Guide coverage: patches through 1.0.9
Bowhead Whale
How to start the fight:Complete the island NPC request for five creatures, install the Fish Bucket reward on your fishing rod, and cast into the water.
Objective after the fight:Carry the defeated Bowhead Whale to the crater and throw it in. After defeating the mutated whale, use the military boat to return home.
Preparation and fight walkthrough
- Before catching the Bowhead Whale, prepare upgraded weapons, ammunition, and food. Place some food on the ground near the fight so you can eat without spending time changing inventory slots.
- During the first fight, remain close beneath the whale while it stays on the ground. Move away when it launches or begins a body slam, then return when the attack ends.
- After defeating the Bowhead Whale, pick up its body and follow the path to the crater rim. Throw the body into the crater to begin the second phase.
- The mutated whale creates lava pools on the ground. Watch where the lava appears and move to a clear area immediately. Stay close while the whale is grounded, but create distance whenever it launches.
- Defeating the mutated whale completes the final boss fight. Board the military boat and drive back to the mainland to finish the main story.