Giant Squid
Final Fantasy XIV
Entry 169
Level 50 ★
Type Deep Sea
Item Giant Squid (∗)
Value 22 gil/∗25 gil
Description This rarely seen giant cephalopod makes an appearance in ancient Sea Wolf mythology as the creature on which the legendary whale Bismarck fed.
Usable Bait
Wahoo (caught with Merlthor Goby [caught with Lugworm])
Fishing Points
Eastern La Noscea
Lv. 50 Rhotano Sea (Sterncastle) (X:38 Y:24)
Western La Noscea
Lv. 45 The Ship Graveyard (X:15 Y:35)
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r M m R Fishing Log: With Giant Squid – 2 shown
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Fishing holes can only be fished if you have the appropriate Gulleye trait for the fishing hole's level
Point Name
The level of this fishing point, which has no apparent mechanical effect but offers a rough guide to the most common level range of fish found here
Level
The required Fisher level you must have obtained to have all of the necessary traits to fish at this point; this may be higher than the point's actual level
Rq. Lv.
A list of the fish that can be found at this fishing point, in the order they appear in the fishing log; the indicated levels can help you choose bait to catch a given type of fish; high-quality moochable fish can be Mooched in certain fishing points; large fish can only be caught by mooching a fish; giant fish can only be caught by mooching a large fish
Fish		 Area
The (X, Y) location of the center of the fishing point; fishing points vary widely in overall size
Coordinates
Fishing holes can only be fished if you have the appropriate Gulleye trait for the fishing hole's level
Point Name
The level of this fishing point, which has no apparent mechanical effect but offers a rough guide to the most common level range of fish found here
Level
The required Fisher level you must have obtained to have all of the necessary traits to fish at this point; this may be higher than the point's actual level
Rq. Lv.
A list of the fish that can be found at this fishing point, in the order they appear in the fishing log; the indicated levels can help you choose bait to catch a given type of fish; high-quality moochable fish can be Mooched in certain fishing points; large fish can only be caught by mooching a fish; giant fish can only be caught by mooching a large fish
Fish		 Area
The (X, Y) location of the center of the fishing point; fishing points vary widely in overall size
Coordinates
Rhotano Sea (Sterncastle) 50 50 Merlthor Goby (Lv. 3), Blowfish (Lv. 22), Leafy Seadragon (Lv. 33), Rock Lobster (Lv. 50), Wahoo (Lv. 43), Little Thalaos (Lv. 50 ★), Shall Shell (Lv. 50 ★), Megalodon (Lv. 50 ★★), Giant Squid (Lv. 50 ★), Nepto Dragon (Lv. 50 ★★★) Eastern La Noscea (X:38 Y:24)
The Ship Graveyard 45 - Merlthor Goby (Lv. 3), Red Coral (Lv. 40), Wahoo (Lv. 43), Blacklip Oyster (Lv. 44), Pike Eel (Lv. 46), Mummer Wrasse (Lv. 47), Plaice (Lv. 48), Giant Squid (Lv. 50 ★), Megalodon (Lv. 50 ★★), Frilled Shark (Lv. 50 ★★★), Timeworn Goatskin Map Western La Noscea (X:15 Y:35)
r M m R Fish Guide: Caught by Mooching Giant Squid – 1 shown
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Entry
High-quality moochable fish can be Mooched in certain fishing points; mooch-caught fish can only be caught by mooching a fish; double mooch-caught fish and triple mooch-caught fish can only be caught with multiple consecutive mooches
Name
The links in this column correspond to the items being gathered, rather than the gathering log entry
Item		 Level Type
Bait that can be used to catch this fish
Usable Bait
The weather conditions during which this fish can be caught; some fish require a combination of two consecutive weather types; if no weather conditions are listed, the fish can be caught regardless of weather
Weather
The times at which this fish can be caught; if no times are listed, the fish can be caught at any time; the countdown timer shows in green for currently available fish, and blue for fish which will be available within the next 5 minutes
Availability
You must catch this many fish before you can catch the fish that they prey on
Predators		 Prime Locations
Entry
High-quality moochable fish can be Mooched in certain fishing points; mooch-caught fish can only be caught by mooching a fish; double mooch-caught fish and triple mooch-caught fish can only be caught with multiple consecutive mooches
Name
The links in this column correspond to the items being gathered, rather than the gathering log entry
Item		 Level Type
Bait that can be used to catch this fish
Usable Bait
The weather conditions during which this fish can be caught; some fish require a combination of two consecutive weather types; if no weather conditions are listed, the fish can be caught regardless of weather
Weather
The times at which this fish can be caught; if no times are listed, the fish can be caught at any time; the countdown timer shows in green for currently available fish, and blue for fish which will be available within the next 5 minutes
Availability
You must catch this many fish before you can catch the fish that they prey on
Predators		 Prime Locations
272 Frilled Shark Item 50 ★★★ Deep Sea Giant Squid (Mooch) - 5:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m. - Western La Noscea
r M m R Areas: In Giant Squid Log – 1 shown
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Dungeons and battlefields are instanced areas with special entrance requirements
Name
The range of monster levels that appear in this area
Lv. Range		 Region
The aetherytes found in this area
Aetheryte
The areas that are connected to this area
Connections
Dungeons and battlefields are instanced areas with special entrance requirements
Name
The range of monster levels that appear in this area
Lv. Range		 Region
The aetherytes found in this area
Aetheryte
The areas that are connected to this area
Connections
Western La Noscea 9–50 La Noscea Aleport, Swiftperch Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks, Lower La Noscea, Middle La Noscea, Pharos Sirius, Sastasha, Upper La Noscea
r M m R Items: Used to Catch Giant Squid – 1 shown
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Type:
Gray-named legacy items were available in 1.0 but can no longer be obtained
Name
The list of effects of consuming this item; most such effects are given as a percentage increase to a single attribute, though some items (not marked with a % sign) offer a flat bonus; the numbers in parenthesis denote the maximum bonus and the attribute total at which that bonus is reached; items will have their maximum effect on any attribute greater than or equal to this number
Attributes		 Recast Duration
A bonus to EXP earned while you are under the effects of this food
EXP		 Type Price Value
Gray-named legacy items were available in 1.0 but can no longer be obtained
Name
The list of effects of consuming this item; most such effects are given as a percentage increase to a single attribute, though some items (not marked with a % sign) offer a flat bonus; the numbers in parenthesis denote the maximum bonus and the attribute total at which that bonus is reached; items will have their maximum effect on any attribute greater than or equal to this number
Attributes		 Recast Duration
A bonus to EXP earned while you are under the effects of this food
EXP		 Type Price Value
Wahoo - - - - Seafood - 18 gil