Pumpkin Pete
Pumpkin Pete sporadically visits wranglers fishing in Enchanted Island, especially if you are using a Gourd Grasper
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The encounter[edit]
Pumpkin Pete is nearby...
Enchanted Forest is home to Pumpkin Pete
(second message now replaced by Other encounter messages below)
Select an option!
- Stay calm and don't move.
- Take off and run.
- Offer my next few catches. (depends on the Pumpkin Pete's hunger)
- Attack with your Gourd Grasper! (requires level 47 Gourd Grasper)
Other encounter messages[edit]
- Enchanted Island is lovely, except for the part where Pumpkin Pete is trying to ruin my day.
- I didn’t come to Enchanted Island expecting to run into Pumpkin Pete, but here we are. Again.
- Oh good, Pumpkin Pete is in Enchanted Island. Just what I needed to feel more like a hero... or a snack.
- Pumpkin Pete in Enchanted Island? Great. Let’s just add that to the list of things that could go wrong today.
- Pumpkin Pete in Enchanted Island? Yeah, this is going to end well... or not.
- Pumpkin Pete is in Enchanted Island? Great. Just when I thought it couldn’t get worse.
- Pumpkin Pete really knows how to make Enchanted Island feel less inviting.
- So, Pumpkin Pete is here in Enchanted Island. Guess I’m about to make some memories... or regrets.
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 Pumpkin Pete can be found below or here:
Option 1: stay calm and don't move[edit]
Status:
- “Pumpkin Pete’s eerie glow seems to shift as I stand my ground. The autumn wind rustles the leaves.”
Outcomes:
- “Yes! Pumpkin Pete steps back, melting into the shadows, leaving me unharmed. Gained 399 silver from the Pumpkin Pete! Found the Pumpkin Soul Seed!”
- “Yes! TBD"
- No! TBD
Option 2: run away[edit]
Status:
- “Pumpkin Pete’s hollow eyes watch as I slowly back away, trying to avoid the crunch of fallen leaves.” (refresh!)
Outcomes:
- “Yes! I’ve escaped the patch without a scratch. That was close! Gained 446 silver from the Pumpkin Pete! Found the Pumpkin Mask!”
- "Yes! I’ve escaped the patch without a scratch. That was close! Gained 455 silver from the Pumpkin Pete! Failed to get Pumpkin Mask!"
- "No! Pumpkin Pete lunges at me, and I barely manage to escape through the vines! Took 4,585 silver from me." (You will be sent back to Santa Francesca.)
Option 3: offer catches[edit]
Status:
- TBD (refresh!)
- TBD (refresh!)
Outcomes:
- TBD
Note: Pumpkin Pete 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. Other encounters in Farovia/Roperia will accept catches on behalf of Pumpkin Pete if you travel away.
Other wait for catches messages[edit]
While Pumpkin Pete is awaiting your next catch, you will see messages such as:
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Option 4: fight back[edit]
- TBD (refresh!)
Pumpkin Pete Collectable Set[edit]
Collectables are a "glory award" / "achievement award" that wranglers can show off. There are a set of collectibles related to Pumpkin Pete, which vary in rarity
Pumpkin Staff
The Pumpkin Staff pulses with an otherworldly glow, the vines alive as they seem to move on their own.
Randomly gained after choosing "Offer catches" and Pete accepts the offer.
Pumpkin Soul Seed
I swear, if you plant that seed, you'll grow yerself a haunted pumpkin patch—just like the one I got!
Randomly gained after choosing "Stay calm and don't move" and successfully hiding from Pumpkin Pete
Pumpkin Mask
Worn by the guardians of the harvest, this mask sees into both worlds—the living and the spirits who haunt them.
Randomly gained after choosing "Run away" and successfully running from Pumpkin Pete
Turning in the Pumpkin Pete Collection will yield 2 Liquid Gold, 2 Jug of Rum, and unlocks the Blue Chef Fish.
Tips[edit]
Use your higher level pole for your encounter with Pumpkin Pete so you have a better chance at Defending.
Pumpkin Pete 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 Pumpkin Pete for about two hours. he will collect the silver and points if you offered catches from another encounter.
Choosing the Attack/Defend option will get you chances at the later items in the collection so you can trade down to complete the set.