Night Dive Basics in DAVE THE DIVER
Night dives in DAVE THE DIVER are an evening dive option. Visibility is darker, and the risk is higher than daytime runs because more aggressive, deadlier creatures show up. The Blue Hole (the main dive area) is still an "ever-changing" zone with rogue-like elements, meaning each run can reshuffle what you encounter.
Certain quest targets and ingredients are tied to night diving, like Moray Eel for the Moray Curry request. Go in with one clear objective instead of trying to loot everything at once. Treat oxygen as both your timer and your safety buffer, and leave early if a run starts getting messy.
Prep Checklist Before You Drop
For new players, the key tradeoff is planning: night diving consumes part of your evening restaurant window (about one-third). Pick it when you need mission progress or specific ingredients, not just because it is available. If you are low on cash, prioritize a full Bancho Sushi service night first, then schedule night dives when upgrades and story objectives justify the shorter shift.
Before entering, set one clear objective: a story task, one target ingredient, or one material run. Prioritize practical upgrades first, especially air capacity and reliable damage, because consistency beats niche setups at night. Bring one weapon you trust under pressure, keep inventory space open for objective items, and pack recovery items instead of overfilling with low-value catches. Underwater, play methodically: remove nearby threats, secure your objective, then extract. Use terrain to avoid getting surrounded, skip risky detours when health or oxygen gets thin, and do not force one last fight at the end of a run. The reliable rhythm is objective first, bonus catches second, safe exit always.