How to Catch Fireflies in Soulmask

How to Catch Fireflies in Soulmask

Catching fireflies in Soulmask is an exciting and practical activity that plays a key role in ensuring survival during the game’s nighttime segments. Fireflies are insects that help you to see better in dark places, particularly at night. To get fireflies, you need to have the necessary tools but more importantly, you must know where to find them. So, how do you find fireflies? Are there any specific techniques to employ when catching them? You’ll find out in this guide.

Catching Fireflies in Soulmask

So, you need to catch fireflies, but you don’t know how. Here are some of the basic tools you first need.

Bug Net

The first and most crucial step to catching fireflies in Soulmask is obtaining a Bug Net, which is the primary tool required for this task. To craft the bug net, you need the following items:

Branches x 3

Branches are everywhere in the game. You can either gather them by scavenging the forest floor or by chopping down small trees. Look for trees with low health that can be chopped down quickly for this resource.

Thick Ropes x 10

The ropes are crafted using Vines, which are collected from specific areas of the forest. You will need 3 Vines to craft 1 Thick Rope, meaning you will need 30 vines in total to make enough ropes for the Bug Net. You can craft the ropes by hand once you have the necessary materials​.

After gathering the branches and crafting enough ropes, combine them to make the Bug Net.

Where to Find Fireflies

Once you've crafted the Bug Net, the next step is to locate the fireflies. In Soulmask, fireflies only appear at night and are typically found near bodies of water. Some common places to find fireflies include:

• Lakes
• Rivers
• Ponds

When to Find Fireflies

Fireflies in Soulmask follow a specific pattern of behavior. While they always appear at night, there are certain conditions that make it easier to catch them.

Nighttime

Fireflies come out when the sun has gone down. It is important to plan your hunting trips after sunset. You can gather resources during the day to prepare for hunting fireflies at night.

Clear Weather

Although they can occasionally be found during rainy or foggy nights, fireflies are more likely to appear in clear weather. Clear skies make their light more visible and make them easier to catch.

The specific times when fireflies are most active are between 8 PM and 3 AM in-game. Be sure to monitor the in-game time closely, as the fireflies will disappear once the sun begins to rise.

Catching Fireflies

One of the trickiest parts of catching fireflies in Soulmask is that they are easily startled. If you approach them too quickly or make loud noises, they will fly away, making it harder to catch them. Here are some techniques to ensure success:

Use the crouch or sneak function to approach the fireflies quietly. Moving slowly will reduce the chance of them flying off before you get close enough to catch them.

Fireflies tend to hover in specific patterns. Spend a moment observing their movements before you swing your net. Wait for them to come close, and then make your move when they're within reach​.

In some areas, especially those with larger groups of fireflies, you can use stealth-enhancing gear such as stealth cloaks to reduce your visibility and make sneaking up on fireflies easier.

Once you're close enough to the fireflies, it’s time to use your Bug Net. Equip the net and press the appropriate button (usually the attack or interact key) to swing it at the fireflies. Timing is critical here—if you swing too early, you’ll miss, and if you swing too late, the fireflies may fly away.

Catch as many as you can in one area before moving on to the next. If you're in a particularly dense firefly zone, try to capture multiple fireflies with each swing to maximize your efficiency.

How to Use Fireflies in Soulmask

Once you’ve captured a few fireflies, you can use them to create makeshift lanterns. These lanterns are incredibly useful for navigating dark environments, especially in areas where torches or other light sources are scarce.

Crafting Lanterns

To craft a lantern, combine the fireflies with a basic container such as a glass jar. These lanterns can be placed around your campsite or carried with you to provide a portable light source​.

If you don’t want to craft a lantern, you can release the fireflies in the area around you to temporarily illuminate dark regions. This method provides short-term light and is particularly useful when you're in a pinch and don’t have other light sources available.

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Conclusion

Catching fireflies in Soulmask is a crucial survival skill that enhances your nighttime exploration by providing much-needed light. By crafting the Bug Net, finding the best locations near water at night, sneaking up on the fireflies, and efficiently catching them, you can ensure that you always have a reliable source of illumination. Whether you’re using fireflies to craft lanterns or simply to light your way in the dark, mastering this skill will make your journey through Soulmask easier and more enjoyable