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Story boss · Desert Island

Pufferfish

Trade Needlefish for a Carrot, fight around the charge cycle and return the fin to unlock Rocks Island.

CarrotStoryUpdated 2026-08-24

Plan before you start

Before you start the fight

Check the bait or quest item, restock your ammunition and keep any trophy or defeated body needed after the fight.
Island
Desert Island (Island 3)
Rod
Fishing Rod
Bait / trigger
Carrot
Raw value
12,000 coins
01

Trigger and reward

  • Catch Needlefish with the Standard Lure.
  • Give it to the tourist under the tree for a Carrot.
  • Equip the Carrot to summon Pufferfish.
  • Return the Pufferfish fin to unlock Rocks Island.
02

Fight plan

Fire briefly, then move opposite the incoming roll. Fighting in open space keeps rocks and trees from trapping you during the charge.

Required items and lures

Check each item and lure before starting the objective.

Rewards and hand-ins

Items to keep, NPC hand-ins and the next route unlocked.

Related achievements

Achievements whose objective directly uses this route or encounter.