This FISCH MERLIN QUEST PART 2 UPDATE pushes Fisch into a fresh progression era by expanding Merlin’s role, introducing a new relic class, opening the Mineshaft, and restoring the Black Market. If you want a clear breakdown of what’s new, why it matters, and how to use every mechanic efficiently, this FISCH MERLIN QUEST PART 2 UPDATE walks you through everything step-by-step.
Merlin’s Orb Recovered – Why This Matters Now
Merlin has finally restored the power of his Magic Orb, and this single change reshapes early and mid-game progression.
Stronger Buffs
Merlin’s new buff set provides more impactful stat boosts than anything he offered before. These aren’t minor quality-of-life perks; they directly influence gathering speed, combat survivability, and fishing efficiency depending on what you choose.
If you relied on him only for basic bonuses earlier, revisit him. You’ll get a noticeable performance spike.
Magical Crafting
Merlin can now craft items for players. The recipes require specific materials, but the output is more valuable and tightly connected to the new Mineshaft content.
Anything crafted here tends to be progression-linked, making Merlin a key NPC rather than an optional vendor.
Mineshaft Requirement
Merlin is central to entering the Mineshaft. If you want access to the new gemstone storyline, relics, and deeper crafting materials, you must complete his prerequisites first.
Totem Carver – Free Crafting with Material Skill Checks
A new specialist has settled in after Merlin opened his domain to others, and he focuses solely on Totems.
Free Crafting
You don’t pay currency; you pay in materials. This makes Totem creation much more accessible for players who gather consistently.
Each Totem can reshape gameplay by boosting specific tasks or enhancing niche builds, so crafting several types is worthwhile.
Future Recipes
The Totem Carver is designed for expansion. His recipe list will grow with future updates, so his usefulness will only increase over time. Build a healthy supply of common materials now to stay ahead.
Twisted Relics – Mixed Enchantments and Curses
A completely new relic class has arrived and is exclusively sold by Merlin. Twisted Relics introduce risk-versus-reward gameplay.
What Makes Them Special
Twisted Relics combine beneficial enchantments with attached curses. You gain significant power spikes, but each relic comes with a drawback you must adapt to.
This makes them ideal for players who enjoy specialized or high-risk builds.
When to Use Them
Use Twisted Relics when you’re confident in your build or need a temporary advantage for specific challenges like hunts or high-tier nodes. Avoid equipping them blindly, as the curses can disrupt normal play.
The Mineshaft – Past, Present, and Future Gemstones
The Mineshaft is the core exploration feature of this update and contains a series of interactive puzzles tied to gemstone lore.
Key Points Inside the Mineshaft
Rough Geode
You’ll find a half-formed geode that needs chiseling and extraction. This is where you obtain raw materials linked to the new gem system.
Fast-Moving Minecart
A minecart carries a cut gem at high speed. Timing your interaction is required; miss it and you’ll waste time waiting for another cycle.
Pulsating Crystal Pool
A suspended crystal rests within the water. This structure connects to the new time-based theme and plays a part in late-stage Merlin progress.
Why Explore
You must explore thoroughly to uncover Past, Present, and Future gemstones. These are essential for upgrading equipment, completing Merlin’s new tasks, and unlocking later relics.
Black Market Returns – New Items Inside
The Black Market is back online with three new items available. Their exact effects vary, but all three support late-game builds, collectible strategies, or niche fishing approaches.
Important Note
The Black Market still has the known issue of not running on Friday, so plan your shopping accordingly. Stock refreshes only happen after version updates.
Major Bug Fixes and Balancing – What Changed in Practice
This patch focuses heavily on QoL and stability. Here are the most impactful changes for active players:
Event Skips for Private Servers
Owners can now skip Shiny Surge, Mutation Surge, Night of the Luminous, and Night of the Fireflies. This allows curated farming and smoother progression pacing.
Crab Cage Improvements
Crab Cages can stack again, place faster, and no longer fail to catch anything. This directly boosts passive income and collection efficiency.
Gameplay Paused Screen Significantly Reduced
One of the most frustrating interruptions is now far less common.
Fishing and Rod Fixes
Many rods had incorrect passive behavior. These are now corrected, including:
- Vineweaver Rod forced progress speed
- Toxic Spire paralysis passive
- Carrot mutation odds
- Various rod and chaser conflicts
- Anomalous enchantment finally applying mutations correctly
Shop and Hunt Fixes
- Daily Shop now resets consistently at 00:00 UTC
- Hunts for special variants now trigger accurate announcements
- Overlapping Colossal Dragon hunts fixed
General Stability
Softlocks, mispriced items, stuck minigames, and faulty visual mutations have all been resolved.
Balance Changes
Several items were scaled down from x4 to x2 multipliers, including:
- Bubblegum
- Lumpy
- Rockstar
Baby Pond Emperor and Speed Core rarity/value were adjusted to create consistency across drop tables.
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This update reinforces Merlin as a central progression pillar, uses the Mineshaft to expand the game’s lore and material system, and brings the Black Market back into rotation. With the addition of Twisted Relics, free Totem crafting, and numerous quality-of-life fixes, the entire experience becomes smoother and more rewarding, especially for players who push into higher-tier builds.