If you've been diving into the depths of Hypixel Skyblock, you've likely heard whispers about the coveted Dolphin Pet. It's a milestone-based Fishing Rod Fishing Pet that's been causing ripples in the community. Here's a comprehensive dive into everything you should know about the Dolphin Pet in Hypixel Skyblock Minecraft.

Obtaining the Dolphin Pet in the Hypixel Skyblock Minecraft Server

The Dolphin Pet is unique among the Fishing Rod Fishing Pets. While other pets in this category can be simply fished out, the Dolphin Pet works on a milestone-based system, somewhat reminiscent of the Rock Pet.

Acquisition Method:

It is obtained by killing Sea Creatures. However, do note that the counting begins post the Pets V2 update. Any kills prior to this update won't contribute to your milestone.

Milestone Tiers:

  • COMMON: 250 Sea Creature Kills
  • UNCOMMON: 1,000 Sea Creature Kills
  • RARE: 2,500 Sea Creature Kills
  • EPIC: 5,000 Sea Creature Kills
  • LEGENDARY: 10,000 Sea Creature Kills

You can monitor your progress toward each milestone through the fishing skill menu after unlocking the first milestone.

Optimal Strategies for Quick Dolphin Pet Acquisition

To swiftly acquire the Dolphin Pet, especially the legendary variant, consider these strategies:

Fishing Locations:

  • Birch Park: Offers rain that you can purchase, and during this rain, squids spawn naturally. The spawning rate and chances for squids are considerably high.
  • Jerry's Pond: Ideal for fishing up winter sea creatures not found elsewhere.
  • Spider's Den: During its periodic rain, it offers bonuses in fishing speed and spawns unique creatures.
  • Avoid: Fishing on your Island, it might diminish your chances at sea creatures.

Enhancing Equipment:

  • Armor Enhancements: Deep seeds can be utilized to enhance your armor, granting more sea creature chances based on the armor's rarity.
  • Auto Enhancements: "Salty" or "Treacherous" can enhance your fishing rod. While both offer a 5% sea creature chance, "Treacherous" also provides an additional +25 strength.

Ideal Fishing Period:

Fish during the three-hour window surrounding the Spooky Festival for chances at rare mobs which may drop valuable deep sea orbs.

  • For Leveling Up the Fishing Skill: Squid Pet
  • For Sea Creature Chances: Dolphin Pet
  • For Increased Fishing Speed: Flying Fish Pet

The Dolphin Pet's Power and Abilities

When comparing the Dolphin Pet's prowess to other pets, it stands out even at its common rarity. Some benefits include:

  • Pod Tactics: This ability increases your fishing speed by a particular percentage, depending on the pet's level. The bonus is magnified by the number of nearby players, with an increase of up to 16% even at the common rarity.

Comparing the Dolphin Pet and the Flying Fish Pet

When evaluated at common rarity, the Dolphin Pet's fishing speed bonus is greater than the Legendary Flying Fish's bonus. This makes the Dolphin Pet an invaluable asset for avid fishers in Hypixel Skyblock.

Conclusion

The Dolphin Pet offers Skyblock players an opportunity to enhance their fishing experience and efficiency. Its milestone-based acquisition system provides a refreshing challenge, and the rewards, as highlighted above, are well worth the effort. So grab your fishing rod, head to the recommended fishing spots, and embark on the journey to befriend this aquatic companion!