What each branch buys
You can spend Robux across three utility tiers, or spend it purely on cosmetics:
- Free branch (0 Robux): Uses Stardust and promo codes to upgrade lanterns, hatch pets, and reach islands without spending Robux.
- Small spend (49 to 99 Robux): Convenience passes like Bigger Bag (+20 capacity for 49 Robux), 2X Speed (49 Robux), and Sell Anywhere (99 Robux).
- Mid spend (129 to 219 Robux): Changes catch and resource yields via +2 Pets (129 Robux), Auto Sell (149 Robux), 2X Luck (199 Robux), and 2X Stardust (199 Robux).
- Cosmetic branch (99 to 1,999 Robux): Contains 14 visual lantern models that do not alter luck, light range, or island gates.
Free branch: what Stardust alone reaches
Progressing to higher areas depends on purchasing stronger lanterns with Stardust rather than game passes:
- Redeem active codes (
STARFALL,SUPERNOVA,SUNISLE,PETUPDATE) via the Gifts menu for 1,500 Stardust, 6 Card Draws, and 1 Epic Harbor Otter pet. - Join the Darkcrest Games group on Roblox for a permanent +10% luck bonus.
- Catch stars around Lantern Hill and sell them to Star Keeper Orrin. The preview video at 0:27 shows a 1.3 kg Phoenix selling for 143,000 Stardust.
- Visit WiCK and purchase the Brass Lantern. Its card states "Lights the way to Frost Ledge", opening the rope path to the second island. The game has not published the exact Stardust purchase price for the Brass Lantern, so check WiCK's shop menu directly.
Small spend: the 49 and 99 Robux passes
If you have a modest Robux balance, focus on convenience tools:
| Game pass | Price | Official description | Impact on gameplay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigger Bag | 49 R$ | +20 More capacity | Increases bag space by 20 to cut return trips |
| 2X Speed | 49 R$ | Walk 2 times faster | Cuts travel time between star sites and vendors |
| Open 3 | 49 R$ | Open 3 star eggs at once | Accelerates batch hatching |
| Auto Open | 49 R$ | Opens eggs again and again by itself | Automates continuous egg hatching |
| +2 Pods | 59 R$ | You will be able place two more stars in your Islet | Adds star display space on your Islet |
| VIP | 79 R$ | (no description) | Unlisted benefits in current documentation |
| Sell Anywhere | 99 R$ | Be able to sell your bag anywhere | Eliminates travel to Star Keeper Orrin |
Bigger Bag at 49 Robux provides strong value here because base bag space fills quickly.
Mid spend: luck, Stardust and pet slots
The middle tier features passes that multiply your yields:
- +2 Pets (129 Robux): Base game limits you to 2 equipped pets. The official description states: "Equip 4 pets instead of 2." Because pets boost Stardust and luck, doubling equipped companions raises earnings. Do not buy this until you own 4 decent pets.
- Auto Sell (149 Robux): "Pick the star rarities you want sold the moment you catch them. They never take a slot in your bag, and you can change your picks or turn it off any time from the Auto Sell button in your backpack."
- 2X Luck (199 Robux): Doubles base catch luck. Best purchased once you reach Frost Ledge or higher areas with rarer stars.
- 2X Stardust (199 Robux): Official description says: "You will get 2x more Stardusts." Cuts grinding time for expensive lanterns.
- Golden Watering Can (199 Robux): Saves time harvesting garden plots.
- Card 3rd-slot (219 Robux): Expands active card capacity.
Cosmetic branch: the 14 lantern skins
The catalog lists 14 custom lantern skins with prices spanning 99 to 1,999 Robux:
- 99 to 299 Robux: Quackers (99), Goldfish Bowl (129), Gloop (249), Purrlight (249), Pop-Up Toaster (299).
- 899 to 1,999 Robux: Beam Me Up (899), Starwyrm (999), Event Horizon (1,499), Seraph (1,999).
- Five additional skins exist in the system but are currently unpriced: Midas, Error 404, Ringleader, Starstronaut, and The Grin.
Every skin description contains the identical official condition:
Fits every lantern you own; your lantern's power stays the same.
A 1,999 Robux Seraph skin provides the same stats as your base lantern. Buy skins only for custom visuals.
How to choose your branch
Follow these selection criteria:
- Struggling with bag space: Buy Bigger Bag (49 Robux) or Auto Sell (149 Robux).
- Four strong pets owned: Buy +2 Pets (129 Robux).
- Faster progression needed: Buy 2X Stardust (199 Robux).
- Hunting Mythic or Secret stars: Buy 2X Luck (199 Robux).
- Visual preference only: Pick a lantern skin within your budget, knowing it will not boost stats.