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Hidden Critter Quest

Farever Hidden Critter — Full Location Map

Every Hidden Critter spawn, time-of-day requirement, and the Gotta Catch One + Ladybug Cave walkthrough.

TL;DR

3 critters · 3 zones · 3 time windows

Buy the Bug Net (Skyover Alchemist, 15g) → catch the Glow-bug at the broken windmill (night) → catch the Firefly in Autumn's Firefly Hollow (night + rain) → catch the Beetle near Beetle Burrow (day). Return to the Skyover Alchemist. Reward: Glow-bug companion + XP.

All Hidden Critter locations

Glow-bug (Skyover broken windmill)
Skyover Island
Coordinates: ~SE meadow, near broken windmill
Spawn window: Night only (in-game 21:00–04:00)
Reward: Hidden Critter quest progress (1/3)

Required for the Hidden Critter quest. Bug Net is mandatory — the Capture Net does not work.

Ladybug Cave (Skyover)
Skyover Island
Coordinates: Cliff face east of starter town · climb behind waterfall
Spawn window: Always available (cave entrance)
Reward: Ladybug companion skin · "Gotta Catch One" quest credit

The famous "SECRET" cave covered by community videos. Cave entrance is hidden behind the waterfall — easy to miss.

Firefly Hollow (Autumn)
Valley of the Eternal Autumn
Coordinates: Fungal grove, north of the inn
Spawn window: Night + after rain weather event
Reward: Hidden Critter quest progress (2/3)

Spawn density doubles in the 10 minutes after a rain event. Stack the rain trigger with night cycle for fastest catch.

Beetle Burrow (Autumn)
Valley of the Eternal Autumn
Coordinates: Ashen Cathedral approach, west side
Spawn window: Day cycle only · 06:00–18:00
Reward: Hidden Critter quest progress (3/3)

Final Hidden Critter for the quest. Three Beetles spawn at once. Catch all three to complete in one visit.

H. Catchum unique
Skyover docks
Coordinates: Far end of the dock pier
Spawn window: Triggered by H. Catchum NPC quest only
Reward: Unique companion variant (one-time)

Quest-locked. Talk to H. Catchum NPC to spawn this critter. The quest is repeatable on alts but the reward is character-specific.

Step-by-step: Hidden Critter quest walkthrough

  1. Prerequisite: Reach Skyover town (~level 4). Buy the Bug Net from the Alchemist NPC for 15 gold.
  2. Get the quest: Speak to the Alchemist again after dusk. The “Hidden Critter” option appears in dialogue.
  3. Catch 1 of 3 — Glow-bug: Wait until in-game night (21:00–04:00) → travel to the broken windmill (south-east meadow) → throw the Bug Net at the glowing dot.
  4. Catch 2 of 3 — Firefly: Travel to Autumn region (level 12+ recommended) → Firefly Hollow north of the inn → wait for a rain weather event → night cycle → catch.
  5. Catch 3 of 3 — Beetle: Daytime → Beetle Burrow west of Ashen Cathedral approach → catch any of the three Beetles. They are stationary so easy to net.
  6. Return to the Alchemist: Hand in all three critters. Reward: Glow-bug companion variant + ~5,000 XP.

How Hidden Critter spawns work

Spawns are time-of-day gated, not random. Each critter has a fixed spawn point that is only populated during its window. Respawn timer is ~one in-game day cycle (~30 real minutes). If you miss a spawn, fast-travel away from the zone and back to reset your local instance.

Rain weather events double the Firefly spawn density. Trigger a rain event by completing the Skyover wind shrine puzzle, or wait — rain happens organically every ~2 in-game days.

Gotta Catch One vs Hidden Critter — are they the same?

No. Two separate quests:

  • Gotta Catch One sends you to the Ladybug Cave behind the eastern Skyover waterfall. Reward: Ladybug companion skin.
  • Hidden Critter sends you across three time-locked spawns. Reward: Glow-bug companion.

You should do both — they share the Bug Net prerequisite so the setup cost is identical.

Bug Net vs Capture Net

Two different tools. The Capture Net (Hunter NPC, 5 gold) catches wild critters for the Catch a Companion quest. The Bug Net (Alchemist NPC, 15 gold) catches Hidden Critters and Ladybugs. You need both for the full critter quest line.

Common Hidden Critter mistakes

  • Using the wrong net — Capture Net does not register on Hidden Critters
  • Wrong time of day — Glow-bug + Firefly are night only, Beetle is day only
  • Sprinting at the critter — they flee, walk-approach instead
  • Skipping the Alchemist follow-up — quest does not auto-complete on catch, you must turn in

FAQ — Farever Hidden Critter

Where is the Hidden Critter in Farever?

The Hidden Critter quest requires three specific glowing critters: the Glow-bug at the Skyover broken windmill (night only), the Firefly at Autumn's Firefly Hollow (night + after rain), and the Beetle at Beetle Burrow near Ashen Cathedral (day only). Each spawn is gated to a specific time-of-day.

How do you complete Gotta Catch One in Farever?

Gotta Catch One is a related quest, not the same as Hidden Critter. Get the Bug Net from the Alchemist in Skyover town → travel to the Ladybug Cave behind the eastern waterfall → catch the rare blue-feather Ladybug. Quest reward is the Ladybug companion skin.

What is the Hidden Critter quest in Farever?

A side quest chain that asks you to catch 3 specific time-locked critters across Skyover and Autumn, then return them to the Skyover Alchemist. Reward: Glow-bug companion variant + small XP boost.

What is the Ladybug Cave in Farever?

A hidden cave on the eastern Skyover cliff, accessible by climbing behind the waterfall. It contains a unique Ladybug spawn used for the Gotta Catch One quest. Many community videos title this as "SECRET Ladybug Cave" — the entrance is non-obvious.

Do I need the Bug Net or the Capture Net for Hidden Critters?

The Bug Net. Hidden Critters do not register for the regular Capture Net. Get the Bug Net from the Skyover Alchemist for 15 gold (separate purchase from the Hunter NPC's Capture Net).

How long until a Hidden Critter respawns?

Roughly one full in-game day-night cycle (~30 real minutes). If you miss a spawn, fast-travel away and back to reset the local spawn pool. The respawn timer is per-player, not server-wide.

Can I do Hidden Critter solo?

Yes. The quest is fully completable solo. Co-op partners can each get their own credit for the quest by capturing on their own character.

Is the Hidden Critter missable?

No. The Hidden Critter quest is repeatable across characters and the critters never permanently disappear. The H. Catchum unique variant is technically one-time per character but the quest itself can be re-run on alts.