How to beat the pufferfish boss
Pufferfish boss tactics: movement, ranged weapons and co-op roles, with links to the original player reports.
Players in the linked August 21 discussion recommend keeping moving in a broad circle and using ranged weapons. These are community tactics, not a tested guarantee for the current patch.
Keep a clear movement route
Players describe circling the island or trees while firing. Before engaging, pick a route you can follow without getting caught on obstacles. Treat cover as a way to create space, rather than a reason to stand still.
Community report: Pufferfish tactics — player discussion, August 21, 2026 ↗Choose a ranged weapon you can sustain
The discussion mentions an Uzi and shotgun combinations. Players disagree about which attachments are necessary, so there is no supported single mandatory loadout. Try the movement pattern before spending everything on a claimed best build.
Community report: Pufferfish tactics — player discussion, August 21, 2026 ↗Coordinate in co-op
One player report describes splitting attention between teammates. Agree who is moving the boss and who is firing; avoid everyone committing to the same corner.
Community report: Pufferfish tactics — player discussion, August 21, 2026 ↗Version context
The developer reduced pufferfish difficulty in patch 1.0.4. The linked thread is from the launch period; it does not establish exact current health, damage or summon requirements.
Developer: Developer announcements — patches 1.0.4–1.0.12 ↗