The Headless Horseman Quest is one of the central missions in the FischFright 2025 Halloween event, and it requires players to obtain a Frightful Jack-O’-Lantern — one of the rarest and most mysterious event catches. This guide explains exactly how to find, catch, or trade for this item so you can complete the quest and unlock its unique reward.
Quest Headless Horseman
When you approach the Headless Horseman NPC in the Halloween event area (Crook’s Hallow), he’ll ask for a Frightful Jack-O’-Lantern as part of his limited-time questline.
This item is not crafted or traded by NPCs — it must be fished, appraised, or obtained through trading with other players.
Step 1: Unlocking the Event Area
To start the quest, you’ll need access to Crook’s Hallow, the dedicated Halloween island. You can reach it in two ways:
- Flying Dutchman: Sail from the main docks to the event island.
- Frightful Mirror: Found across the main islands and teleports you directly to the event zone.
Once inside Crook’s Hallow, locate the Headless Horseman, usually positioned near the graveyard section of the map.
Step 2: How to Obtain a Frightful Jack-O’-Lantern
The Frightful Jack-O’-Lantern can only be acquired through fishing during the event. It’s a mutated fish exclusive to the Halloween update.
Fishing Method
- Equip your best rod with a strong lure speed and weight multiplier (such as the Rod of the Zenith).
- Go to one of the Frightful Pools — these are glowing, color-specific water spots scattered across Crook’s Hallow.
- Cast your line and begin fishing until you catch a Jack-O’-Lantern fish.
However, not every Jack-O’-Lantern counts. You specifically need one that carries the “Frightful” mutation (shown as Frightful “Jack-O’-Lantern” in the fish name).
This mutation gives the fish a haunted appearance and classifies it as an event item.
Step 3: Confirming the Mutation
If you’re unsure whether your catch is the right one, appraise it at a merchant.
- Check its official name — it must display the Frightful tag in front.
- Only this version will fulfill the Headless Horseman’s requirement.
If you caught a regular Jack-O’-Lantern, keep fishing — mutation chances vary, and Frightful variants are rarer than standard catches.
Step 4: Alternate Method — Trading
If fishing hasn’t been successful, you can also trade with other players to obtain a Frightful Jack-O’-Lantern.
- Early in the event, these will be rare and costly.
- As more players fish and discover them, they’ll become easier to find through trading near the docks or Discord communities.
Tip: Wait a few days after the event begins for trade prices to stabilize before purchasing one.
Step 5: Delivering the Jack-O’-Lantern
Once you have a Frightful Jack-O’-Lantern, return to the Headless Horseman at Crook’s Hallow.
- Interact with him to submit the item.
- Completing the quest grants a unique Halloween reward — believed to be tied to the Horseman’s storyline or an exclusive cosmetic.
(Reward details will vary based on the server’s update version — keep an eye on announcements for confirmation.)
Step 6: Bonus Fishing Tips
Use the Rod of the Zenith: The +5% lure speed and +20% weight multiplier improve your odds of catching rare and mutated fish.
Fish in multiple colored pools: Each pool may yield different mutation rates or event fish types.
Stay in active servers: More players fishing increases spawn rates for event pools.
Check mutation traits: Only “Frightful” counts for the quest.
Step 7: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Regular Jack-O’-Lanterns do not complete the quest — only Frightful ones do.
Selling your catch early before appraising can make you lose the correct item.
Fishing outside Crook’s Hallow reduces your chance of finding event fish significantly.
This quest perfectly captures the Halloween spirit in Fisch: a mix of mystery, rarity, and persistence. The Frightful Jack-O’-Lantern isn’t just a collectible — it’s a key step in uncovering one of the event’s central storylines.