The Ultimate Guide to Getting the Frozen Northern Pike in Once Human - My Icy Fish Slapping Adventure! šāļø
Frozen Northern Pike weapon in Once Human delivers hilarious melee action and serious cold damageāfind out how to catch and craft it!
Okay, let me tell you about the absolute wildest thing I've been obsessed with in Once Human lately... it's not some high-tech rifle or legendary sword. Nope, it's a frozen fish. Yes, you read that right! The Frozen Northern Pike is literally a melee weapon where you just slap enemies with a giant, icy pike fish, and honestly? It's kind of amazing. It's got this hilarious, over-the-top vibe that just makes me laugh every time I pull it out. But don't let the goofy concept fool youāthis thing packs a serious frosty punch, especially if you're up against enemies weak to cold damage. I spent a whole weekend grinding for this bad boy, and let me walk you through my entire, sometimes frustrating, but totally worth it journey.
First Things First: The Great Pike Hunt š£
So, step one is catching the fish itself. You can't just buy this weapon; you gotta earn it the old-fashioned way... by fishing. Northern Pike are these feisty little guys, and they're not exactly jumping onto your hook. After a lot of trial and error (and some wasted bait, oops), I found the absolute best spot. You need to head to the Red Sands region. Specifically, make your way near the Sutherland Chemical Plant. The coordinates are (5083, -6080). Trust me, having a vehicle like your Motorcycle makes this trek way easier.
Hereās the kicker: You must use Universal Bait. I tried everything else in my inventory, and those pike were not having it. They're picky eaters! And get ready for a grind, because you'll need a bunch. I'm talking about catching roughly 11 Northern Pike just to get started. My advice? Put on some music, settle in by the narrow reservoirs near the plant (they're relatively safe from enemies), and just vibe. It's a patience game, for sure.
Getting the Blueprint: Two Paths to Frosty Fish Glory šŗļø
Once you've got your haul of pike, you need the instructions to turn them into a weapon. There are two main ways to get the Frozen Northern Pike blueprint.
Path 1: The Fish Merchant
This was my route. You need to find an NPC named Margerie. She's hanging out near the Pier in the Red Sands region at coordinates (7220, 103). When you talk to her and check her store, look carefully. The blueprint is weirdly labeled as "Frozen Tilapia" in her inventory. Don't let the wrong fish name fool you! This is it. It'll cost you ten of your hard-earned Northern Pike. Yeah, that's most of your catch right there. Think of the fish as your currency with her.
Path 2: Wishful Thinking
The other method is through a Wish Machine. You spend a resource called Starchrom. You have two options here:
| System | Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Echoes From the Rift | 500 Starchrom | A gacha-style roll for a random rare item. It's a gamble! |
| Blueprint Shop | 3,000 Starchrom | Directly purchase the specific blueprint you want. |
If you've got the Starchrom to burn and hate fishing, the Blueprint Shop is your surefire bet. But honestly, finding Margerie felt more like an adventure to me.
Crafting Time: From Fish to Weapon āļø
Alright, blueprint in hand, it's time to craft! The actual crafting recipe is simpler than the hunt:
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1 x Northern Pike (You should have one left after buying the blueprint!)
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12 x Ice Cubes (These are pretty easy to farm around snowy areas)
Now, here's a CRUCIAL PRO TIP that I almost messed up: Craft it at an Advanced Gear Workbench. If you craft it at a basic bench, you're locking it into a lower tier. At the Advanced bench, you can use those 12 Ice Cubes to craft it directly at Tier V for max damage. This upgrade cannot be applied after the fact, so get it right the first time! It might cost a few extra Energy Links too, but it's so worth it for that top-tier fish-slap power.
Unleashing the Icy Slap: How to Use It in Battle āļøš
This is where the fun begins. The Frozen Northern Pike isn't just a meme weapon.
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It Freezes Stuff! Your impact and heavy attacks have a chance to freeze enemies solid. It's so satisfying.
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Frost Vortex: Hitting a frozen enemy creates a Frost Vortex on the ground (this can only happen once every 4 seconds). Enemies standing in it take constant Frost damage over time. The combo is: slap -> freeze -> vortex -> watch their health bar disappear.
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The Strategy: It doesn't score critical hits, but the consistent Frost damage shreds health bars. It's perfect for short-range combat against big, tough targets or bosses weak to Frost. I've found it incredibly useful against bosses that summon minionsāthe vortexes help control the crowd while I focus on the main threat.
Final Thoughts: Is It Worth The Hassle?
A hundred percent, yes. Is it the most meta weapon for every build? Probably not. But for a Frost-focused character or just for the sheer joy of running around a post-apocalyptic world beating monsters with a frozen fish? It's unbeatable. The process of getting itāthe fishing, the traveling, the tradingāfeels like a proper little adventure within the game. It has personality, you know?
So, if you're looking for a weapon that's effective, unique, and will definitely make you smile, start stocking up on Universal Bait and head to the Red Sands. Your new favorite fish-slap awaits! Just... maybe don't think too hard about where the Ice Cubes come from while you're crafting it. A girl doesn't need that kind of existential crisis while gaming.
