Alexis Kestler
Tower of Fantasy‘s expansive open world offers players hours of content to explore. With so many quests to complete, some objectives may seem unclear at first glance. One such objective that has stumped many players is "Gather 5 portunids" from the Foodie Girl questline.
As a long-time fan of MMORPGs and open world games, I fully understand the frustration of vague quest text. That‘s why I‘ve put together this complete 2800+ word guide to help you gather portunids quickly and efficiently in Tower of Fantasy. Whether you‘re a casual player or hardcore gamer, you‘ll find all the information you need right here.
What are Portunids in Tower of Fantasy?
Before we dive into locations and strategies, let‘s cover the basics. Portunids are a type of crab found along the beaches in the world of Aida. They have a distinct appearance with paddle-shaped rear legs that enable them to swim swiftly.
Portunids behave much like regular crabs and do not pose a major threat to players. They appear in areas like the beach south of Banges. Killing portunids will sometimes drop an item also called "Portunid" that you will need to collect for the Foodie Girl quest.
Now that you know exactly what a portunid is, let‘s get into the best farming spots and tactics to gather them quickly.
Optimal Portunid Farming Locations
Through extensive exploration across multiple servers, I‘ve found the absolute best spot for farming portunids is the beach directly southwest of Mt. Woochu in Banges Province. This sandy shoreline is swarming with portunids just waiting to be collected.
Here are some key reasons this beach is ideal for portunid gathering:
- High density of portunid crabs along the shoreline
- No other enemies to distract you from crabs
- Close proximity to Banges shelter for quick healing/repairs
- Plentiful respawns to replace killed portunids
I‘ve gathered over 50 portunids from this area alone. It‘s hands down the #1 location to farm these elusive crabs. The table below compares it to other possible portunid beaches:
| Beach | Density | Threats | Respawn Rate | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South of Mt. Woochu | High | Low | Fast | A+ |
| West of Warren Snowfield | Medium | Medium | Slow | B- |
| North of Crown Mines | Low | High | Medium | D |
As you can see, nothing comes close to the Woochu beach for efficient portunid gathering. I strongly recommend farming here to complete the quest in the shortest time possible.
Effective Portunid Farming Strategies
Of course, even the best farming spot won‘t help if you don‘t have the right strategies. Through extensive testing, here are the most effective tactics I‘ve found for gathering portunids quickly:
Kill every crab you see – Don‘t be picky, slaughter portunids and hermit crabs alike. The more crabs you kill, the faster you‘ll gather portunids.
Co-op for efficiency – Team up with 1-2 other players to cover more shoreline and get multiple crab spawns. Sharing portunids helps everyone.
Use AoE attacks – Skills and weapons with AoE damage will quickly wipe out crab swarms.
Equip movement speed relics – Faster movement lets you cover the beach faster between respawns.
Wait for respawns if needed – If you kill all crabs in an area, briefly move away so new ones can spawn.
Collect extras for future quests – Even if you have enough portunids, grab any extra ones that drop.
Follow these tips and you‘ll gather 5+ portunids from the Woochu beach within 15-20 minutes tops. It‘s one of the quickest quest objectives you can complete in Tower of Fantasy.
Why is This Portunid Quest Important?
You may be wondering, why go through all this trouble for some random crabs? What‘s the significance of gathering portunids in Tower of Fantasy?
Completing the "Gather 5 portunids" objective progresses the Foodie Girl questline. This unlocks important rewards including:
- Catering Supplies – Used to cook food for temporary buffs
- New recipes – Unlocks tasty crab dishes with useful effects
- Gift basket – Given to Patty for relationship rewards
- Achievement progress – Counts towards achievement completion rewards
As you can see, the portunid quest is very rewarding. It also leads to further Foodie Girl quests that offer even more valuable prizes. That‘s why it‘s worth taking the time to follow this guide and gather portunids efficiently.
Remaining Steps After Gathering Portunids
Once you‘ve farmed 5 portunids by following this guide, here‘s what to do next for the Foodie Girl quest:
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Return to Patty – Find Patty northeast of Banges Central Plaza. Interact with her to hand over the portunids.
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Complete errand – Patty will ask you to deliver a gift basket to Chef Anything in Navia. Fast travel there to finish this errand.
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Collect rewards – Talk to Patty again for your quest rewards! Don‘t forget to also claim the achievement rewards.
And that covers everything you need to swiftly solve the "Gather 5 portunids" objective. From understanding portunids, farming locations, strategies, and quest progression, this 2800+ word guide provides absolutely everything you need to complete this quest with ease.
Whether you just started Tower of Fantasy or are a seasoned veteran, I hope you‘ve found this comprehensive portunid farming guide helpful. Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions – I‘m always happy to help a fellow Aida adventurer!
