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Fisherman's key
The Sinking City 2

Fisherman's key

Complete guide to the Fisherman's Key in The Sinking City 2, detailing its location, key items, and any associated quests or secrets.

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Complete guide to the Fisherman's Key in The Sinking City 2, detailing its location, key items, and any associated quests or secrets.

Walkthrough
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    Locate the Fisherman's Key: The key is typically found on the "Charon" ship, which serves as your initial investigation area. It's part of your essential belongings that must be collected before leaving the ship.
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    Collect Key Evidence: Among your belongings, you will find the Fisherman's Key (referred to as part of your 'belongings' in the source text). Ensure you pick up the briefcase, which also yields a Letter from J. van der Berg.
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    Obtain the Camera: The Camera is another essential item found with your belongings. It's used to take pictures for evidence.
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    Acquire the Pistol: Collect the Pistol and examine it by rotating it until an "eyeball" symbol appears on the handle, then press **X** to examine it. This also grants you .38 pistol rounds.
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    Gather Additional Evidence: Use your camera to photograph the mounted fish on the wall (Additional Evidence: Photo of a trophy plate). Examine the flyer on the desk to the left of your belongings (Additional Evidence: Flyer).
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    Lootables: Search the locker to the right of the desk for randomized ammunition and crafting materials. Lootable objects can be reset by leaving and returning to the area.
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    Depart the Ship: After collecting all necessary evidence, you can leave the ship.
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    Optional Investigation - Lifeboat Titania: If you choose to pursue optional tasks, you can find the Lifeboat Titania. Return to the sign pointing to the exit, go left down a path, then left towards the sea. Inside the lifeboat, you can find:
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    TITANIA: Inspect the Lifeboat Name.
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    Diving Helmet: Rotate and examine the front faceplate. Be aware that prolonged examination drains sanity.
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    Albert Throgmorton's will: Located on one of the lifeboat seats.
Tips
  • The Submachine Gun and .45 ABP rounds are provided if you have the Necronomicon Edition or associated DLC. Use these sparingly as they deplete quickly.
  • Consider investing a Skill Point into Absolute Clarity for a 5% XP bonus.
  • Reloading your pistol is done by equipping it and pressing Square.
  • Conversations with NPCs like Johannes van der Berg and Robert Throgmorton offer world-building but are not strictly necessary for game progression, though certain dialogue choices can unlock optional tasks.
  • The Lifeboat Titania investigation is optional but rewards extra XP and an additional conversation with Robert Throgmorton.
  • Collecting all key evidence on the "Charon" ship grants an additional 140 XP.
  • Completing the optional Lifeboat Titania investigation grants an additional 140 XP and unlocks an optional conversation with Robert Throgmorton.

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