As players continue exploring everything FishFest has to offer, one fish that keeps popping up in conversations is the Sunslasher. Part of the reason is that it isn’t just another event fish you catch and forget about. The Sunslasher is tied to one of the FishFest quests, making it something many players will eventually need if they want to complete all of the event content.
The good news is that finding the Sunslasher is much easier than some of the other event objectives. You don’t need to solve a puzzle, unlock a secret area, or wait for a rare world event. Once you know where to fish, the process becomes pretty straightforward.
If you’re currently trying to complete the Sunslasher quest or simply want to add the fish to your collection, here’s everything you need to know.
Sunslasher Quest Location
Before you start fishing, it’s worth locating the NPC connected to the quest.
The quest giver is:
Ethan Brooks
You can find Ethan Brooks standing near a red signboard within the FishFest area.
When you speak to him, he’ll mention the Sunslasher and task you with finding the fish. This is your confirmation that you’ve started the related questline.
If you’re planning to hunt for the fish anyway, I recommend talking to Ethan first so your progress counts immediately once you make the catch.
Where to Catch the Sunslasher
Unlike some event fish that require specific hidden spots, the Sunslasher can be caught along the FishFest coastline.
Head to the beach area surrounding the event island and begin fishing along the shoreline.
The coastline appears to be the primary habitat for the Sunslasher, making it one of the easier event fish to target once you know where to look.
Many players initially waste time moving between different fishing locations, assuming the fish only spawns in a secret area. Fortunately, that’s not the case here.
Simply focus your fishing efforts along the coast and continue casting until the fish appears.
Fishing Along the Coastline
The key thing to understand is that the coastline itself is the important part.
Rather than heading inland or searching for hidden fishing pools, stay near the beach and continue fishing in the waters surrounding the shoreline.
This is where players have successfully caught the Sunslasher during FishFest.
Because the coastline stretches across a large portion of the event island, you have plenty of room to fish without competing for the same exact spot.
Sunslasher Catching Tips
While the exact rarity of the Sunslasher isn’t fully clear, there are a few things that can help make the process smoother.
Stay in One Area
A common mistake is constantly moving around the island after every few casts.
If you’re already fishing along the coastline, you’re in the correct area.
Sometimes patience is more important than constantly changing locations.
Use Your Best Fishing Setup
Whenever you’re hunting event fish, bringing your strongest available rod and bait setup can help improve efficiency.
Even if the Sunslasher isn’t particularly rare, faster catches mean more opportunities to roll for the fish.
Combine It With Sunshell Farming
One thing I like about this quest is that it naturally overlaps with other FishFest activities.
While searching for the Sunslasher, you’ll also be catching event fish, collecting valuable catches, and potentially earning additional Sunshells along the way.
That means your time is never really wasted, even if the fish doesn’t appear immediately.
Quest Rewards
The Sunslasher quest appears to reward players with Sunshells after completion.
Since Sunshells serve as the main FishFest currency, completing the quest contributes directly toward unlocking event rewards.
Those rewards include things such as:
- Limited rods
- Event cosmetics
- Relics
- Furniture
- Special FishFest collectibles
- Other exclusive items
Because of this, even relatively simple quests like the Sunslasher hunt are worth completing whenever possible.
The Sunslasher is one of the more straightforward FishFest fish to obtain once you know where to look. Instead of hunting for secret locations or completing complicated requirements, all you need to do is fish along the FishFest coastline and remain patient. After catching one, return to Ethan Brooks near the red signboard to complete the related quest and earn your reward.
If you’re already spending time on FishFest Island farming Sunshells, working through event quests, or filling out your collection, this is a quest you’ll likely want to knock out sooner rather than later. The coastline fishing area is easy to access, the requirements are simple, and the Sunshell reward makes the effort worthwhile.