What resets each dive?
Davy begins each dive at level 1. Build up the current run again through combat and Receipt choices. Enemy encounters and the Receipt options you receive can vary, so the previous dive’s exact sequence is not a fixed plan.
What stays with you?
The mall’s permanent improvements and progression that makes future leveling faster remain useful across dives. Separate the number beside Davy’s current level from the account of improvements you have built at the base. A level reset is part of the loop, not the loss of all story and upgrade progress.
Make the next attempt stronger
Before entering, prepare OT Gear at Ink on the Brain and expand available skill choices at Bessie Burger. Once inside, balance leveling and reward routes against moving deeper before the timer runs out.
The timer pauses in a Landing Area, giving you time to choose the next layer. After a failed run, look at what will improve your next dive’s growth rate as well as how high your level reached this time.