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Figure in Gold is an optional pursuit inDredgethat is obtained by speaking with the hooded figure on the island in K2. As players work through this pursuit, they will be instructed to catch a Red Snapper, a Fangtooth, and a Blue Crab, though they will not be told where to look for them. Fortunately, it is not extremely difficult to find the creatures required forDredge’s Figure in Gold pursuit, and this guide is here to provide details on their locations.
Before getting into the locations of the relevant creatures, it is worth mentioning that the Figure in Gold pursuit is on a timer, as are all thehooded figure pursuits inDredge. As such, players must address this side quest with some alacrity if they hope to complete it before the hooded figure passes away. That said, fans should not be too upset if the figure perishes before they are finished, as they can still earn the achievement that requires the completion of all pursuits.
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Red Snapper Location
The Red Snapper is aCoastalfish that can be caught with arodornetduring theday. While this fish can be found in various locations aroundStellar Basin,Dredgeplayersneed not even travel that far, as there is a Red Snapper fishing spot inK2, just northwest of the hooded figure.
Fangtooth Location
The Fangtooth is anAbyssalfish that can be caught with arodbothduring thedayand atnight. To find one, fans should make their way to thesouthwest corner of H2or simply spend some time sailing aroundStellar Basin. Notably, players will not have the ability to catch this fish prior to completing the first half ofDredge’s Research Assistant pursuit, which is initiated at the Old Fortress in Stellar Basin and unlocks Abyssal fishing.
Blue Crab Location
Blue Crabs can be caught withpotsin the waters ofDredge’s Stellar Basinthat areless than 5m deep. While there are many locations that fill that requirement, including the area surrounding theStarlight PontooninE2, catching crabs can be a bit random. Players that are trying to obtain a Blue Crab for Figure in Gold are thus advised to use this strategy, which will prevent them from exceeding the pursuit’s time limit:
Figure in Gold Pursuit Reward
Upon giving the Blue Crab to the hooded figure, players will complete Figure in Gold and receive their reward. Specifically, fans offishing video gameswill earn theAdvanced Fishing book, which increases rod effectiveness by 15% when read.
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