Exploding Population

Exploding Population is a World Quest in Mondstadt. Completing this quest unlocks the Fishing system.

Steps[]

Talk to Katheryne in Mondstadt
Talk to Nantuck
Meet Nantuck at Cider Lake
- After the Fishing tutorial, you will receive Wilderness Rod ×1, Fruit Paste Bait ×10, Redrot Bait ×10, False Worm Bait ×10, Fake Fly Bait ×10, and Formula: Fruit Paste Bait ×1
Fish in Cider Lake
Talk to Nantuck
Catch an Ornamental Fish in the Stormbearer Mountains
- Co-Op Mode is locked during this step
Show Nantuck the Ornamental Fish

Notes[]

Step 4 does not progress if the player has only caught Ornamental Fish.
Steps 6 and 7 are skipped if an Ornamental Fish is caught prior to completing Step 5.

Dialogue[]

Quest Description

The Mondstadt Adventurers' Guild seems to have posted a special commission...

(Talk to Katheryne): Katheryne: Ad astra abyssosque! Welcome to the Adventurers' Guild.; Katheryne: We've recently received a commission from the Fishing Association, claiming that the fish activity in the nearby waters has been abnormal.; Katheryne: Unfortunately, their report does not mention any specifics. Could you help us check in on the situation?; Katheryne: I have full faith that no matter what the problem is, you will overcome it with ease.; Fishing Association? Is it that fishing?; Katheryne: Huh? "That fishing"? I'm not sure I understand... Is there any other kind of fishing to speak of?; Paimon: Ooh, the Fishing Association... The Fishing Association... Sure sounds like they're in the business of catching delicious fish!; Paimon: Well, there's no time to lose — let's go check this out! Hehehe...

(Talk to Nantuck outside the city)

Nantuck: The fish have been really active these days...

Do you need help?

Nantuck: Yes, and here comes my help now, I suppose! Good day to you!

Nantuck: Ahem. My name is Nantuck, senior fisherman of the Mondstadt Fishing Association.

Nantuck: Recently, many new fish species have suddenly appeared in nearby waters.

Nantuck: I immediately contacted my friends in other regions, and sure enough, this has been happening everywhere.

Nantuck: Some people say that this must be the Teyvat fish outbreak of the century!

Nantuck: Actually, the reason hasn't been fully investigated, but I guess it has something to do with the improvement of the ecological environment...

Paimon: Oh, so you guys are in trouble because there are too many fish, right?

Paimon: Don't worry, Paimon will take care of it! As long as they don't taste bad...

Nantuck: Haha, it's no trouble. In fact, the more fish, the better as far the Fishing Association is concerned. However, we need enough manpower.

Nantuck: And to be honest, with the manpower we have available...

Nantuck: We'd be hard-pressed to catch all the new fish species for research in a short time.

Nantuck: But on the flip side, I thought, isn't this also a great opportunity for the Fishing Association to grow?

Nantuck: So I put up a commission with the Adventurers' Guild. Well, how about it? Interested in joining us?

Nantuck: Fishing is a lot of fun, you know!

No problem, I'm good at fishing.

Nantuck: Great, what an energetic youngster you are!

Can I just go down and catch them straight?

Nantuck: Isn't it really dangerous to dive straight in? You adventurers sure are bold...

Nantuck: Unfortunately, those fish are not as brave as you. All of them will be scared away if they see such a huge being jump into the water.

Nantuck: Best you refrain from doing such a thing.

Nantuck: So... Let's start by going to Cider Lake.

Nantuck: That's where the fishing grounds I prepared for newcomers is, I'll teach you the basics first.

(Talk to Nantuck at Cider Lake): Nantuck: This place will do! See those little fish in the water? They're so beautiful...; Nantuck: Here, take some of these tools. We have fishing rods, bait, and formulas for making bait.; Nantuck: First, place the bait on the hook, then aim for where the fish are gathering... then cast your rod! Then, dutifully wait for the fish to take the bait.; Nantuck: I've heard that newcomers have something called "beginner's luck." I caught a large bass that was more than half a meter long back then! Well, go on then, give it a go!; Here's to catching another Paimon.; Paimon: Hey! You shall have no other Paimon before this Paimon!; Nantuck: Paimon? What a strange name, is it a kind of fish?; It's a sort of "wonderous seafood" that I managed to catch last time.; Paimon: Hey! When did Paimon go from "emergency food" to "wondrous seafood"!?; Nantuck: Ah, I see! I didn't realize that you were already an experienced angler.; Nantuck: Well, that just makes me even more excited to see what you'll catch!

(Talk to Nantuck again): Nantuck: Start once you're ready. I'm looking forward to seeing what you might catch!

(Talk to Nantuck after catching a fish, if no Ornamental Fish were caught)

Nantuck: How did it go? By the look on your face, I suppose you got a pretty good haul! Let me see.

