Deep Rock Galactic Movement Guide — Getting Around the Cave

Updated 20 Oct 2026 Source Synthesized from published Deep Rock Galactic guides and game mechanics; rewritten in original wording on 20 October 2026 By Antewise Editorial

Vertical is the default

Deep Rock Galactic caves are vertical. Grapples, platforms and drilled tunnels exist because walking is rarely an option.

Build routes, do not climb

A platform or a drilled shaft takes seconds and saves minutes on the way out. Build the route on the way in.

Match movement to class

Each class crosses a cave differently. Learn yours, then learn what your team can do for you.

Frequently asked questions

Which class moves best?

The Scout, by a wide margin. The Driller moves differently rather than worse, because he makes his own tunnels.

Why does movement matter so much?

Extraction is a race, and most of the cave is vertical. A team that cannot cross a room cannot extract.

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Sources

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