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Smudge is the newest and most unique companion added to Roblox Fisch — introduced alongside the Shady Bazaar update on May 23, 2026. Unlike other companions you find by exploring islands or completing quests, Smudge is exclusively sold inside the underground Shady Bazaar beneath Moosewood Village. It’s the only companion that can passively earn you Shady Scripts (S$), making it one of the best long-term investments in the game right now.
Here’s everything you need to know:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Companion Name | Smudge |
| Location | Shady Bazaar (Companion Dealer) |
| Currency Needed | Shady Scripts (S$) |
| Level Requirement | Level 30+ (Companion Satchel required) |
| Max Level | 10 |
| Added | May 23, 2026 (v1.85) |
Smudge is purchased from the Companion Dealer NPC inside the Shady Bazaar. To reach the Bazaar, you must first unlock it — it’s not visible on any map.
Inside the Bazaar, find the Companion Dealer NPC and purchase Smudge using Shady Scripts (S$). The Scrip Vendor converts C$ → S$ at a rate of 100,000 C$ per 1 S$.
Smudge has three passive abilities that make it stand out from every other companion in Fisch:
| Passive | Effect |
|---|---|
| Trash Fish Generator | Every 1–2 minutes, auto-catches a random trash fish from your current area with the Sludged mutation (2.5× value) |
| Script Finder | While walking inside the Shady Bazaar, gives a rare chance to pick up 1 S$ passively |
| Fish Slowdown | Reduces fish movement speed by 20% during reeling |
During Foggy Weather, Smudge gets significantly stronger:
Pro tip: Head to the Shady Bazaar during Foggy weather with Smudge equipped for maximum passive Script income.
Smudge levels up differently from other companions — it gains XP from every Shady Script you earn through gameplay. Scripts bought via the Scrip Vendor do not count toward XP. So focus on daily Bazaar quests (e.g., the Shady Angler NPC rewards 80 S$ per Blight Idol returned) to level Smudge while earning currency at the same time.
Each level up to Level 10 adds small buffs to Smudge’s passive abilities.
Absolutely — especially for mid-to-late game players grinding the Shady Bazaar long-term. The passive Script collection is unique to Smudge and no other companion offers it. The Sludged trash fish mechanic is also a consistent income boost that requires zero effort once equipped. For more on optimizing your Fisch progression, check out our Acidgrinder Rod guide, Aether location guide, and Castbound Rod unlock guide.
Smudge is purchased from the Companion Dealer inside the Shady Bazaar using Shady Scripts (S$). You must first unlock the Bazaar by completing Todd’s “Whispers Below: The Three” quest in Moosewood Village.
Smudge auto-catches Sludged trash fish every 1–2 minutes, passively collects Shady Scripts while you walk around the Bazaar, and reduces fish movement speed by 20%. All three passives get stronger during Foggy weather.
Yes. You need Level 30 to receive the Companion Satchel, which is required to equip any companion including Smudge.
No. Smudge only gains XP from Scripts earned through gameplay — the Scrip Vendor exchange does not count toward leveling.
Smudge was added on May 23, 2026, as part of the major Shady Bazaar update (v1.85).
