As you explore the open seas in Dredge, you’ll come across Pursuits, AKA side quests, which can end with valuable rewards. The Research Assistant Pursuit is one of them, and it leads to something pretty amazing if you can catch the three required fish. Here’s where to find the Aurora Jellyfish, Glowing Octopus, and Firefly Squid samples for the Research Assistant in Dredge.
How to collect all samples for the Research Assistant in Dredge
You’ll come across the Old Fortress as you explore the Stellar Basin. After docking there, you find a Research Assistant driven out of her Research Post by a giant sea monster, halting her oceanic studies. This is where you come in, as you’re tasked with collectingthree samplesfor her for the Research Assistant Pursuit: an Aurora Jellyfish, Glowing Octopus, and Firefly Squid.
Where to find the Aurora Jellyfish location in Dredge
To get anAurora Jellyfish, you need to have theTrawl Netunlocked. This can be done by completing Research withResearch Parts. Head to theStellar Basinatnightand equip your Trawl Net, then sail aroundnear glowing jellyfishuntil you find one.
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Be careful not to sail into themiddleof the Stellar Basin, as thegiant sea monsterthe Research Assistant mentioned dwells there and can quickly destroy your boat before you know what’s hit you. Stick to theoutside,and you’ll be fine.
Where to find the Firefly Squid location in Dredge
Similar to the Aurora Jellyfish, theFirefly Squidcan only be caught in theStellar Basinatnight, though you use yourRodinstead of Trawl Net. Cast your line atDisturbed Waterbubbling spots, and you’ll quickly pull up a Firefly Squid.
Where to find the Glowing Octopus location in Dredge
TheGlowing Octopuscan also be caught byRod fishinginDisturbed Water bubbling spotsin theStellar Basinatnight. Alternatively, if you leave aCrab Potin theStellar Basinfor a day or two, one may end up inside. Either way works, though fishing is quicker.
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How to unlock Abyssal fishing in Dredge
With all three fish samples in hand, return to theResearch Assistantat the Old Fortress and give them to her. She will then task you with grabbing some parts from the Research Post. Return to the sea and go southeast to find the abandoned post.
Click on theLaboratoryhere and theninspect the equipment on the table. Pick it up, then go back to the Research Assistant, who will give you theSampling Device, which you’re able to now use to goAbyssal fishing.
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