If you’re trying to catch the Monstrous Cusk in the latest Fisch: The Deep update, you might be wondering why this fish doesn’t just sit in one place and let you reel it in. There’s actually a small mechanic involved, and once you understand what the fish is doing, the catch becomes much easier.
The important thing is that the Monstrous Cusk has two phases. You first find it inside Gloom Grotto, then it moves toward the outer area, where you’ll need to follow it and use your harpoon again. I know that sounds more complicated than it really is, so let’s go through the whole process.
Find the Monstrous Cusk in Gloom Grotto
Your first job is to locate the Monstrous Cusk inside Gloom Grotto.
Once you spot the fish, don’t rush through the interaction. Position yourself properly and aim your harpoon toward its head. Getting the aim right is important because the fish won’t simply stay in one spot throughout the encounter.
After hitting it, you’ll trigger the next part of the encounter.
Follow the Monstrous Cusk to the Outer Area
This is the part that can be a little confusing the first time.
The Monstrous Cusk has two phases, and during the second phase it moves away from the initial Gloom Grotto area. Instead of continuing to search around the same location, you need to follow the fish toward the outer area.
Keep moving in the direction the fish takes you. You’ll eventually leave Gloom Grotto and reach the area where the second part of the encounter happens.
If you lose track of it, don’t panic. Just keep following the route out of the grotto and look around carefully for the fish.
Use the Tiebreaker to Keep Moving
As you make your way outside Gloom Grotto, use your Tiebreaker to help with the movement.
The important thing here is simply to keep going in the correct direction rather than stopping to search randomly. The fish can be easy to miss if you’re looking in the wrong place, so pay attention to where it moves.
Once you’re outside Gloom Grotto, you’re ready for the final part.
Find the Fish Again
After reaching the outer area, look around until you spot the Monstrous Cusk again.
When you find it, get into position and use your harpoon one more time. Just like the first phase, try to aim directly at the head.
This second harpoon hit is what finishes the encounter.
Don’t Press the Purple Button
There’s one easy mistake you should avoid during this part.
Do not click the purple button.
When you see the purple option appear, it can be tempting to interact with it, especially if you’re unsure what you’re supposed to do next. You don’t need it for this catch.
Instead, simply ignore the purple button and continue with the harpoon sequence.
How to Catch Monstrous Cusk in Fisch — Quick Steps
If you just want the short version, here’s the entire process:
- Enter Gloom Grotto and find the Monstrous Cusk.
- Aim your harpoon at the fish’s head.
- Hit the fish to begin the next phase.
- Follow it as it moves toward the outer area.
- Use your Tiebreaker while moving through the area.
- Leave Gloom Grotto and locate the fish again.
- Aim your harpoon at its head a second time.
- Ignore the purple button.
- Complete the interaction to catch the Monstrous Cusk.
The biggest thing to remember is that the fish moving away doesn’t mean you’ve lost the encounter. That’s simply part of its two-phase mechanic.
Also, don’t waste time repeatedly clicking the purple option. The important interactions are your harpoon hits, and aiming for the head makes the process much more straightforward.
Once you’ve caught it, that’s it. The Monstrous Cusk is yours, and you can move on to whatever else you’re hunting in Fisch: The Deep.