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I’ve spent hours exploring the new Cultist Lair update in Fisch, and let me tell you Maelira’s Quest is one of the first challenges you’ll encounter that’s absolutely worth completing. After helping dozens of players through this quest and catching these fish multiple times myself, I’m going to share everything you need to know to complete Maelira’s Quest quickly and efficiently.
Maelira’s Quest is the first major mission you’ll encounter in the Cultist Lair update for Roblox’s Fisch. This quest requires you to catch five specific fish from the Cultist Lair bestiary and rewards you with Maelira’s Amulet Fragment a crucial piece needed to craft the powerful Dreamer’s Amulet. While the quest seems straightforward, knowing the exact bait, weather, and timing for each fish will save you hours of frustration.
| Quick Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Quest Giver | Maelira (Purple robed NPC) |
| Location | Cultist Lair entrance area |
| Fish Required | 5 (Tetra, Slickhead, Loach, Dragonfish, Sinocyclocheilus) |
| Reward | Maelira’s Amulet Fragment |
| Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Special Rod Needed | No |
The beauty of this quest is that you don’t need any fancy equipment just patience, the right bait, and knowledge of when to fish for each species. I’ve completed this quest on three different accounts, and each time took me between 30-60 minutes once I knew the optimal conditions.
Before you can even think about catching fish, you need to access the Cultist Lair and locate Maelira. Here’s exactly how I do it every time.
The Cultist Lair is a hidden location beneath Terrapin Island. Getting there requires specific steps:
Pro tip: If you already know the cave coordinates (0, 150, 2000), you can skip the Sea Traveler steps and head straight there. However, having the Sea Traveler Note adds some nice lore context to your journey.
Once you’ve entered the Cultist Lair through the portal, finding Maelira is incredibly easy:
When you interact with Maelira, she’ll explain that she needs you to catch five specific fish from the pool directly in front of her location. Accept the quest, and you’re ready to start fishing!
Maelira requires exactly five fish species from the Cultist Lair bestiary. Here’s the complete breakdown with all the details you need:
| Fish Name | Rarity | Best Bait | Weather | Time | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Tetra | Common | Insect | Foggy | Day | Summer |
| Cave Loach | Uncommon | Worm | Foggy | Day | Autumn |
| Sinocyclocheilus | Uncommon | Insect | Foggy | Day | Spring |
| Abyssal Slickhead | Uncommon | Minnow | Rain | Night | Summer |
| Scaly Dragonfish | Mythical | Minnow | Windy | Night | Winter |
The first four fish are relatively easy to catch I usually get them within 5-10 attempts each with the correct conditions. The Scaly Dragonfish, however, is a different story entirely. As a Mythical rarity fish, its spawn rate is intentionally very low, even with perfect conditions.
Each fish in Fisch has specific preferences that dramatically increase your catch rate. When I first started this quest, I made the mistake of using random bait and hoping for the best. Don’t make that mistake! Always use the exact bait, weather, time, and season listed above.
The Cultist Lair pool where you’ll be fishing is located directly in front of Maelira. You don’t need to travel anywhere else all five fish spawn in this single location, which makes the quest much more convenient than other fishing challenges in the game.
Let me walk you through catching each fish individually, based on my personal experience and the strategies that worked best for me.
The Mexican Tetra should be your first target since it’s the easiest to catch:
This fish usually takes me 3-7 casts to catch. Its bite animation is quick, so stay alert and reel it in as soon as you see the exclamation mark.
The Cave Loach requires slightly different conditions:
I found the Cave Loach to be one of the more reliable catches once conditions were perfect. If you’re not getting bites after 20 casts, double check that all your conditions match exactly.
The Sinocyclocheilus has similar requirements to the Tetra:
The Sinocyclocheilus can sometimes blend in with the Mexican Tetra in terms of behavior, so make sure you’re checking what you catch each time.
Now we’re changing conditions more dramatically:
The Abyssal Slickhead took me about 15-25 casts on average. The nighttime rain combination is less common, so I recommend using totems to guarantee these conditions rather than waiting naturally.
Here’s where things get real. The Scaly Dragonfish is the hardest fish in this quest by far:
Personal experience: My fastest Dragonfish catch was on cast 47. My longest took 186 casts. The spawn rate is genuinely very low, even with perfect conditions. Don’t get discouraged it WILL eventually bite.
Some strategies that helped me:
One of the most common questions I get asked is: “Do I need a special rod for this quest?” The answer is no, but better rods certainly help.
