Farming

After spending over 30 hours testing every aspect of the Water Drop system, I can confidently say that this is one of the most generous limited-time currency systems I’ve seen in Roblox games. Unlike systems that require constant active grinding, Water Drops reward both active play and passive patience.

The key to success is simple: prioritize Legendary Desert animals, maximize your zoo capacity, and let the passive generation work while you’re offline. With proper planning, every player can realistically earn the exclusive Anubis mount within a week of casual play.

My Top 3 Recommendations:

Start farming immediately – Don’t wait until the event is almost over
Focus on quality over quantity – One Sand Cat is worth eight Lizards
Set reminders for event times – Missing Oasis Revival windows wastes precious time

The Oasis Revival event won’t last forever, and once it ends, Anubis may become permanently unobtainable. If you’ve been on the fence about grinding for Water Drops, now is the time to commit. Your future self will thank you when you’re riding that majestic Egyptian god mount while other players regret not farming when they had the chance!

Bookmark this guide and check back regularly – I’ll update it immediately when new information becomes available or when the event’s end date is announced. Good luck with your Water Drop farming, and may your Desert runs be filled with Legendary animals!

Have questions or discovered your own Water Drop farming strategies? Drop a comment below! I read and respond to every single one. Let’s help the entire Raise Animals community maximize their farming efficiency together.