Nantuck: Oh? It's a newly discovered species of fish! That's wonderful!

Nantuck: You're almost catching up with me back when I was in my glory days, hahaha!

Can you also catch fish with your bare hands?

Nantuck: Ahem... Seems like these ordinary little fish are a walk in the park for you. I should consider giving you something more challenging...

Nantuck: You might not know this, but even fish from the same species can have huge differences between individuals because of differences in living environment and food.

Nantuck: Even though they all look the same, some individuals are particularly active and energetic. They jump out of the water from time to time and are very eye-catching.

Nantuck: These individuals are superior by far in terms of both commercial and aesthetic value.

Nantuck: Many hobbyists buy them at high prices and keep them at home in their tanks for ornamental purposes. This is why such fish are also called "ornamental fish."

So that means, apart from "Emergency Paimon"...

There's also "Ornamental Paimon"!

Paimon: No, there isn't! How can there be so many kinds of Paimons!?

Nantuck: Yes, that's precisely how it works. Looks like you've gotten it already!

Nantuck: Recently, there have been many "ornamental fish" active in the waters near the Stormbearer Mountains, which I have marked on your map.

Nantuck: Let's go over and check it out.

(Continue to next section)

(Talk to Nantuck after catching a fish, if an Ornamental Fish was caught)

Nantuck: How did it go? By the look on your face, I suppose you got a pretty good haul! Let me see.

Nantuck: Oh? It's a newly discovered species of fish! Most stupendous... Hey, wait, what's that other fish in your bag?

Nantuck: Wow— That's amazing! Do you know what this is? It's an "ornamental fish"!

Nantuck: You might not know this, but even fish from the same species can have huge differences between individuals because of differences in living environment and food.

Nantuck: Even though they all look the same, some individuals are particularly active and energetic. They jump out of the water from time to time and are very eye-catching.

Nantuck: These individuals are superior by far in terms of both commercial and aesthetic value.

Nantuck: Many hobbyists buy them at high prices and keep them at home in their tanks for ornamental purposes.

Nantuck: This one in your bag is a true-blue "ornamental fish."

So that means, apart from "Emergency Paimon"...

There's also "Ornamental Paimon"!

Paimon: No, there isn't! How can there be so many kinds of Paimons!?

Nantuck: Yes, that's precisely how it works. Looks like you've gotten it already!

Nantuck: I'm really sorry I underestimated you before... no! I underestimated the elites of the Adventurers' Guild!

Nantuck: Guess I should hurry up and put up more commissions. I have got to attract talent like you to join the Fishing Association, if that's the last thing I do!

Nantuck: By the way, if you need fishing gear in the future, you can drop by our Fishing Association to have a look. Our prices are very affordable!

Nantuck: Hehe, not to brag or anything, but we do have a good collection of fine goods!

(Quest ends)

(After catching the fish and showing it to Nantuck): Nantuck: Back so soon, youngster? You're pretty quick, huh?; Nantuck: Let me take a look... Wow! This one here is a true-blue "ornamental fish"!; Nantuck: Y—You're definitely a first-class angler!; Nantuck: I'm really sorry, it seems like I underestimated you before... No! I underestimated the elites of the Adventurers' Guild!; Nantuck: Guess I should hurry up and put up more commissions. I've got to attract talent like you to join the Fishing Association, if that's the last thing I do!; Nantuck: By the way, if you need fishing gear in the future, you can just swing by our Fishing Association to have a look. Our prices are pretty reasonable!; Nantuck: Hehe, not to brag or anything, but we do have a good collection of fine goods!

Video Guides[]

How to Unlock the Fishing System

Other Languages[]

Language	Official Name	Literal Meaning
English	Exploding Population	—
Chinese (Simplified)	鱼群大爆发 Yúqún Dà Bàofā	Fish Explosion
Chinese (Traditional)	魚群大爆發 Yúqún Dà Bàofā	Fish Explosion
Japanese	魚群大発生 Gyogun Daihassei	Explosive Increase of Fish
Korean	고기떼 대폭발 Gogitte Daepokbal	Superexplosion of a Shoal of Fish
Spanish	Boom acuático	Aquatic Boom
French	Espèces en recrudescence	Species in Resurgence
Russian	Взрывной рост популяции Vzryvnoy rost populyatsii	Explosive Increase in Population
Thai	การระเบิดปลาครั้งใหญ่ Kār rabeid plā khrậng h̄ıỵ̀	Big Fish Explosion
Vietnamese	Đàn Cá Ồ Ạt	Flock of Fishes
German	Fische in der Überzahl	Fish in the Superiority
Indonesian	Ledakan Populasi Ikan	Fish Population Exploding
Portuguese	Grande Surto de Peixes	Great Fish Outbreak
Turkish	Patlayan Balık Popülasyonu	Exploding Fish Population
Italian	popolazione che esplode	Exploding Population

Change History[]

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