The latest Headless Horseman Update in Fisch brings a spooky new Halloween quest, the Baby Nessie companion, major improvements to the Astral Observatory telescope, and several new features for aquarium owners. There is also a new customizable base leaderboard that lets you track your progress and achievements.
In this guide, I will cover everything added in the Fisch Headless Horseman Update, including how to start the chapel quest, what Baby Nessie does, how the updated telescope works, and which aquarium layouts you can purchase. I will also explain the new quality-of-life improvements and the latest redeem code.
Whether you enjoy completing quests, catching rare fish, decorating your aquarium, or tracking your achievements, there is something new to explore in this update.
Fisch Headless Horseman Update Guide – New Quest, Baby Nessie, Telescope Overhaul, and More
The Headless Horseman is the main attraction of this Halloween update. You can find this familiar headless figure taking refuge outside the chapel, where he needs help resolving a problem.
Your task is to enter the chapel and complete a series of challenges to recover something precious that was left behind during the chaos.
How to Complete the Chapel Challenges
The quest focuses on two main mechanics: light-based timing trials and accurate fishing casts.
1. Find the Headless Horseman
Start by locating the Headless Horseman outside the chapel. Speak with him to learn about his predicament and begin working toward completing the quest.
2. Enter the Chapel
Head inside the chapel and prepare for a series of challenges involving erratic light shows and timing trials. Pay attention to what happens around you so you can react to each challenge.
3. Complete the Timing Trials
You will need to deal with the changing light patterns inside the chapel. Stay alert and follow the timing requirements to progress through the challenge.
4. Cast During Active Light Flashes
Casting precision is an important part of this quest. You must demonstrate accurate casting during active light flashes to stabilize the volatile energy lingering inside the chapel.
5. Recover What Was Lost
Complete the challenges to recover the precious item left behind during the chaos. The quest also tests your Halloween knowledge, so be ready to demonstrate your experience with Fisch’s seasonal content.
Baby Nessie Companion – All Abilities Explained
Baby Nessie is a new companion introduced alongside the Headless Horseman. It provides several bonuses that can help while fishing, particularly when dealing with FischFright mutations.
Here is a closer look at its abilities.
Bonus FischFright Mutation Chances
Baby Nessie increases your chances of obtaining FischFright mutations. This makes it a useful companion to consider when you are hunting for fish with these seasonal mutations.
If you are focusing on FischFright fishing, this bonus is one of the main reasons to use Baby Nessie.
Dynamic Progress Speed Boosts
Baby Nessie also provides dynamic progress speed boosts that depend on two factors:
- Fish size: The progress speed boost scales inversely with fish size.
- Resilience: The boost scales directly with the fish’s resilience.
This means the bonus changes depending on the fish you are trying to catch rather than remaining the same for every encounter.
Stronger Passives at Night
Baby Nessie’s passive abilities also change depending on the time of day. Its passives become stronger during nighttime hours and are slightly reduced during the day.
If you want to make the most of this companion, pay attention to the in-game time and consider fishing at night when its passives are stronger.
Astral Observatory Telescope Overhaul
The Astral Observatory telescope has received a major interface and functionality overhaul. These changes make it easier to manage anomalies, handle telescope equipment, and activate the telescope.
New Telescope Interface
The telescope now features a dedicated user interface with new visual effects when activating anomalies.
This gives you a more streamlined way to interact with the telescope and manage its functions without relying on the previous interface.
Changes to Energy Management
Anomalies now consume different amounts of telescope charge. As a result, you need to pay attention to the energy requirements of the anomaly you want to activate.
Recharging has also changed. Instead of filling the telescope to maximum charge all at once, you now recharge it using individual charges from Enchant Relics.
Make sure you account for these changes when preparing to activate anomalies.
Lenses and Batteries Are Now Managed Automatically
Lenses and batteries are no longer physical items that occupy space in your inventory.
Instead, they are handled automatically through the telescope’s interface. This reduces inventory clutter and makes managing your telescope equipment more convenient.
New Astral Activator Item
The update introduces the Astral Activator, which allows you to activate the telescope remotely from anywhere on the map.
There are some limitations, however. You still need to visit the telescope to swap lenses or recharge it, so the Astral Activator does not replace every interaction with the observatory.
Battery Crafting and Celestial Congregation Changes
Battery crafting recipes have been adjusted, and the Celestial Congregation event has received a buff.
These changes are worth checking if you regularly use the telescope or participate in celestial activities. Review the updated crafting requirements and event mechanics in-game to see how they affect your routine.
New Base Leaderboard in Fisch
Another major addition is the new customizable base leaderboard. This system gives you more ways to track your progress and display personal milestones.
Track More Player Statistics
The leaderboard supports expanded player statistics, including detailed bestiary completion progress and personal achievements.
If you enjoy collecting fish and completing your bestiary, this feature provides another way to follow your progress.
Customize Your Leaderboard
You can customize the new leaderboard to display the statistics and milestones that matter to you.
It also includes badges and additional progression features, with more improvements expected as the system develops.
If you use the leaderboard regularly, explore its available customization options and provide feedback on which statistics you would like to see.
New Aquarium Layouts in Fisch
Aquarium owners now have four additional layouts to purchase. These options let you change the appearance and atmosphere of your aquarium.
Furniture Can Now Be Stacked
Shelves, tables, and similar furniture can now support other furniture placed on top of them.
This improvement gives you more flexibility when designing your aquarium. You can use the available surfaces to create more elaborate arrangements instead of keeping every item on the floor.
Aquarium Layouts Now Save Your Furniture
Previously, switching layouts could mean losing your existing furniture arrangement. Now, your layout is saved, and the furniture arrangement will be restored when you switch back to that layout.
This makes it easier to experiment with different aquarium designs without having to rebuild your setup every time.
Smaller Furniture Hitboxes
The hitboxes of certain furniture items have also been reduced. This should make some furniture easier to position and arrange within your aquarium.
Combined with the ability to stack furniture and save different layouts, these changes provide more flexibility for aquarium customization.
Fisch Headless Horseman Update Bug Fixes
Alongside the new content, several improvements have been made to existing systems.
- Improved Astral Anomaly visibility: Visual clarity has been improved during all Astral Anomalies.
- Anomaly overrides: Private server owners and the person who spawned the current anomaly can now override it.
- Season 4 Crew Reward skin: The reward skin has been replaced, and the previous skin has been moved to Igneous Rupturer.
- Controller navigation: Various controller navigation issues have been fixed.
These changes improve the overall experience, especially for players who regularly use Astral Anomalies or play with a controller.
Fisch Headless Horseman Update Code
You can also redeem the following code for the update.
ChapelTroubles
Redeem the code as soon as possible, since event codes may expire or become unavailable.
The Fisch Headless Horseman Update combines Halloween quest content with several useful improvements to existing systems. The new chapel quest gives you timing and casting challenges, while Baby Nessie offers bonuses for FischFright fishing and stronger passive effects at night.
The telescope overhaul is another important addition, with a dedicated interface, updated energy management, automatic equipment handling, and the new Astral Activator. Meanwhile, the customizable base leaderboard and four new aquarium layouts provide more ways to track your progress and personalize your setup.
Don’t forget to redeem ChapelTroubles, explore the new features, and experiment with the aquarium improvements. There is plenty to check out while preparing for the upcoming Venue Encore update.