Here’s the truth: I completed this quest on my alt account using the standard starting rod. It took longer (especially for the Dragonfish), but it was absolutely possible. The quest is designed to be accessible to players of all progression levels.
The key factors for success are:
Your rod quality affects catch speed and luck, but it doesn’t determine whether you CAN catch these fish.
Totems are game changers for completing this quest efficiently. Here are the three totems I always keep in my inventory:
This totem allows you to instantly change the time of day between day and night. Instead of waiting 10-15 minutes for the game’s natural day/night cycle, you can switch immediately.
Where to Get: Purchase from the Totem Shop or craft it if you have the materials
How to Use: Place the totem near the fishing pool and activate it to cycle time
Creates foggy weather conditions instantly. Since three of the five fish require foggy conditions, this totem is essential.
Where to Get: Available in the Totem Shop
Pro Tip: One Smokescreen Totem lasts long enough to catch multiple fish, so you don’t need to spam them
Changes the season instantly. This is incredibly valuable since you need Summer, Autumn, Spring, and Winter for different fish.
Where to Get: Totem Shop or crafting
Strategy: I recommend catching all Summer fish first, then all Autumn, then Spring, then Winter to minimize totem usage
With all three totems, I can complete the entire quest (minus the Dragonfish RNG) in about 20-30 minutes of actual fishing time. Without totems, you’re looking at 2-3 hours of waiting for natural weather and time changes.
Once you’ve successfully caught all five fish, it’s time to claim your reward. Here’s exactly what happens:
Important Note: You do NOT need to physically hand over the fish to Maelira. The quest tracks your catches automatically. As long as you caught all five fish after accepting the quest, you’ll receive credit.
The fragment you receive is one of five pieces needed to craft the Dreamer’s Amulet. This powerful accessory is essential for progressing through the Cultist Lair’s deeper mysteries and unlocking additional content.
The five fragment quests are:
Once you have all five fragments, you can craft the Dreamer’s Amulet at the Amulet NPC found in the third chamber of the Cultist Lair (accessed through Door 2).
After watching countless players struggle with this quest, here are the mistakes I see most often:
This is the #1 mistake. Players get impatient and start fishing without confirming their weather, time, and season. Always double check your game’s UI to verify conditions before casting.
I’ve seen players spend hours fishing with Seaweed when they need Minnow. Triple check your bait before each fish species.
Fish caught before talking to Maelira DON’T count toward quest completion. Make sure you’ve actually accepted the quest first.
The Scaly Dragonfish will test your patience. Many players give up after 30-40 casts and assume they’re doing something wrong. Trust the process with correct conditions, it WILL spawn eventually.
All five fish spawn in the pool directly in front of Maelira. Don’t waste time traveling to other water sources in the Cultist Lair.
Here are some pro strategies I’ve developed after completing this quest multiple times:
Group fish that share similar conditions together:
This minimizes totem usage and saves time.
Place a GPS marker at Maelira’s location so you can quickly navigate back after getting totems or supplies.
If you’re fishing for the Mythical Dragonfish, consider playing during less crowded server times. While it doesn’t affect spawn rates directly, lag can sometimes interfere with hooking fish properly.
For the Dragonfish grind specifically, I recommend having something to watch or listen to. The repetitive casting can get monotonous, and having background entertainment keeps you motivated.
If you have a rod with the Luck or Divine enchantment, these can slightly improve your chances with the Mythical fish. It’s not required, but every bit helps.
While there’s no way to skip catching the fish entirely, here are some shortcuts:
If you already know the Cultist Lair coordinates (0, 150, 2000), you can bypass the entire Sea Traveler NPC interaction and head straight to the cave entrance.
Visit the Totem Shop and stock up on Sundial, Smokescreen, and Tempest totems before starting. Having 5-10 of each prevents mid quest shopping trips.
Some Discord communities organize “Cultist Lair farming servers” where multiple players are working on quests simultaneously. The shared experience and tips can be valuable.
Make sure you’ve fully entered the Cultist Lair through the portal. Maelira only spawns after you walk through the main gates into the central chamber.
You must accept the quest from Maelira BEFORE catching fish. Talk to her first, then start fishing.
Double check all conditions: Minnow bait, Windy weather, Night time, Winter season. If everything is correct, it’s just RNG keep trying.
Make sure you’re placing totems close enough to the fishing pool. They have a limited radius of effect.
Yes! Multiple players can complete Maelira’s Quest simultaneously in the same server. The fish spawns are independent for each player.
