The Giant Glimmerfish is one of the most elusive rares added in WoW Dragonflight. This guide will equip you with everything you need to complete the Glimmerfish Before It‘s Gone questline and collect those shimmering scales during its limited availability.
Why Catching This Fish is Time-Sensitive
The Giant Glimmerfish has a long respawn timer, estimated to be between 4-8 days based on early community reports. Once killed, you‘ll have to wait nearly a week for it to come back around.
This creates a tight window for obtaining its scales and finishing the associated questline while it‘s active in the zone. Miss out, and you could be waiting days until the next opportunity.
Spawn Locations and Swim Path
The Giant Glimmerfish spawns at the following location in the Azure Span:
Spawn Location:
- 46.42, 86.77
It then follows this downstream path through the zone:
As shown on the map above, it heads downstream towards the lava pools around 40.83, 58.31, where it will die if not killed first.
Collecting Scales – Step-by-Step Process
Follow these steps to collect Glimmering Scales and complete the quest:
1. Track Down the Giant Glimmerfish
- Check spawn points and swim path.
- Have a movement speed buff ready.
- Use ground mounts to keep pace.
2. Tag the Fish
- Land one hit on the fish to tag it.
- Multiple groups can tag and loot scales.
3. Kill Nearby Enemies
- Clear hostile mobs while looting scales.
- Designate players for clearing duty.
4. Loot Glimmering Scales
- Stay near fish as it swims downstream.
- Quickly loot scales as they appear.
- Fill ~10 scales to complete quest objective.
5. Turn In Quest Before It Dies
- Turn in quest at Kee-La once done looting.
- If fish dies first, you‘ll have to wait for respawn.
Advanced Tactics for Groups
If working in a coordinated group, use these strategies:
Tanks: Hold threat on fish and remain close behind as it swims.
Healers: Keep tanks alive as they swim downstream.
DPS: Focus on clearing nearby enemies between looting scales.
Mobile Classes: Dart ahead of fish to scout and call out obstacles.
AOE Classes: Cluster at scales to quickly loot them when they spawn.
Rewards – What You‘ll Unlock
Completing this questline before it‘s gone provides:
- 250 Reputation with The Iskaara Tuskarr
- Access to Special Vendor Sells:
- Giant Glimmerfish non-combat pet
- Azure Span transmog armor
- Rare crafting materials
- Unique Achievement
The special vendor access and reputation alone make this questline worth doing while available.
Final Tips for Success
Follow these tips to ensure you get the scales collected in time:
- Communicate with others to work together
- Watch for the fish‘s next respawn
- Have fast ground/water mounts ready
- Bring speed boosts and water walking
- Stay near the fish at all times
With this guide, you now have the information needed to complete Glimmerfish Before It‘s Gone and cash in on its rewards. Get out there before the opportunity swims away!
