The Headless Horseman update brings new Halloween content to Fisch, including a special chapel quest, the Baby Nessie companion, and several changes to existing features. If you want to explore everything this update offers, there are a few things worth checking out, especially the Headless Horseman’s quest and the rewards you can unlock by completing its challenges.
In this guide, we will cover where to find the Headless Horseman, how to complete the Baby Nessie rescue challenge, and what you need to do for the follow-up fishing objective. We will also go over the new companion’s bonuses, the Astral Observatory changes, aquarium layouts, leaderboards, and the available update code.
Whether you are returning to Fisch for the Halloween event or simply want to collect the new companion, here is what you need to know about the update.
Fisch Headless Horseman Update Guide – Baby Nessie Companion
The Headless Horseman can be found inside the chapel. You need to visit him to begin the quest connected to Baby Nessie.
Follow these steps to get started:
- Travel to the chapel.
- Enter the building and look for the Headless Horseman.
- Speak to him to access his quest.
- Choose the dialogue option “I’ll bring your Nessie back.”
The quest asks you to enter the chapel, find Baby Nessie, and carry the companion back outside. However, getting Baby Nessie out safely requires you to pay attention to the chapel’s unusual lighting.
How to Complete the Baby Nessie Rescue Quest
The first part of the quest involves finding Baby Nessie inside the chapel and bringing it outside without causing it to panic.
Step 1: Enter the Chapel
After accepting the quest, go inside the chapel and search for Baby Nessie. Approach it when you find it and use the interaction prompt to pick it up.
Baby Nessie can panic and run back into hiding if you move at the wrong time, so you cannot simply rush through the building.
Step 2: Stop Moving When the Lights Flicker
Pay close attention to the chapel’s lighting while carrying Baby Nessie. When the lights begin flickering or moving erratically, stop moving and wait.
Moving during the dangerous lighting phase can cause Baby Nessie to panic and return to hiding. Once the lights settle down, continue moving carefully.
Repeat this process as you make your way through the chapel. Patience is important here because moving too early can force you to try again.
Step 3: Carry Baby Nessie Outside
Continue through the chapel, stopping whenever the lights flicker and moving again when it is safe. Once you successfully carry Baby Nessie out, you will complete the rescue objective.
This is the first major part of the Headless Horseman’s quest. There is also a fishing challenge to complete afterward.
How to Complete the Chapel Fishing Challenge
After rescuing Baby Nessie, the next objective requires you to catch five fish in a row during the chapel’s flickering phase.
The challenge is more specific than ordinary fishing, so pay attention to the chapel’s lighting and the timing of your catches.
- Go to the fishing area associated with the chapel challenge.
- Equip your fishing rod and begin fishing.
- Watch for the chapel lights to flicker.
- Catch fish during the required flickering phase.
- Continue until you catch five fish consecutively to satisfy the objective.
Try to maintain your streak rather than rushing through the challenge. The important requirement is catching five fish in a row during the chapel’s flicker.
Baby Nessie Companion: Bonuses and Abilities
Baby Nessie is the new companion associated with the Headless Horseman. Besides being a collectible companion, it provides fishing-related bonuses that change depending on the time of day.
Its reported benefits include:
- Fish Fright mutation bonus: Improves your chances of catching fish with the Fish Fright mutation.
- Dynamic progress speed: Provides a progress-speed bonus that scales inversely with fish size, meaning the bonus changes depending on the size of the fish.
- Resilience bonus: Affects resilience-related fishing performance.
- Time-of-day effects: The passive bonuses become stronger at night and are slightly reduced during the day.
These effects make Baby Nessie particularly interesting if you are working on Fish Fright catches or want a companion with bonuses that change throughout the day.
Astral Observatory Telescope Overhaul
The update also introduces significant improvements to the Astral Observatory telescope. These changes focus on making its interface easier to use and adjusting how telescope energy is managed.
New Telescope Interface
The telescope now has a redesigned interface with dedicated UI elements. Activating anomalies also features new special effects, making the process more visually distinct.
Changes to Energy and Recharging
Different anomalies now consume different amounts of charge. Instead of simply filling the telescope’s energy completely in one go, recharging involves individual charges using enchant relics.
This means you should pay attention to the energy requirements of the anomaly you want to activate.
Lenses and Batteries Are Managed Through the UI
Lenses and batteries are no longer physical inventory items that you need to manage separately. Their handling is now integrated directly into the telescope interface.
The update also adds a new Astral Activator, which allows you to activate the telescope remotely from anywhere on the map.
Battery Crafting and Celestial Congregation
Battery crafting has been adjusted, and the Celestial Congregation event has received a buff. These changes are part of the broader set of improvements to the Astral Observatory system.
New Base Leaderboards
Fisch has also received new leaderboards for the base. These provide another way to display and compare player-related information.
If you enjoy tracking your progress or showing off your achievements, check the updated leaderboard features at your base.
New Aquarium Layouts and Improvements
The update adds new aquarium layouts and improvements, giving you more options for customizing how your fish are displayed.
Visit your aquarium features after updating to explore the available layouts and decide which arrangement works best for your collection.
Fisch Headless Horseman Update Code
The update introduces the code:
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Redeem it through the in-game code system to claim the associated rewards. Codes can expire, so if it does not work, check whether it is still active.
Final Thoughts
The Headless Horseman update adds more than just a Halloween quest to Fisch. You can rescue Baby Nessie from the chapel, complete a fishing challenge involving the flickering lights, and unlock a companion with useful fishing bonuses.
There are also several quality-of-life improvements, including the redesigned Astral Observatory telescope interface, remote activation through the Astral Activator, new base leaderboards, and additional aquarium layouts.
If you are planning to explore the update, start by finding the Headless Horseman in the chapel. Remember to stop moving whenever the lights flicker during the Baby Nessie rescue, then work on the five-fish streak for the next objective.
