The Sunslasher is a FishFest event fish in Fisch, and it doubles as the catch tied to a quest from the NPC Ethan Brooks. Unlike some event objectives that hide behind puzzles or secret areas, this one comes down to fishing in the right spot and staying put until it bites.
Quick answer: Talk to Ethan Brooks near the red signboard on FishFest Island, then fish along the event coastline until you catch the Sunslasher, and return to Ethan to complete the quest for Sunshells.
Start the Sunslasher quest with Ethan Brooks
Before casting a single line, pick up the quest so your catch counts the moment it happens. The quest giver is Ethan Brooks, who stands near a red signboard inside the FishFest area.
Tip: If you plan to fish anyway, talk to Ethan first. Catching the Sunslasher before accepting the quest means you may not get credit toward the objective.
Where to catch the Sunslasher
The Sunslasher spawns along the FishFest coastline. Head to the beach surrounding the event island and cast into the shallow water along the shoreline. The coast is the primary habitat, so there is no hidden pool or secret area to unlock.
Because the shoreline wraps around a large part of the island, you have plenty of open space to fish without crowding into a single spot. Stay near the beach rather than moving inland or hunting for special fishing pools.
| Detail | Where to go |
|---|---|
| Quest giver | Ethan Brooks, near the red signboard on FishFest Island |
| Fishing area | The FishFest coastline around the event island |
| Hidden spot needed | No, the shoreline is the spawn area |
| Reward | Sunshells, the FishFest event currency |
How to catch it faster
A few habits cut down the time spent waiting for the Sunslasher to appear.
- Stay in one spot. Constantly hopping around the island after a few casts wastes time. If you are already on the coastline, you are in the correct area, so keep casting.
- Bring your strongest rod and bait. A faster reel and quicker catches mean more chances to roll the Sunslasher in the same window.
- Farm Sunshells at the same time. Coastline fishing pulls in other event fish and valuable catches, so your time still pays off even before the Sunslasher shows up.
Complete the quest and claim Sunshells
You know it worked when the quest registers as complete after handing in the fish and your Sunshell balance goes up. Sunshells are the main FishFest currency, and you spend them on event rewards such as limited rods, cosmetics, relics, furniture, and other exclusive FishFest collectibles.
If the Sunslasher does not register, the most common cause is catching it before speaking to Ethan Brooks. Accept the quest first, then catch another one to secure credit. Since you are already on FishFest Island farming Sunshells and working through event content, clearing the Sunslasher is a quick objective to knock out while you fish the coast.
