Re:AOPG Fishman Island
Every quest, boss and drop on Fishman Island — First Sea's underwater checkpoint to Second Sea.
Fishman Island is the late-First-Sea island in Re:AOPG where most players reach the level cap and unlock the path to the Second Sea. It introduces Fishman Karate as a fighting style and gates the second sea progression behind a series of NPC quests and a boss fight against Hody Jones. This page covers every quest, boss drop, level range, and shortcut on Fishman Island so you can clear it quickly and move on.
The island sits under the sea, accessible only via Fishman race or by swimming with the Fishman Karate boost. Non-Fishman players should pair with a Fishman crew member for travel.
Level Range & Access
Recommended level: 700-900 to clear every quest.
Access requirements:
- Reach level 700 (auto from quest chain).
- Own Fishman Karate — purchased from the Fishman Island NPC for 250,000 Beli.
- Beat the preceding island: Punk Hazard (or equivalent level).
Main Questline
The Fishman Island quest chain has 12 quests. Each quest rewards Beli, XP, and progression tokens for the next island.
Quest 1-3: Island Entry
- Arrival at Fishman Island — talk to the King Neptune NPC at the dock. Reward: 50,000 Beli + 25,000 XP.
- Meet the Fishman Royalty — talk to Princess Shirahoshi. Reward: 75,000 Beli + 30,000 XP + Fishman Karate scroll (lets you learn the style if you have 250K Beli).
- Defend the Island — clear 10 Sea Beasts near the entrance. Reward: 100,000 Beli + 50,000 XP.
Quest 4-6: Underwater Exploration
- Sunken Ship Discovery — explore the underwater shipwreck. Reward: 150,000 Beli + 75,000 XP + 1× Poneglyph fragment.
- Coral Tower Climb — climb the Coral Tower (5 floors, mobs every floor). Reward: 200,000 Beli + 100,000 XP + 1× Pearl.
- Find the Sea King’s Egg — locate the Sea King egg in the trench. Reward: 250,000 Beli + 125,000 XP.
Quest 7-9: Boss Prep
- Gather Fishman Warriors — recruit 3 NPCs to your crew for the Hody fight. Reward: 300,000 Beli + 150,000 XP + 5× Warrior Tokens.
- Train with Jinbe — complete the Jinbe combat tutorial (3 rounds). Reward: 350,000 Beli + 200,000 XP + Title: “Trainee of the Sea”.
- Stock Up for the Boss — buy or craft 30 Fishman-themed healing items. Reward: 400,000 Beli + 250,000 XP.
Quest 10-12: Hody Jones Showdown
- Enter the Ryugryu Palace — unlock the boss arena. Reward: 500,000 Beli + 300,000 XP.
- Defeat Hody Jones — the final boss of Fishman Island. Reward: 1,000,000 Beli + 500,000 XP + 10× Poneglyphs + Fishman Crown title.
- Unlock Second Sea Access — talk to Neptune after the boss. Reward: 2,000,000 Beli + 1,000,000 XP + Second Sea teleport unlock.
Hody Jones Boss Fight
Hody Jones has 8 billion HP and uses Energy Steroids attacks:
| Phase | HP Threshold | Attack Pattern | Counter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 100-75% | Basic melee combo | Block and punish |
| Phase 2 | 75-50% | Water Shotgun (cone) | Strafe left, dash back |
| Phase 3 | 50-25% | Energy Steroid dash | Jump-cancel out of range |
| Phase 4 | 25-0% | All attacks + regen burst | Burn fast with combos |
Recommended party size: 2-4 players. Solo is possible at level 850+ with max Haki.
NPC Vendors
Fishman Island has 4 NPC vendors:
- Neptune’s Armory — sells Fishman-themed weapons and the Coral Blade sword.
- Mermaid Cafe — sells healing items at 50% off compared to other islands.
- Sea King’s Lair — sells Fishman Karate upgrades (V2/V3) and Energy Steroid item.
- Royal Treasury — sells the Fishman Crown accessory (5,000 Gems) and the Devil Fruit reroll token.
Drops & Loot Table
Boss and mob drops from Fishman Island:
| Source | Drop | Drop Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hody Jones | Fishman Crown (accessory) | 100% (quest reward) |
| Hody Jones | 10× Poneglyphs | 100% (quest reward) |
| Hody Jones | Coral Blade (sword) | 5% |
| Hody Jones | Title: “Fishman Slayer” | 2% |
| Sea Beast | Sea Beasts Scale (crafting) | 25% |
| Sea Beast | Trident fragment | 10% |
| Coral Tower mobs | Pearl (crafting) | 15% |
| Underwater mobs | Coral Shard | 20% |
The full Accessories tier list ranks Fishman Crown against other endgame accessories.
Leveling Strategy
The fastest XP route on Fishman Island:
- Quest 1-9 (entry + exploration) — give ~1.5M XP total.
- Coral Tower farm — 50K XP per run, 3-minute clear. Best XP-per-minute on the island.
- Sea Beast farm — 30K XP per kill, but 2-3 minute respawn.
- Hody Jones first kill — 500K XP, repeatable daily.
The Leveling guide has the full XP-per-hour chart for every First Sea island.
Shortcut: Fast Fishman Island Clear
For experienced players who just need the Second Sea teleport:
- Skip quests 4-9 (no required for Second Sea unlock).
- Buy Fishman Karate from the NPC directly (250K Beli).
- Jump to Quest 10, recruit 3 crew NPCs (skip dialogue).
- Beat Hody Jones with a party.
- Talk to Neptune.
Time-to-clear: 15-20 minutes with a coordinated party. Full quest completion: 45-60 minutes solo.
Related Hubs
- Seas hub — every sea and island.
- First Sea — full First Sea walkthrough.
- Second Sea — where you go after Fishman Island.
- Multiverse Sea — the late-game sea.
- Fishman Karate guide — the fighting style you unlock here.
- Races tier list — Fishman race ranking.
- Leveling guide — fastest XP routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common Re:AOPG questions.
What level should I be for Fishman Island?
Level 700-900 is the recommended range for solo play. Group play can clear it at level 650 with a coordinated crew.
Do I need Fishman race to access Fishman Island?
No — you only need the Fishman Karate fighting style to traverse the underwater areas. Non-Fishman players can clear the island with a Fishman crew member or by swimming to the dock.
How long does the Hody Jones fight take?
5-8 minutes for a coordinated 3-4 player party. Solo takes 12-15 minutes at level 850+. The full questline plus boss clear runs 45-60 minutes solo.
What is the best drop from Fishman Island?
The Coral Blade sword (5% drop from Hody Jones) and the Fishman Crown accessory (guaranteed quest reward). Both are mid-tier on the [Accessories tier list](/tier-list/accessories-tier-list/) and [Sword tier list](/tier-list/sword-tier-list/).
Can I skip Fishman Island and go straight to Second Sea?
No — Fishman Island is the only gate to [Second Sea](/seas/second-sea/). You must defeat Hody Jones and complete the unlock quest to access the next sea.