Quick answer
Begin with Fridda Trail and Temprah Den, build Power Eggs and equipment across Ferdi, Cire, Gildred, Narem, and Oftu, then descend Uven Crater before entering Stonuvan Temple. The published route covers Salmonid Levels 15 through 22.
Major spoiler warning
This page names middle-campaign bosses, progression rewards, and temple mechanics. The individual raid cards are collapsed so you can reveal only the stage you are currently playing.
Route at a glance
The route mixes untimed exploration with short Power Egg dens and three-round boss raids. Use the den stages as build checks, not as proof that you must remain on one blocked destination.
| # | Raid | Island | Level | Objective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Fridda Trail Exploration | Ferdi Island | 15 | Climb a mostly linear vertical route and defeat the Big Stack Stinger guarding the final excavation. |
| 02 | Temprah Den Timed den | Ferdi Island | 15 | Collect 2,500 Power Eggs within 90 seconds. |
| 03 | Taytur Rocks Exploration | Ferdi Island | 16 | Collect 3,200 Power Eggs across the uphill routes, then return to the main excavation. |
| 04 | Raisbul Den Timed den | Cire Island | 16 | Collect 1,800 Power Eggs within 90 seconds while several Steel Eels control the arena. |
| 05 | Unnyarang Buried Ruins Boss | Ferdi Island | 17 | Clear two timed Power Egg rounds and defeat Long Line Steel Eel in the final round. |
| 06 | Yaksubi Volcano Exploration | Gildred Island | 17 | Use plant launches and aerial routes to reach the final excavation above the lava. |
| 07 | Kreyp Lava Lake Exploration | Gildred Island | 18 | Collect 3,600 Power Eggs across branching lava routes, then clear and drill the main crystal. |
| 08 | Gjoza Buried Ruins Boss | Gildred Island | 20 | Clear two timed Power Egg rounds and defeat Refuel Steelhead. |
| 09 | Soyu Cliffs Exploration | Narem Island | 20 | Follow the treasure signal across branching cliff paths, plant crossings, and board rides. |
| 10 | Meesu Den Timed den | Narem Island | 20 | Collect 1,700 Power Eggs within 90 seconds against armored ranged enemies. |
| 11 | Sylkin Den Timed den | Oftu Island | 20 | Collect 2,200 Power Eggs within 90 seconds while Steel Eels dominate the arena. |
| 12 | Uven Crater Exploration | Trattoria Island | 20 | Descend through bridges, rails, lava passages, and enemy formations to reach the final excavation. |
| 13 | Stonuvan Temple Boss | Trattoria Island | 22 | Defeat Pain Course by creating stun windows with minecarts or the Bot Buddy drill attack. |
Stage-by-stage route
Open only the current raid. Each entry keeps its objective and route separate from variable equipment drops.
1ExplorationFerdi IslandFridda TrailClimb a mostly linear vertical route and defeat the Big Stack Stinger guarding the final excavation.Salmonid Level 15Recommended route
Prepare
- Use a ranged Shooter for the vertical route and Stinger targets.
- Keep recovery and crowd-control options available for the final formation.
Watch for
- Vertical platforming
- Flyfish
- Big Stack Stinger
Route steps
- 1Climb the intended routeUse spring platforms, treadmills, rails, and inkable walls to continue upward.
- 2Strip the Big Stack StingerDestroy the offensive pots before focusing on the pilot and nearby support enemies.
- 3Drill the main crystalSecure the arena, call the Bot Buddy, and collect the main treasure.
Rewards
- Little Tail relic and variable equipment or materials
Progression
- Temprah Den
2Timed denFerdi IslandTemprah DenCollect 2,500 Power Eggs within 90 seconds.Salmonid Level 15Recommended route
Prepare
- Use a ranged Shooter and a damage-focused gadget setup.
- Prepare a wide-area Showstopper for the most crowded wave.
Watch for
- Ninety-second timer
- Salty Tongues
- Crowded movement lanes
Route steps
- 1Attack the first wave immediatelyBegin collecting Power Eggs before later groups occupy the same movement space.
- 2Keep rotatingUse gadget attacks against dense targets and collect drops before crossing the arena.
- 3Finish the requirementDeploy the Showstopper before the final seconds and move to the treasure as soon as the total is reached.
Rewards
- Treasure and variable equipment or material drops
Progression
- Taytur Rocks
3ExplorationFerdi IslandTaytur RocksCollect 3,200 Power Eggs across the uphill routes, then return to the main excavation.Salmonid Level 16Recommended route
Prepare
- Bring a ranged Shooter and reliable offensive gadget.
- Use the radar when revisiting the lower routes for remaining targets.
