Island 3 Apex Boss • Hard
Location: Desert IslandColossal Spiny Pufferfish
A rhythmic test of patience and burst DPS. Demands strict adherence to damage windows and careful avoidance of toxic ground zones.
Summon Catalyst:Carrot Bait
Health:2,400 HP
Weapon:SMG (Extended Magazine) + Tactical Assault Rifle
Official Keyframe • Colossal Spiny PufferfishCritical Mistakes to Avoid & Quest Warnings
- ⚠️DO NOT SELL the 'Inflated Poison Sac'. Desert Alchemist Tariq requires it to craft the thermal anti-venom for Rocks Island.
- ⚠️Don't shoot while spikes are out — you will run out of ammunition before phase 2.
- ⚠️Bring at least 2 Anti-Poison Herbal Teas (bought at Desert Oasis shop).
How to Summon Colossal Spiny Pufferfish
Complete the Tourist NPC quest (deliver 2 Endangered Spotted Guppies from Forest behind waterfall) to receive Carrot Bait. Cast into the Sunken Pyramid Oasis.
Combat Phases & Tactics Breakdown
P1
Toxic Spike Armor (Spike Shield Phase)
The Pufferfish swells to 5x its normal volume, raising massive poison quills that deflect 85% of bullet damage.
Enemy Attacks to Watch For:
- Spike Barrage (Shoots 360-degree poisoned needles)
- Poison Miasma (Green cloud dealing continuous tick damage)
Tactical Counter:DO NOT WASTE AMMO during inflation! Sprint away from the poison cloud and wait for the deflation hiss.
P2
Vulnerable Deflation & Rolling Charge
Expels its air with a loud whistle, becoming unarmored and vulnerable for 6 seconds before rolling across the dunes.
Enemy Attacks to Watch For:
- Dune Roll (Rolls rapidly across sand, crushing obstacles)
- Acid Vomit (Spews high-velocity corrosive bile)
Tactical Counter:This is your primary DPS window! Unload your entire Assault Rifle and SMG clip into its soft belly for 3x critical damage.
Boss Drops & Trophy Use Cases
Inflated Poison Sac (Trophy)Quest Trophy
Crucial key to unlock Rocks Island navigation map.
DO NOT SELL!
Delicacy Puffer Meat ($1,400 base)
Massive sale value when cooked with lemon seasonings.