Overview
Striped Marlin is an expert-level game fish in Crimson Desert. Described as a powerful game fish beloved by fishing enthusiasts, the Striped Marlin is recognized by its sharp, pointed snout and puts up a fierce fight when hooked. It is one of the more challenging fish to catch in the game, requiring skill and patience with the fishing minigame.
Earlier price comparison: Large saltwater catches like the Striped Marlin were described as among the most valuable fish in Pywel, commanding high prices at shops. The selected species record gives a description, not a verified sale price or universal profit ranking.
Details
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Fish Type | Saltwater |
Difficulty | Expert |
Habitat | Coastal and deep saltwater areas |
Description | A powerful game fish beloved by fishing enthusiasts. Recognized by its sharp, pointed snout, it puts up a fierce fight when hooked. |
How to Catch
Striped Marlin is found in coastal saltwater areas. Use a Fishing Rod and cast into deep water near the coast. As an expert-level fish, the Striped Marlin fights aggressively when hooked. Be prepared for extended back-and-forth during the reeling phase: pull the rod opposite to the fish's swimming direction to tire it out, and only reel in when the water calms. Attempting to reel while the fish is still thrashing will snap the line.
Earlier rod-performance and shop-route suggestion: A higher-quality Fishing Rod (such as the Fine Fishing Rod from the back alley shop south of the House of Healing) was recommended to manage tension during the fight. That exact comparison and vendor stock are not established by the named species description or the coastal route below.
If the goal is Knowledge completion, the same guide reports that human NPCs around Delesyia, particularly Dewhaven Logging Camp, can provide Striped Marlin Knowledge through conversation. This is an alternative knowledge route, not a promise that every NPC grants it or a requirement to catch the fish first.
The fish-collection guide records Striped Marlin off the coast northeast of Marni's Drilling Rig in Delesyia, and also at the Sailfish area beside Port Delesyia on the east coast. These are documented route descriptions, not newly measured coordinates, spawn rates or guaranteed catches.
Uses
Earlier processing-use account: Can be cleaned to yield Fish Fillet for cooking recipes
Earlier sale recommendation: Sells for a high price at vendor shops, making it one of the more profitable fish to catch. No current price or profit comparison is independently established by the selected species record.
Registered in the Knowledge menu under Creatures > Aquatic Creatures
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