The latest update for Fisch introduces an eccentric twist, allowing players to catch hybrid fish that blend animal traits. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to fill out the Octophant bestiary in Fisch, including essential details such as optimal bait, ideal weather conditions, and the best times and seasons for catching these unique creatures.
Filling the Octophant Bestiary in Fisch
While exploring the Second Sea region, keep an eye out for notifications indicating that an Elephant Octopus has appeared nearby (the message will say “An Elephant Octopus has spawned near (location)”). Your best bet is to head to the vicinity of Lushgrove on your speedboat.
As you approach the location, you will observe that the Octopus is encased in a bubble, rendering it impossible to catch. However, if you and other players manage to reel in 25 fish from that same area, the bubble will break, allowing you to fish for the Octophant.
There are six distinct fish that make up the Octophant bestiary, and here’s what you need to know about each:
| Fish | Rarity | Bait | Weather | Time | Season | Progress Speed |
| Slurpfloth | Limited | Fish Head | Rain | Any | Winter | -45% |
| Royal Tigerfish | Limited | Ember Berries | Clear | Any | Summer | -15% |
| Orcanda | Limited | Sapphire Krill | Foggy | Any | Winter | -90% |
| Flameangler | Limited | Lagoon Leech | Windy | Any | Spring | -75% |
| Shrimpanzee | Limited | Phantom Leech | Foggy | Any | Spring | +15% |
| Octophant | Limited | Golden Worm | Clear | Any | Summer | -5% |
The Phantom Leech and Golden Worm can be obtained as rewards from the AFK mine. Simply enter the cave and keep the game active; it will automatically gather random rewards for you. If you leave the game running overnight or while you’re at school or work, you’ll find yourself with ample bait ready for use.
You can source the Lagoon Leech, Ember Berries, and Sapphire Krill from Tropical Bait crates, which are available for fishing throughout the Second Sea area.
Given that some fish exhibit a significant drop in progress speed, it’s advisable to utilize a fishing rod that boasts high Resilience. If that rod is enchanted to enhance lure speed, control, or overall resilience, you’ll likely have even better outcomes.
Keep in mind that Animal Hunts can occur every 30 minutes based on server uptime, giving you a solid opportunity, particularly on a private server. Each hunt lasts approximately 5 minutes. You can even force a spawn by utilizing Tempest and Windset or Smokescreen totems.
For this pursuit, consider employing the Free Spirit Rod, enchanted with either Blessed Song or Hasty for optimal results.