Octopus Stardew Valley is popular for its rarity and peculiarity. Unlike other fish species, it comes into view in specific seasons and gets caught using specific techniques. Let’s discuss its significant features and must-know factors.
Appearance
Octopus Stardew Valley is easily recognizable because of its chubby appearance, bulging eyes, and outstretched appendages. Its rounded body has a pinkish-red shade. It appears like a real-life octopus but is a fish.
Octopus Location
It can be seen on beaches and docks. Although it’s a tough catch, it is not specific to one area and can be found on Ginger’s Island and your own beach farm. If you have unlocked your beach farms, you have completed the task halfway. Unlike some other species which are not found in traveling carts, octopus is available in carts, and there is also a chance to get it in garbage cans. If you get on a submarine ride, although a little, there will be a chance to get a sight of one deep in the water.
Seasonal Specifications
Specifically, summer and fall are the seasons of octopus fish. But, if we talk about a certain place, let’s say, Ginger’s Beach, fishing west to it will give you a chance to hunt for this absurd creature in any season of the year.
Time And Weather Conditions
It is recommended to fish Octopus from early morning to afternoon i.e. 6 am to 12 or 1 pm. It’s a rare fish, be careful about the timing and weather conditions. There are greater chances of catching it on a bright sunny day or a windy day.
Difficulty Level
You can get an idea of the rarity of this fish by the fact that it is the second most difficult catch after the legendary fish. There will be hurdles in your path, you will hardly ever get it at the first attempt. You must have proper knowledge about the fish and lastly, it should be your lucky day told by the fortune teller. So, Octopus Stardew Valley has a high difficulty level.
Worth And Usage
Octopus has a high worth because of its rarity and difficulty level. Here are some of its basic and critical uses.
Healthful Meals
Unfortunately, octopuses are not specifically used in any dish. However, they can be used in any dish utilizing fish such as maki rolls and sashimi. You can also use them to make quality fertilizer.
Crafts
When you have gotten this amazing creature, you can use it to make mind-blowing crafts. Bring it to the house of Emily and Heley’s to take out its ink. After that, a regular Blue Vest can be dyed using this ink to make a Dyeable Blue Vest, giving players even more customization options for how their character looks in the game.
Economic Gains
It is quite valuable in many areas of the game. In order to profit financially from the octopus’ rarity, players frequently decide to sell it for a healthy profit. You can also put it in a pond and sell the valuable products it yields.
Community Center Bundles
Octopus fish is not directly involved in community center bundles so often. But it is useful for master bundle completion. The Master Fisher’s Bundle from the Fish Tank is a Remixed version that uses an octopus. This is an optional bundle that can show up during the bundles’ remix rule. A Dish o’ the Sea is your prize for finishing the package.
General Requests
This fish is not used in community center bundles. This can be useful in fulfilling the villager’s request if any. These requests are totally random. They might request an octopus as a gift, to fulfil their cravings or they may have to fulfill their quest regarding an octopus fish species. This will surely increase your friendship points.
Reproduction Benefits
You can put this absolutely singular species into your pound, once you catch it and enjoy its perks as soon as it spawns. It spawns every four days. In the beginning they will produce roe which can be used further for several purposes. Afterwhile it will begin to produce Omni geode. These can only be obtained from this fish. They can produce 10 omni geodes maximum as soon as you reach a population of 10.
Gifting octopus
Gifting this uncommon fish will obviously increase your friendship points. Because of its uncommon nature, you will gain a good reputation by gifting it. But choice matters a lot, villagers will prefer it according to their taste. Eliot and Willy will happily receive it, but others will either dislike it or hate it. Some are neutral about it.