Loftia Secret Lake is sought after by players for its secret cave fish, but finding it is another story. The lake is hidden in the hanging gardens near the overgrowth and requires the glider propeller. This item is unlocked later in the story in Gridfall through the main quest Mending What’s Broken, given by Mita. Completing it awards the Propeller recipe.
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Where Is the Secret Lake in Loftia?
The Secret Lake is in the Hanging Garden. It is located right next to the Overgrowth.
How to Reach the Secret Lake
Reaching the lake through the intended way needs the glider propeller, which is obtained later in the story. Upgrade your glider with the propeller. Use it to cross the distance between the secret lake and the overgrowth.
Reach the Secret Lake Without a Propeller
Now, if you want to reach the secret lake sooner and not be left out of all the fun, follow this step-by-step guide.
What you need: Hammer level 2, Pruners level 2, Bouncy shoes, and the basic glider.
- Start in Lower Village, then head north toward Overgrowth.
- Break the large rocks blocking the entrance using Hammer Lv.2.
- Continue until you find brambles on the right. Clear them with Pruners Lv.2.
- Continue to the area with two banana trees. Look for a small bouncing mushroom to the right.
- Equip Bounce Shoes, use the mushroom to reach the elevated platform, and move toward the NPC wearing a pink bunny hat.
- Jump onto the platform behind the NPC and approach the log.
- Climb onto the rocky formation behind the log, look left, and carefully follow the grassy edge of the mountainside.
- Reach the cliff with the tree, make a running jump, and glide across the gap to the Secret Lake.
All Secret Lake Fish and Fishing Spots
There are four fish that you can find in the Secret Lake. They are required for the quest that we are going to talk about further in the article: Blind Date.
| Species | Rarity | Best Fishing Spot | Main Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haditha Cavefish | Common | Common | Sightless Seekers, Blind Date |
| Blind Cave Eel | Uncommon | Uncommon | Sightless Seekers, Blind Date |
| Texas Blind Salamander | Uncommon | Uncommon | Sightless Seekers, Blind Date |
| Blind Cave Brotula | Rare | Rare | Sightless Seekers, Blind Date |
If you want to know more about fish in Loftia, check out our guide on All fish in Loftia.
How to Complete Sightless Seekers and Get Battery Lv.4
The main attraction of the secret lake is this quest. It will unlock the recipe for Battery level 4. To unlock the recipe, you must catch 5 of each fish in this area to complete the Overgrowth Research Station Page 2.
The recipe for the battery is:
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Battery Lv.3 | 1 |
| Power Cable | 10 |
| Vines | 5 |
| Crafting Station | Project Station Lv.3 |
| Energy Cost | 15 |
| Craft Time | 10 seconds |
| Battery Capacity | 30 energy charges |
All Secret Lake Resources and Materials
But Secret Lake doesn’t get summarised in its fish. There are many more items and resources that you can scavenge throughout the area.
| Item | Rarity | How to Obtain It |
|---|---|---|
| Haditha Cavefish | Common | Common fishing spots |
| Blind Cave Eel | Uncommon | Uncommon fishing spots |
| Texas Blind Salamander | Uncommon | Uncommon fishing spots |
| Blind Cave Brotula | Rare | Rare spots or critical Uncommon catches |
| Salt | Common | Basic fishing rewards and mineral sources |
| Bauxite Ore | Uncommon | Ore fishing spots and mineral nodes |
| Copper Scraps | Uncommon | Ore fishing spots and mineral nodes |
| Algae | Common | Algae gathering spots |
| Bioluminescent Ivy | Rare | Ivy gathering nodes |
| Clover | Common | Clover gathering |
| Enoki Mushrooms | Common | Mushroom gathering spots |
| Plant Fiber | Common | Tall Grass gathering spots |
Secret Lake Fish and the Blind Date Quest
This is a main questline quest that requires you to use all the cave fish and revive the ecosystem of the area. To complete the Blind Date quest, you must:
- Talk to the Cave Fish Expert
- Catch 3 Haditha Cavefish
- Catch 3 Blind Cave Eels
- Catch 3 Texas Blind Salamanders
- Catch 3 Blind Cave Brotula
- Return to the Cave Fish Expert
- Fish up 3 Garbage Piles from the cave pond
- Deposit the fish into the pond
FAQ
Is Secret Lake Part of the Main Questline?
Yes. However, quests will take you there after you have progressed into Gridline a fair bit.
Can the Secret Lake Be Reached Before the Propeller?
Yes, there’s a shortcut that requires the bouncy shoes.
What is the Reward For Blind Date Quest?
You get the Woodlands Shirt.
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