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Story boss · Desert Island

Pufferfish

Trade an eligible endangered creature 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
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Trigger and reward

  • Catch an eligible endangered creature with the Standard Lure; Needlefish and Seahorse are confirmed options.
  • Give the eligible catch to the tourist under the tree for a Carrot.
  • Equip the Carrot to summon Pufferfish.
  • Return the Pufferfish fin to unlock Rocks Island.
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Fight plan

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

Connected routes and records

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Required bait and lures

Check the bait, lure or carried trigger before starting the objective.

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Rewards and hand-ins

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

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Related achievements

Achievements whose objective directly uses this route or encounter.

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