Sir Catfish
RareBosses
Mon_Sir_Catfish
normal
story boss
Demeniss
How to Find
Encountered during the Beyond the Silent Waves questline for the Vellua Fisherman's Guild. Fought twice: once in "Vellua in Peril" and again in "Shadows in the Mist". Can also be hooked via the fishing system in the Demeniss marshes.
Strategy
- When it opens its mouth wide, dodge the vacuum suction attack immediately
- Lure it onto dry land for an easier fight — it moves significantly slower out of water
- Its tail slap has enormous range — stay at medium distance and wait for openings
- Sir Catfish flops unpredictably, making attack patterns hard to read — stay patient and reactive
- Can be encountered through the fishing system or by stumbling into its territory
- Observe its Body Slam attack during Vellua in Peril or Shadows in the Mist to unlock Body Slam for Kliff
Images
Sir Catfish — boss encounter
Related Quests
Beyond the Silent Waves (Vellua Fisherman's Guild)
Drops
Voyages of Sir Catfish
The voyage log of Sir Catfish, the terror of the seas. Whenever he had more loot than his ship could carry, he would intentionally wreck the vessel and meticulously record the coordinates for later retrieval. This log reveals the locations of every shipwreck near Hernand.
Abyss Artifact
※ Can be used in the Skills menu to enhance skills, or taken to a blacksmith to refine equipment.<br/><br/>A mystical artifact concealing its true power. Some see it as nothing more than a fallen stone from the sky, while others view it as a beautiful treasure. Those aware of its grand potential seek to possess it to fuel their greed. Yet, those who truly comprehend its worth are rare.
Related
Voyages of Sir Catfish
The voyage log of Sir Catfish, the terror of the seas. Whenever he had more loot than his ship could carry, he would intentionally wreck the vessel and meticulously record the coordinates for later retrieval. This log reveals the locations of every shipwreck near Hernand.
Abyss Artifact
※ Can be used in the Skills menu to enhance skills, or taken to a blacksmith to refine equipment.<br/><br/>A mystical artifact concealing its true power. Some see it as nothing more than a fallen stone from the sky, while others view it as a beautiful treasure. Those aware of its grand potential seek to possess it to fuel their greed. Yet, those who truly comprehend its worth are rare.
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Last updated: March 2026