November 25, 2017 October 1, 2018
Where to Get Flying Squid Ink
So you’re in need of flying squid ink? Doing your crafting quest, aye? No worries, here’s some sources where you can find what you need!
Flying Squid Ink from Quests
First and foremost, there are several side quests that will have 2 squid ink as a reward.
Quest 1: Presporo’s Books
- From: Prospero the Elder in Nowhere Village (Aeriel Shore)
- Task: Defeat and collect 3 books in Aeriel Jungle
- Creatures: Beastman, rank
- Reward: 2 Flying Squid Ink
Quest 2: Underground Package Service
- From: Dusk in Zanadu
- Task: Talk to Dawn (from Dusk till Dawn, get it?)
- Reward: 2 Flying Squid Ink
Quest 3: Postal Stamping
- From: Dusk in Zanadu
- Task: Deliver Catalogs to Twylight + Defeat 2 Common House Spiders
- Reward: 2 Flying Squid Ink
Quest 4: A Reasonable Reaction
- From: Dusk in Zanadu
- Task: Defeat Nuhne (boss)
- Reward: 2 Flying Squid Ink
Quest 5: Fahrenheit 4500
- From: Algar Silvereyes in Outer Athanor
- Prequest: interact with 4 sconces
- Task: Go to Hidden Archive + Defeat Mob
- Reward: 2 Flying Squid Ink
Flying Squid Ink from Battles
1. Bosses that Drop Flying Squid Ink
The following bosses drop squid ink according to the wiki:
- Bug Collector in Aeriel Jungle (boss)
- Caleban in Aeriel Jungle (boss)
- Crusher in Aeriel Jungle (boss)
- Khan in Aeriel Jungle (boss)
- Nightwyng in Zanadu (boss)
2. Instance that Drops Flying Squid Ink
In addition, there’s an instance called “Secret Tunnel” in Aeriel Jungle. The first two battles are against elite creatures, the third against a boss. All three drop squid ink.
- Gannon (Ice, 5200 hp)
- Madd’n (Fire, 4650 hp)
- D’viss (Balance, 15400 hp)
All in all, you’re probably best off first doing the quests that give squid ink and then farming Madden, Gannon and D’Viss for a while. Getting the 45 squid ink will take you a while, but the crafting quest that requires them is meant to be challenging. All in all, I’d even say this is one of the easier parts of the recipe, now that you know where to find your ink.
