Don't Sleep With The Fishes Giant Squid Guide
The safest community-reported counter for the Giant Squid is the Anchor. The event also appears to be connected to the "pay your debt" prompt and the completed Heart of the Sea route, but those ending details should be treated as community-reported until verified in-game.
Spoiler Warning
This page discusses ending routes. If you prefer to discover the Giant Squid encounter yourself, start with the Events overview for a spoiler-free summary.
Best Counter Table
| Choice | Src |
|---|---|
| Use Anchor | Community |
| Use completed Heart of the Sea | Community |
| Go back to sleep | Community |
| Give fish / food | Unverified |
| Use Harpoon Gun | Unverified |
What Not to Do
- Do not go back to sleep — high death risk per community reports
- Do not assume giving fish to the squid will resolve pay debt — this is unverified player theory
- Do not waste Harpoon Gun on the squid without more evidence
- Do not enter this event without Anchor unless you accept high risk
Common Mistakes
- Using Anchor on a minor event, then having nothing for Squid or Whirlpool
- Assuming pay debt = give fish (this is speculation, not confirmed)
- Treating the true ending route as a guaranteed Known path when it is still community-tracked
FAQ
What do you do with the Giant Squid?
Community reports say use the Anchor for survival. The completed Heart of the Sea may open a true ending route, but this has not been independently verified.
What does "pay your debt" mean?
This prompt appears connected to the Giant Squid encounter. Community players are still tracking how to resolve it — see the Pay Debt tracker page.
Does the Anchor work on the Giant Squid?
Yes, according to community reports. One Reddit reply explicitly says to throw the Anchor at it. This has not been verified in-game by this guide.
Is the Giant Squid connected to the true ending?
Community theories suggest the completed Heart of the Sea item and the Giant Squid encounter may be part of the true ending route. This is not officially confirmed.
Can you give the squid fish or food?
This is a player theory from Reddit. There is no confirmed evidence that giving fish to the squid resolves the encounter or triggers any ending route. Do not rely on this.
What happens if you go back to sleep?
Community reports indicate going back to sleep during the Giant Squid event has a high death risk. This is the least recommended option.