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Released on March 30, Dredge is the latest action-adventure fishing simulator that’s caught the eye of avid gamers across platforms. Within a single-player RPG set-up, your objective is to explore the ocean’s depths, sell your catch, and upgrade your trawler.
However, it quickly becomes apparent that there is much more lurking beneath the ocean’s surface than meets the eye. Referred to as aberrations, certain monstrous fish can be caught in addition to your run-of-the-mill crabs and anchovies.
This is a far cry from fishing features we’ve seen in other titles like Cult of the Lamb. Catching every aberration in Dredge is no easy feat, and new players are in search of ways to do it.
Here’s how to catch every kind of aberration in Dredge.
How Do You Catch All Aberrations in Dredge?
Noted by Borg2011 on Steam, catching most aberrations in Dredge will require the use of the same strategies, but you will need to exercise great skill to catch rarer species.
The most basic strategies for catching aberrations involve:
- Frequenting spawn locations
- Using a mixed-bait method
- Applying atrophy mechanics
How Do You Catch Aberrations in Dredge Spawn Locations?
The easiest way to catch most aberrations in Dredge is simply to locate where they spawn.
To locate aberrations and catch them, follow these steps:
- Reference your Encyclopedia for locations, water levels, and fish types.
- Wait for a shimmer effect to appear, as noted by Borg 2011, or use the atrophy spell.
- Collect your catch.
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How Do You Use the Mixed-Bait Method in Dredge?
To use the mixed-bait method in Dredge, follow these steps:
- Locate aberrations.
- Use mixed bait.
- You may also use the atrophy spell to quicken the process.
- Collect your catch.
In order to practice the mixed-bait method for catching aberrations in Dredge, you will first need to unlock and obtain mixed bait by completing the Twisted Strand questline.
With the use of mixed bait, all fish local to the area will be fished up. According to Borg2011, this is useful when fishing in the open ocean, as finding specific spawn locations for aberrations can be tough.
However, you must ensure that you are equipped with the proper gear to haul your desired catch, as Borg2011 also notes that the mixed-bait method will only allow you to catch fish that you are currently able to fish up.
How Do You Catch Hard-to-Obtain Aberrations in Dredge?
While some aberrations may be easier to find and catch in Dredge, others are much more difficult to obtain.
Tougher aberrations can be caught by frequenting spawn locations, using the mixed-bait method, and employing the atrophy spell. However, some will require some searching and the use of specific items to successfully capture them.
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Some hard-to-obtain aberrations and their locations in Dredge include, but are not limited to:
- Shark: Located in Greater Marrow, Stellar Basin, and Devil’s Spine
- Sailfish: Located in Greater Marrow
- Anchovy King: Located by trawling the open ocean, requires the Heavy Duty Trawl Net
- Decrepit/Collapsed Viperfish: Located to the right of Stellar Basin with the mixed-bait method and atrophy spell
- Charred Sunfish: Located to the right of The Marrows with the mixed-bait method and atrophy spell
As players continue to explore the seas of Dredge with these methods, they are sure to encounter each of the aberrations that await them in the ocean’s depths.
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