How it works
- A plane drops crates across the map. A crate needs 3 taps to open.
- Amount of crates: Crates dropped by the plane.
- Droprate: Chance that a crate contains a fruit.
- From player level 20 you can equip a second ability in Survival and Boss Rush. Online Co-op always gives each player one ability slot of their own; Versus always uses one ability.
Strategy & tips
- Use Emergency Drop when you are low on fruit: crates can contain new fruit.
- Crates need 3 taps each. Open them when the map is calm.
- The long cooldown (60 s at level 1) makes timing important.
Stats per level
| Level | Cooldown | Duration | Amount of crates | Droprate | Upgrade cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 s | 2 s | 3 | 42.5% | 100 coins |
| 2 | 60 s | 2 s | 3 | 45% | 150 coins |
| 3 | 59 s | 2 s | 3 | 45% | 200 coins |
| 4 | 59 s | 2 s | 3 | 47.5% | 250 coins |
| 5 | 58 s | 2 s | 3 | 47.5% | 300 coins |
| 6 | 58 s | 2 s | 3 | 50% | 350 coins |
| 7 | 58 s | 2 s | 3 | 52.5% | 400 coins |
| 8 | 57 s | 2 s | 3 | 52.5% | 450 coins |
| 9 | 57 s | 2 s | 4 | 52.5% | 500 coins |
| 10 | 57 s | 2 s | 4 | 55% | 550 coins |
| 11 | 56 s | 2 s | 4 | 55% | 600 coins |
| 12 | 56 s | 2 s | 4 | 57.5% | 650 coins |
| 13 | 56 s | 2 s | 4 | 60% | 700 coins |
| 14 | 55 s | 2 s | 4 | 60% | 750 coins |
| 15 | 55 s | 2 s | 5 | 60% | 800 coins |
| 16 | 55 s | 2 s | 5 | 62.5% | 850 coins |
| 17 | 54 s | 2 s | 5 | 62.5% | 900 coins |
| 18 | 54 s | 2 s | 5 | 65% | 950 coins |
| 19 | 54 s | 2 s | 5 | 67.5% | 1,000 coins |
| 20 | 53 s | 2 s | 5 | 67.5% | 1,050 coins |
| 21 | 53 s | 2 s | 6 | 67.5% | 1,100 coins |
| 22 | 53 s | 2 s | 6 | 70% | 1,150 coins |
| 23 | 52 s | 2 s | 6 | 70% | 1,200 coins |
| 24 | 52 s | 2 s | 6 | 72.5% | 1,250 coins |
| 25 | 52 s | 2 s | 6 | 75% | – |
Tasks & events
Emergency Drop is the target of these Daily Tasks, Bounties and Events:
| Type | Goal | Reward | From level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily task | Use Emergency Drop 3 times | 125–200 Bamboo | 8 |
| Daily task | Use Emergency Drop 5 times | 125–200 Bamboo | 10 |
| Daily task | Use Emergency Drop 8 times | 125–200 Bamboo | 15 |
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Guides
Added in update
9 May 2025Since LaunchEmergency Drop has been part of Monkey Wave since the launch (version 1.0).View the update →Frequently asked questions
What does the Emergency Drop ability do?
Drops crates that provides additional fruits A plane drops crates across the map. A crate needs 3 taps to open.
When do you unlock Emergency Drop?
Emergency Drop unlocks at player level 8. You can upgrade it to level 25 with coins.
What is the cooldown of Emergency Drop?
The cooldown is 60 seconds at level 1 and 52 seconds at level 25.
How many coins does it cost to max out Emergency Drop?
Upgrading Emergency Drop from level 1 to 25 costs 16,200 coins in total.
When was the Emergency Drop added to Monkey Wave?
The Emergency Drop has been in Monkey Wave since the launch (version 1.0).
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