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Sunken Shores Plumbing Guide - Repair Pumps, Tower & Wishing Fountain

Activate the Wishing Fountain at Sunken Shores by repairing the water pumps and water tower in the correct order. Spend 200 Gold for a wish that drops legendary-tier loot.

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Reward
Spending 200 Gold at the activated Wishing Fountain drops Legendary/Epic weapons, healing items, Gold, Sprites, and other rewards. The loot explodes from the top of the fountain, so grab it fast. Great for early-game loadout upgrades.
How It Works
The Wishing Fountain at Sunken Shores starts off every match. You must repair two objects in sequence to restore water flow: the Water Pumps (southwest) and the Water Tower (southeast). Once both are fixed, the fountain in the central plaza activates and accepts a wish for 200 Gold.

Step-by-Step Repair Sequence

1

Repair the Water Pumps

Southwest corner of Sunken Shores

Land at Sunken Shores (southwest area of the map, partially submerged town). Head to the southwest corner near a gated/fenced area with a generator/pump station. Look for a utility box with pipes.

Interact with the water pumps. The prompt says Repair Water Pumps. Hold the interact button until the repair completes. This is quick and starts the water flow.

Why first: The pumps push water through the system. Without them, the tower and fountain stay dry.

2

Repair the Water Tower

Southeast corner of Sunken Shores

From the pumps, head to the southeast corner of Sunken Shores near the houses and buildings. Look for the tall water tower structure with leaking pipes and a valve at the base.

Interact with it. The prompt says Repair Water Tower. Fix the valve/leak. Water should now visibly flow and run properly through the system.

Why second: The tower stores and routes water from the pumps to the fountain. Skipping it leaves the fountain dry.

3

Make a Wish at the Fountain

Central/eastern plaza of Sunken Shores

Go to the Wishing Fountain in the central/eastern plaza area of Sunken Shores. It is near palm trees, benches, and open pavement, opposite places like Sticks Restaurant.

The fountain activates once both repairs are done. Water flows and sparkles may appear. Interact and spend 200 Gold to Make a Wish.

Loot explodes/drops from the top of the fountain. Grab it immediately before it despawns or gets stolen by other players.

Repair Route

Start: Water Pumps (southwest corner)
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Next: Water Tower (southeast corner)
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Finish: Wishing Fountain (central plaza) - spend 200 Gold

Southwest to southeast to center. A short diagonal path within Sunken Shores, all within the same POI.

Fountain Reward Pool

Reward TypeDetails
Legendary weaponsMost commonly reported drop. High-tier guns for early-game dominance.
Epic weaponsSlightly less rare than Legendary but still strong upgrades.
Healing itemsShield potions, medkits, and bandages for sustain.
GoldExtra gold coins to spend at vending machines or upgrade benches.
SpritesCharacter sprites and cosmetic drops reported by multiple players.

Key Decision Points

Order Matters

Pumps first (SW), then tower (SE), then fountain. Reversing or skipping one will not activate the fountain. The game checks repairs in sequence.

Bring 200 Gold

The fountain will not work without 200 Gold. Farm gold from chests, eliminations, and cash registers in the Sunken Shores buildings before heading to the fountain.

Solo vs. Team Play

In squads, one player can repair while others clear threats. Everyone can wish if they each have 200 Gold, making it a team loot bonanza.

Timing

Do it right after landing for uncontested repairs and free loot, or mid-game if rotating through the area. It resets every match.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

x Ignoring nearby enemies. Sunken Shores attracts hot-droppers. Clear threats before or while repairing, as you are stationary during the interact hold.
x Missing the exact interact spots. Pumps are inside a gated/utility area. The tower has a visible leaking valve at the base. Walk close and look for the prompt.
x Forgetting to bring Gold. The fountain requires 200 Gold per wish. Without it, the repairs are wasted. Loot the POI first.
x Not grabbing loot quickly. Items can despawn or be stolen by other players. Pick up everything immediately after the wish drops.
x Assuming the fountain is always on. It starts off every match. Both repairs are required each game. No carryover between matches.

Video Walkthroughs

Full pump + tower + wish walkthrough with in-game footage
Short demo showing the full repair sequence and fountain reward