Move across the leap
Watch the takeoff, strafe out of the landing line, and turn back only after impact.
Island 4 · Rocks · Required setup mini-boss
How to beat Tuna
Buy the Professional Boss Lure on Rocks Island and cast from a clear shoreline. Sidestep Tuna's committed jumps and answer with close-range ranged damage after it lands. Do not sell, cook or eat the body—place the intact Tuna on dry ground near cover to attract Albatross.
TunaIsland 4 · Rocks
- Trigger
- Professional Boss Lure
- Setup
- Fishing Rod
- Hand-in
- Place the defeated Tuna on dry ground
- Unlock
- Triggers the Albatross encounter
Trigger → fight → hand-in
The complete Tuna route
- 01 · Start
Talk to the islander about the large bird
The Rocks story route uses Tuna as bait for the Albatross rather than as an NPC hand-in.
- 02 · Catch
Cast the Professional Boss Lure
Use the Boss version with the Fishing Rod. The regular Professional Lure does not summon Tuna.
- 03 · Fight
Sidestep the jump and fire after landing
Keep open lateral space, let Tuna commit to its leap, then punish the recovery with a Shotgun or upgraded ranged weapon.
- 04 · Preserve
Place the whole Tuna on dry ground
Keep the defeated body intact and put it near building cover. The Albatross arrives to take the bait.
The fight
Turn the arena into your shield
Pufferfish wins when you stop moving. Your job is to keep clean sand ahead of you and a palm trunk between each charge.
Use the landing recovery
Close-range damage is safest immediately after Tuna commits to the jump.
Keep the body visible
Finish the fight away from water and clutter so the quest bait is easy to recover.
Prepare for the next boss first
Albatross begins after the body is placed, so restock before you put Tuna down.
Fix the failed run
What went wrong?
Use the symptom, make one correction, and go again.
Regular fish appear
You equipped Professional Lure. Tuna requires Professional Boss Lure.
The jump keeps landing on you
Strafe across the takeoff line instead of retreating in the same direction.
Albatross never arrives
Place the defeated Tuna body on dry ground near the Rocks shop after starting the islander's request.
The Tuna is gone
If it was sold, cooked or eaten, buy another boss lure and catch a replacement.
Fast answers
Tuna FAQ
What lure catches Tuna?
Professional Boss Lure with the Fishing Rod on Island 4 · Rocks.
What should I do with Tuna after the fight?
Keep the body intact and place it on dry ground to attract Albatross.
Can I sell Tuna before Albatross?
No. The defeated Tuna is the trigger for the next story encounter.
Guide sources
Gameplay route checked 2026-10-02 for Patch 1.1.3.
- Mobalytics Every Main Boss Guide ↗ — Tuna trigger, body preservation and Albatross connection.
- GAMES.GG Tuna Boss Guide ↗ — Jump timing and Professional Boss Lure cross-check.