Watch for
- Long return route
- Repeated Boss Salmonids
- Missed Power Egg drops
Route steps
- 1Search the uphill branchesClear the excavation areas and defeat high-value Boss Salmonids along the long route.
- 2Reach 3,200 Power EggsRevisit occupied lower areas instead of wandering through cleared sections.
- 3Return to the main crystalClear any respawned threats, drill the crystal, and collect the raid rewards.
Rewards
- Plastic Splatana and variable equipment or materials
Progression
- Raisbul Den route
4Timed denCire IslandRaisbul DenCollect 1,800 Power Eggs within 90 seconds while several Steel Eels control the arena.Salmonid Level 16Recommended route
Prepare
- Use a ranged Shooter and movement or recovery support.
- Ink a broad circuit before the Steel Eels restrict the arena.
Watch for
- Multiple Steel Eels
- Armored bodies blocking escape
- Ninety-second timer
Route steps
- 1Lead each Steel Eel into open groundCircle around its armored body and attack the rear operator.
- 2Collect before changing targetsThe Steel Eel drops provide much of the requirement, so do not leave them behind.
- 3Exit as soon as the total is metMove directly to the treasure instead of fighting the remaining wave.
Rewards
- Treasure and variable equipment or material drops
Progression
- Unnyarang Buried Ruins route
5BossFerdi IslandUnnyarang Buried RuinsClear two timed Power Egg rounds and defeat Long Line Steel Eel in the final round.Salmonid Level 17Recommended route
Prepare
- Use a ranged Shooter, a damage-focused gadget, and a wide Showstopper.
- Preserve lives for the faster Steel Eel boss in round three.
Watch for
- Two timed rounds
- Fast tracking boss
- Crowded path to the rear operator
Route steps
- 1Clear the timed rounds efficientlyPrioritize Boss Salmonids and collect Power Eggs before moving between targets.
- 2Keep the boss route readableAvoid zigzagging so tightly that the Long Line Steel Eel hides its rear operator behind its body.
- 3Attack the rearCreate a clear circle around the boss and use the gadget when lesser enemies block the weak point.
Rewards
- Story heirloom and variable equipment or materials
Progression
- Routes toward Narem Island and Gildred Island
6ExplorationGildred IslandYaksubi VolcanoUse plant launches and aerial routes to reach the final excavation above the lava.Salmonid Level 17Recommended route
Prepare
- Use a ranged Shooter for elevated targets.
- Study the direction of each launch before committing.
Watch for
- Lava
- Long aerial jumps
- Boss Salmonids near landing points
Route steps
- 1Climb through the launch routeUse the plants and aerial crossings carefully; a missed landing can cost a life.
- 2Secure the upper encountersClear the Boss Salmonids around each landing before taking the next launch.
- 3Excavate the final crystalDefeat the last formation, call the Bot Buddy, and collect the main treasure.
Rewards
- Elegant Horn relic and variable equipment or materials
Progression
- Kreyp Lava Lake
7ExplorationGildred IslandKreyp Lava LakeCollect 3,600 Power Eggs across branching lava routes, then clear and drill the main crystal.Salmonid Level 18Recommended route
Prepare
- Use a ranged Shooter and a strong crowd-control gadget.
- Treat the level as an exploration raid; there is no timer forcing unsafe movement.
Watch for
- Lava
- Narrow bridges
- Respawning enemies near the main crystal
Route steps
- 1Clear the branchesSearch the smaller excavations and defeat high-value Salmonids while tracking the Power Egg total.
- 2Return with 3,600 Power EggsUse the safe bridges and avoid rushing across narrow lava sections.
- 3Control the main crystal spawnsStop drilling if another enemy appears, clear the area, and restart the excavation.
Rewards
- Large Sphiralite shard yield and variable equipment or materials
Progression
- Gjoza Buried Ruins
8BossGildred IslandGjoza Buried RuinsClear two timed Power Egg rounds and defeat Refuel Steelhead.Salmonid Level 20Recommended route
Prepare
- Bring a high-damage ranged Shooter.
- Use explosive balloons and strong gadget damage against concentrated formations.
Watch for
- Two timed rounds
- Dense Boss Salmonid combinations
- Refuel Steelhead
Route steps
- 1Target high-value threatsRemove Stingers and Steel Eels early, then collect Power Eggs before the next wave closes in.
- 2Use the arena explosivesTrigger balloons when multiple Salmonids are inside the blast radius.
- 3Attack Refuel Steelhead during openingsSave charged tools for the boss and punish the exposed weak point rather than firing into armor.
Rewards
- Story record and variable equipment or material drops
Progression
- Further middle-campaign routes
9ExplorationNarem IslandSoyu CliffsFollow the treasure signal across branching cliff paths, plant crossings, and board rides.Salmonid Level 20Recommended route
Prepare
- Use a strong ranged Shooter and recovery support.
