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Big Fish represent a huge challenge for players inFinal Fantasy 14. They can be incredibly sneaky, often requiring very specific weather patterns, complex mooch chains, or incredibly short time frames to catch. This frustration might only be compounded by an in-game event that nudges you in the direction of a difficult fish to catch.
The Blue Widow is one such fish. Found in the North Shroud, you’ll need to be a pretty accomplished Fisher to even attempt to catch this devious prize. But forthe final week of The Second Hunt for Genesis, which runs until June 24, you’ll get a nice haul of Tomestones for doing so.
Preparations For Catching A Blue Widow
As a Big Fish, you’ll need to make some crucial preparations and meet some requirements before catching a Blue Widow. Big Fish are notable for the following reasons:
For your quest to catch a Blue Widow,you will require a Gathering stat of at least 349. Depending on your Fisher level, you’re able to reach this in a few different ways. We recommend these easy methods that require being only level 53 (if you can handle a little crafting or purchase from the Market Board) or level 55:
These items at normal quality will give you368 Gathering.
These items at normal quality will give you338 Gathering.
Making the Wyvernskin Jacket, the Cedar Fishing Rod, orboththe Gloves and the TrousersHigh-Qualitywill give you enough Gathering. Either craft them, or purchase them from the Market Board.
All of these items can be purchased fromNorlaise (X:7.1, Y:10.2) and Evrardoux (X:6.4, Y:9.6)in The Pillars in Ishgard.
If you need to level up your Fisher, check outOcean Fishingand our handyguide to levelling the class!
It’s also important to usethe right baitto catch a Blue Widow. The best bait for this fish isa Floating Minnow. These can be purchased from the Junkmongers in any residential area or from the following merchants:
How To Find A Blue Widow
As with all Big Fish, the Blue Widow has very specific requirements before showing up and can only be found in one fishing hole in the entire game.
Requirements
09:00 - 14:00 Eorzean Time
An easy way to know you’re fishing in the right spot is toTeleport to the North Shroud aetheryteand then headeastfrom Fallgourd Float until you reach abridge.
Thankfully, the Blue Widow has a consistent and predictable requirement - it simply shows up forfive hours per in-game day, from 09:00 in the morning to 14:00. All that you have to do is wait for this time slot and head to the fishing hole.
How To Catch A Blue Widow
Once you have aFloating Minnowequipped as your bait and you’re at the right fishing hole at the right time, the only thing left to do is cast your line into the waters and pray that a Blue Widow arrives!
Some tips for making the most of your time slots are as follows:
Once you’ve caught the Blue Widow, make sure you open your Mogpendium to redeem the catch for some Tomestones!
