How to Get the Deep Rock Galactic Roller Coaster Achievement

Combat Summary

• Long Pipelines: Drill a continuous, flat pipeline over 120 meters, ideally during On-site Refining missions where pipes are already present.
• Full Team Ride: Ensure all Miners simultaneously ride the pipeline from start to finish for the distance to count.
• Continuous Travel: Any break in the ride (falling off, stopping) can reset the distance. Maintain speed and focus.

Getting the “Roller Coaster” achievement in Deep Rock Galactic requires precision Driller Tactics and excellent Teamwork. This isn’t about combat prowess, but about coordination and smart engineering. The objective is to ride a constructed pipeline for 120 meters without interruption as a team.

Best Use Case

The most reliable mission type for this is On-site Refining. These missions already involve building long pipelines, which provides a natural, mission-relevant opportunity. However, any mission where the Driller can create a long, straight, and stable tunnel can work. Consider biomes with fewer obstacles or verticality, like the Sandblasted Corridors or Crystalline Caverns.

Recommended Setup

Driller Configuration

While no specific build is required, a Driller with maximum fuel for their Reinforced Power Drills is beneficial for creating new tunnels if needed. Overclocks for drill speed or fuel efficiency can make the process smoother. The most crucial part is the Driller’s understanding of terrain and pipeline placement.

Team Coordination

This is a pure Teamwork exercise. Designate a Driller to manage the pipeline construction. The rest of the team needs to be ready to jump on and ride in unison. Clear communication is key for starting the ride together and calling out any issues.

Mission Tactics

1. Pipeline Construction: Identify a relatively flat area. The Driller should create a long, straight tunnel, ensuring it’s wide enough for a pipeline. On On-site Refining missions, extend existing pipelines or connect them in a straight line. Avoid steep inclines or declines that can cause Dwarves to fall off.
2. Verify Distance: Use the laser pointer to ping the start and end points of your proposed ride. If it’s less than 120 meters, extend it. Often, a full pipeline connection to the refinery will suffice.
3. The Ride: Once the pipeline is built and connected, all Miners must mount it simultaneously. Press ‘E’ to ride and hold ‘W’ (or equivalent forward input) to maintain speed. Stay together. The achievement tracks continuous movement over 120 meters, so any fall or pause can invalidate the run.
4. Practice Runs: Don’t be afraid to do a few test runs. It might take a couple of tries to get the timing and coordination right, especially if your team is new to this Achievement Guide tactic.

Common Mistakes

• Broken Pipelines: Not fully connecting pipeline segments, causing gaps that stop the ride.
• Falling Off: Hitting obstacles, getting bumped by enemies, or simply losing balance can break the continuous ride.
• Uneven Terrain: Extremely bumpy or vertical pipelines make staying on for 120 meters incredibly difficult.
• Partial Team Ride: Only one or two Miners riding won’t unlock the Roller Coaster Achievement for the whole team.

Miner’s Chatter

The community widely agrees that the Driller’s pipelines are the way to go for the “Roller Coaster” achievement. Many suggest building a dedicated, flat pipeline in a low-threat area or simply utilizing the existing lengthy pipe networks in On-site Refining missions. The primary advice emphasizes patience, smooth construction, and full team participation to avoid frustrating restarts. Some veteran Miners even offer to help newer players achieve it.