Based on my experience and feedback from the community:
With Totems: 30-90 minutes (depending on Dragonfish luck)
Without Totems: 2-4 hours (waiting for natural weather/time cycles)
Fastest Completion: I’ve seen players finish in 23 minutes with god tier RNG on the Dragonfish
Average Completion: Most players complete the quest in 45-60 minutes with totems
The Scaly Dragonfish is the variable factor. Everything else combined usually takes 15-20 minutes once you know what you’re doing.
Absolutely, yes! Here’s why I recommend completing this quest as soon as you access the Cultist Lair:
Immediate Benefits:
Long Term Benefits:
The quest is designed to be accessible and rewarding for players of all skill levels. Even if you’re brand new to Fisch, you can complete this quest with patience and the right information.
In my opinion, Maelira’s Quest is the second easiest of the five fragment quests (after Eldran’s marking quest). It requires time and patience but no complex puzzles or precise platforming. If you’re planning to craft the Dreamer’s Amulet, I recommend doing Maelira’s Quest early to build confidence before tackling the more challenging fragments.
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The Cultist Lair update has added tremendous depth to Fisch, and Maelira’s Quest is just the beginning of your journey through this mysterious new area.
Maelira is located inside the Cultist Lair, which you access through Terrapin Island. After entering the main chamber through the large stone gates, look beneath the central staircase. She wears bright purple cultist robes and has an optimistic appearance, making her easy to identify. You must create foggy night conditions using Sundial and Smokescreen totems to access the Cultist Lair in the first place.
Completing Maelira’s Quest rewards you with Maelira’s Amulet Fragment. This fragment is one of five pieces required to craft the Dreamer’s Amulet, a powerful end game accessory essential for progressing through the Cultist Lair’s deeper mysteries. The fragment has no other uses besides being combined with the other four fragments at the Amulet NPC in the third chamber.
Yes, you can complete Maelira’s Quest using the standard fishing rod that all players start with. While higher quality rods like the Rod of Depths, Seraphic Rod, or No Life Rod make catching fish faster and slightly increase luck for the Mythical Scaly Dragonfish, they are not required. The most important factors are using the correct bait, weather conditions, time of day, and season for each fish species.
The Scaly Dragonfish is a Mythical rarity fish with an intentionally low spawn rate. With perfect conditions (Minnow bait, Windy weather, Night time, Winter season), most players catch it within 50-200 casts. Some lucky players get it in under 30 casts, while others have reported needing 300+ attempts. The RNG nature means there’s no guaranteed timeframe, but persistence with correct conditions will eventually yield results.
No, fish caught before accepting Maelira’s Quest do not count toward completion. You must talk to Maelira and officially accept the quest first, then catch all five required fish species. The game tracks your progress automatically once the quest is active, so you don’t need to physically show the fish to Maelira just catch them and return to her when you have all five.
The most efficient order groups fish by similar conditions to minimize totem usage. Start with the three foggy daytime fish (Mexican Tetra in Summer, Cave Loach in Autumn, Sinocyclocheilus in Spring), then switch to night for the remaining two (Abyssal Slickhead in rainy Summer night, Scaly Dragonfish in windy Winter night). This approach reduces the number of time and weather changes needed.
Yes, Maelira’s Quest can be completed in both public and private servers. Private servers can be beneficial because they reduce player congestion at the Cultist Lair fishing pool and eliminate competition for fish spawns. However, fish spawn rates and quest mechanics are identical across all server types, so the choice comes down to personal preference.
Your quest progress is saved even if you leave the Cultist Lair or exit the game. Any fish you’ve already caught while the quest was active will still count toward completion. When you return to the Cultist Lair and talk to Maelira, she’ll recognize which fish you’ve already obtained, and you only need to catch the remaining species.
After helping dozens of players through this quest and completing it multiple times myself, I can confidently say that Maelira’s Quest is one of the most satisfying challenges in the Cultist Lair update. Yes, the Scaly Dragonfish can be frustrating. Yes, you’ll probably question your life choices around cast number 150. But when that Mythical fish finally bites and you see Maelira’s Amulet Fragment appear in your inventory, it’s an amazing feeling.
My biggest piece of advice: embrace the journey. Use the Dragonfish grind as an opportunity to chat with other players, watch some YouTube videos, or just relax. Fisch is designed to be a chill fishing experience, even when you’re hunting Mythical rarities.
Stock up on totems, use the correct bait for each fish, and don’t give up on that Dragonfish. You’ve got this!