- Save the Showstopper for the largest formation near the end.
Watch for
- Branching cliffs
- Concentrated enemy formations
- River crossings
Route steps
- 1Follow the blue signalCollect optional side-route shards only when the return to the main path is clear.
- 2Use the plant or board crossingOpen the intended river route and clear the concentrated groups after landing.
- 3Finish the final formationUse the Showstopper if needed, then call the Bot Buddy at the main excavation.
Rewards
- Acrobatic Salmon relic and variable equipment or materials
Progression
- Meesu Den
10Timed denNarem IslandMeesu DenCollect 1,700 Power Eggs within 90 seconds against armored ranged enemies.Salmonid Level 20Recommended route
Prepare
- Bring a ranged Shooter and damage-focused gadget parts.
- Wait for armored weapons to expose their vulnerable sections.
Watch for
- Armored ranged targets
- Uncollected off-screen drops
- Ninety-second timer
Route steps
- 1Clear lesser interferenceRemove nearby Chums and Smallfries so the armored targets can be tracked.
- 2Attack exposed cannonsMove between targets and fire only when their protected weapon sections open.
- 3Collect and exitGather every large drop, then move to the treasure immediately after reaching 1,700.
Rewards
- Sphiralite Gem and variable materials
Progression
- Sylkin Den route
11Timed denOftu IslandSylkin DenCollect 2,200 Power Eggs within 90 seconds while Steel Eels dominate the arena.Salmonid Level 20Recommended route
Prepare
- Use a ranged Shooter with recovery and offensive gadget support.
- Keep the outside edge inked so Steel Eels cannot trap the route.
Watch for
- Steel Eel bodies
- Arena edge traps
- Ninety-second timer
Route steps
- 1Prioritize Steel EelsLead each one forward, circle to the rear operator, and collect its large Power Egg drop.
- 2Sweep secondary dropsWatch for eggs left by the Bot Buddy while moving between the main targets.
- 3Stop fighting at 2,200Cross directly to the treasure and collect it before the timer expires.
Rewards
- Sphiralite Gem and variable materials
Progression
- Further Oftu Island raid
- Uven Crater recommended route
12ExplorationTrattoria IslandUven CraterDescend through bridges, rails, lava passages, and enemy formations to reach the final excavation.Salmonid Level 20Recommended route
Prepare
- Use a strong ranged Shooter with recovery support.
- Take the long route carefully; the raid is not timed.
Watch for
- Lava
- Narrow bridges
- Large mixed formations
- Big Halmoss
Route steps
- 1Follow the downward routeCross the narrow bridges, use explosive balloons against groups, and clear each landing before continuing.
- 2Use the vent and railLaunch across the unclear gap from the air vent, then reveal and ride the rail toward the final area.
- 3Secure the final excavationDefeat every nearby enemy, including any Big Halmoss, before calling the Bot Buddy.
Rewards
- Eclipse Shield relic and variable equipment or materials
Progression
- Stonuvan Temple
13BossTrattoria IslandStonuvan TempleDefeat Pain Course by creating stun windows with minecarts or the Bot Buddy drill attack.Salmonid Level 22Progression gate
Prepare
- Bring a strong ranged Shooter, recovery support, and an offensive gadget.
- Ink the arena before the boss begins restricting movement.
Watch for
- High-speed charge routes
- Exploding minecarts
- Crowded later phases
- Arena edges
Route steps
- 1Read the charge routeAvoid the marked path and stay away from the outer edge when Pain Course circles the arena.
- 2Return a safe minecartAttack a nonexploding minecart into the boss route to create a long stun window.
- 3Charge the drill attackDefeat support Salmonids, collect 1,200 Power Eggs, and use the drill when the boss is reachable.
- 4Commit during the stunUse the strongest weapon, gadget, and Showstopper damage while the boss is immobilized.
Rewards
- Major story progression and variable boss rewards
Progression
- Hideout Ship Level 3 progression
- Routes toward later islands
Route coverage
This chapter concludes at Stonuvan Temple. Return to the Walkthrough hub to review the earlier campaign route or the core systems guide.
Detailed route coverage currently runs from Pantree Beach through Choclet Iceberg. The final boss and post-game milestones are covered separately; unverified ice-region stages remain an index rather than a claimed route.
Frequently asked questions
What level range does this route cover?
The listed raid recommendations run from Salmonid Level 15 at Fridda Trail to Level 22 at Stonuvan Temple.
How do you stun Pain Course?
Launch a nonexploding minecart into its route or collect enough Power Eggs to trigger the Bot Buddy drill attack, then commit damage while it is immobilized.
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