Unlocking the White Tiger race in Fishing Master provides a noticeable boost to your character's stats and movement speed, making mid-game progression much smoother. To unlock it, you must reach Island 3, locate the quest NPC Master Ngo, and turn in three Legendary fish weighing over 1,000 kg.
Below is the complete step-by-step breakdown of how to prepare for, accept, and finish the quest based on gameplay walkthroughs.
How to Reach Island 3 (Desert Island)
Before attempting the Tiger race quest, you must unlock access to Island 3. Game progression requires you to unlock islands sequentially using coins earned from selling fish:
- Island 1 to Island 2: Costs 40,000 coins.
- Island 2 to Island 3: Costs 180,000 coins.
To farm this money efficiently, player guides recommend upgrading your rods gradually—such as using the 12,000 rod, moving to the 35,000 Golden Rod (which adds two skill slots), and then the 90,000 Silver Rod. Official game rules note that you must manually unequip skill books from your old rod before attaching them to a newly purchased one.
Master Ngo's Location and Quest Acceptance
Once you spend the 180,000 coins to unlock Island 3 (referred to by players as the Desert Island):
- Walk toward the back section of the island.
- Locate the NPC named Master Ngo.
- Interact with Master Ngo to accept the White Tiger race quest.
Keep in mind that Fishing Master does not allow you to hold multiple conflicting island or progression quests simultaneously. If you already have another major quest active in your log, you must cancel it before Master Ngo will allow you to accept the Tiger quest.
Quest Requirements: Catching 3 Legendary Fish
Master Ngo requires you to catch three Legendary fish. In recorded player testing, the quest specifically tracked Legendary fish weighing over 1,000 kg.
Fishing Tips and Catch Rates
- RNG and Drop Rates: Legendary catches depend heavily on luck. In recorded player runs, catching a single Legendary fish took anywhere from a few attempts up to roughly 50 total catches when luck was low.
- Lock Your Fish: Do not sell your catches immediately. Open your inventory and use the lock key feature to secure your 1,000+ kg Legendary fish so they are not accidentally cleared during bulk sales at the merchant.
- Random Boss Encounters: Boss fish can periodically spawn while you fish. While some boss variants feature healing mechanics, players note that standard bosses have relatively low base health and can be reeled in during normal farming.
Once all three qualifying Legendary fish are registered, return to Master Ngo on Island 3 to turn in the quest and claim your race change.
Tiger Race Stat Buffs and Appearance
Completing the quest transforms your avatar to display cosmetic tiger features, including tiger arms and a tiger tail. Gameplay tests reveal the following practical benefits:
| Feature / Attribute | Effect / Benefit |
|---|---|
| Movement Speed | +10% movement speed increase |
| Stat Enhancements | Grants boosts across two core character stats |
| Skill Group Synergy | Boosts skills belonging to the "Fish and Hot" category |
| Cosmetics | Equips visible tiger stripes, arms, and a tail |
The boost to "Fish and Hot" skills is particularly useful for budget builds, as several common and accessible early-game skills share this classification.
Next Steps After Unlocking the Tiger Race
After securing the White Tiger race, you are in prime position to unlock Island 4 (the Snow/Ice Island).
Unlocking Island 4 requires 900,000 coins and three additional Legendary fish caught from Island 3. Because weight does not restrict the Island 4 unlock quest, any Legendary fish you catch that fall below the 1,000 kg threshold can be saved in your locked storage and turned in directly at the Island 4 gate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy Legendary fish from other players to finish the quest?
No. Player trading is not available on Island 3. Player tests show that the trade feature does not unlock until reaching Island 5, and even then, player trading is limited to skins and skills rather than fish.
Does weather affect catching Legendary fish?
According to official game details, dynamic weather events spawn on the map every 30 minutes and despawn after 10 minutes. While weather changes the fishing environment, standard Legendary fish can still be caught during regular conditions by grinding consecutive casts on Island 3.
