El Bandito
El Bandito sporadically visits wranglers fishing in Coral Corral.
When making a cast and she approaches, you will see the following message:
"The El Bandito is nearby... Coral Corral is home to the dangerous El Bandito..."
"What do you want to do?"
You are given 4 options:
# Stay calm and don't move.
# Take off and run.
# Offer it my next few catches. (depends on El Bandito's hunger)
# Attack with your Great Equalizer / Kolenya Pole! (requires level 23 Great Equalizer/Kolenya)/(works best with a level 25+ Great Equalizer/Kolenya)
The last option changes depending on which pole (Great Equalizer or Kolenya) you are currently using
Outcomes[edit]
Wranglers can gain or lose silver depending on the option chosen, pole level and chance at gaining collectible items. Examples of possible outcomes for choosing each option are provided below:
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The collectable items that can be gained from El Bandito can be found below or here:
Choosing option 1:
* Yes! Gained X silver from El Bandito
* No! El Bandito took 4,000+ silver from me.
Choosing option 2:
* Yes! Gained X silver from El Bandito
* No! El Bandito took 4,000+ silver from me. (You will be sent back to Coral Corral)
Choosing option 3:
* Yes! The El Bandito isn't hungry and wanted to see what I'd say!
* Yes! The El Bandito was just testing me and isn't hungry!
* Yes! El Bandito appreciated my kind gesture and decided not to take my next catch because I'm such a classy wrangler!
* El Bandito accepted the offer and is waiting for my next catches. Gained X silver from El Bandito!
Note: El Bandito will take your next 1-3 catches (excluding crew and captain trips). You will not receive points, silver, or pole experience for these catches. You will receive quest credit for the fish if otherwise applicable. Marie, the Mad Patient, Hank, the homeless villain , or any of the other 10 villains in Farovia/Roperia will accept catches on behalf of El Bandito if you travel away.
Choosing option 4:
- "Awaiting El Bandito's response..." (refresh)
- “I'm eyeing down the terrifying Bandito with my Kolenya Pole!” (refresh!)
TBD, generally gain 500-550 silver for success, lose 5,000 silver for fail
Successful outcome:
- “Yes! I jabbed El Bandito with my native Kolenya abilities! Gained 400 silver from the El Bandito! Failed to get Saddle Bags!”
El Bandito / Bandito Collectable Set[edit]
Collectables are a "glory award" / "achievement award" that wranglers can show off. There are a set of collectibles related to El Bandito, which vary in rarity.
Spurs
"Get your riding boots ready for these western-style metal spurs! Yeehaw!"
Randomly gained after choosing "Take off and run" and escaping El Bandito
Gun Belt
"Stash your finest weapons in this leather gun belt."
Randomly gained after choosing "stay calm and don't move" and successfully hiding from El Bandito
Lasso
"Round up the livestock with the lasso-rope. You’ll be ready for the rodeo in no time!"
Randomly gained after choosing "Give my catches" and having it be accepted.
Pistol
"Every cowboy needs a shiny pistol...just keep it stored in your holster!"
Randomly gained after successfully "Defend / Stab with your Great Equalizer / Kolenya"
Saddle Bags
"These strong and sturdy Saddle Bags are perfect for horseback riding across the western countryside. Giddyup!"
Randomly gained after successfully "Defend / Stab with your Great Equalizer / Kolenya"
Turning in the Bandito Collection will yield access to Amadahy Plains (1) Skin Cream & (1) Sharpening Oil
Tips[edit]
Use your higher level pole for your encounter with El Bandito so you have a better chance at Defending/Stabbing.
El Bandito is linked to the other encounters in terms of how often he appears. If you have interacted with others and already chose an option, you should be free from encountering El Bandito for about two hours. He will collect the silver and points if you offered catches from another encounter.
Choosing the Defend/Stab option will get you chances at the later items in the collection so you can trade down to complete the set.