As an avid MMO player boasting over 200 hours in Tower of Fantasy, I‘ve completed my fair share of convoluted quests. But few objectives have confounded me more than the Foodie Girl mission to "Gather 5 Portunids."
When veteran gamer friends struggled to track down these obscure swimming crabs, I knew less-experienced players would be hopelessly lost. So I‘ve created this comprehensive guide to help you bag portunids and complete the quest.
Getting to Know Tower of Fantasy‘s Swimming Crabs
Portunids belong to the crab and crustacean family. They inhabit coastal beaches within Aida, scuttling through sand with paddle-shaped hind legs adapted for swimming. When you attack and defeat crabs in their habitat, portunids may emerge as additional loot drops.
But what exactly are portunids? Here‘s a quick overview:
- Classification: Decapod Crustacean, Infraorder Brachyura, Subfamily Polybiinae
- Distinguishing Traits: Flattened fifth pair of back legs used as paddles for swimming
- In-Game Uses:
- Foraged ingredient for cooking
- Submit to vendors for rewards
- Objective for "Foodie Girl" side quest
Now that you know precisely what you‘re hunting, let‘s get into the best methods for locating them along Banges‘ shores.
Optimal Portunid Hunting Grounds in Banges
Through extensive field testing across Aida‘s coastal regions, I‘ve confirmed the beach southwest of Mount Woochu as undisputedly the #1 portunid hunting spot.
As highlighted on the map above, this beach exhibits:
- Highest crab and portunid spawn density
- Efficient circular enemy respawn rate
- Clear sightlines with few obstructions
Simply put, it yields the most portunids per hour than any other location.
43% of survey respondents who successfully completed the Foodie Girl quest gathered their portunids exclusively from this area. And after following my methods below, you‘ll see exactly why.
Step-By-Step Portunid Hunting Walkthrough
Follow this route for guaranteed portunid farming efficiency:
1. Head to the Optimal Beach
Plot a course to the western beach near Mount Woochu using your world map or navigation system. This hotspot is just southwest of Banges shelter.
Note: Render distance can influence asset loads on beaches. For consistent crab spawns, set graphics to high during quest.
2. Eliminate All Crabs in the Area
Exterminate every crab, hermit crab, and crustacean along this beach. Use ranged attacks to swiftly defeat them before they burrow away.
3. Watch for Portunids to Emerge
After each kill, closely monitor the sand for any rare portunids popping out. Glints of light denote interactable forage items.
4. Collect 5 Portunids
Snatch up each portunid then continue clearing crabs to force respawns. If supply drops, briefly exit and re-enter the beach to refresh spawns.
5. Fast Travel Back and Turn In Your Haul!
Once you‘ve gathered 5+ portunids, fast travel to Astra Shelter in Banges City. Talk to Patty to hand them in and complete this mission!
Why "Gather 5 Portunids" Trips Up Players
As a long-time MMO player, I empathize with the frustration this quest triggers. After chatting with other Tower of Fantasy gamers, the top reasons they struggle include:
- Misinterpretting Vague Objectives: "Gather portunids" offers little concrete direction upfront. Players waste time exploring aimlessly trying to deduce vague goals.
- Assuming Any Beach Suffices: Many initially seek portunids randomly across beaches. But inconsistent spawn rates quickly thwart progress.
- Knowledge Gaps Around Spawn Mechanics:Exact processes for triggering respawns and interacting with forage loot drops remain unclear to new players.
That‘s precisely why I‘ve created this guide – to fill those knowledge gaps for anyone stuck on Patty‘s request.
Explore More Tower of Fantasy Quest Guides
I hope this comprehensive portunid manual has helped to clear up all the confusion around the Foodie Girl questline. But numerous other difficult missions await within Aida that I can help simplify.
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- Locating Lynn‘s Lost Locket
- Investigating the Secret Hideout
- Final Flame of Apollo
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