Get the Empty Beer Can from the Keeper
Need a rod or money first? Follow the beginner route linked below.
- At the lighthouse door, buy the yellow Beer with E; the capture shows $12.
- Face the Keeper’s mouth with Beer held and hold Q to give it to him.
- Press E at Take Empty Beer Can when he offers the reward.
Equip the can and summon Spider Crab
Hold your rod and cycle bait with B until the can is selected.
Look for the yellow can on the line. Cast into the water off Lighthouse to hook Spider Crab.
Dodge the charge; attack when stars appear
Restore health with food before starting. A knife helps solo; it is a recommendation, not an unlock requirement.
- As the crab charges straight at you, move sideways out of its path.
- Close in and attack while stars circle its head.
- Retreat when it recovers or turns toward you; repeat after the next charge.
Return the Shell for the reward
Pick up the large red Shell separately from the meat.
- Carry it to the Keeper and hold Q to hand it over.
- Wait for his Boat Keys reply, then press E at Take Boat Keys.
Leave Lighthouse for Forest
Buy the separate Radar beside the Keeper.
At the wooden boat’s helm, press E at Drive.
Follow the green marker to Forest.
Revisit the missing step
Use the relevant section above if you still have full Beer, a different bait on the line, the red trophy, or keys waiting in the Keeper’s hand.
Retrying after a loss
PC Gamer’s August 25 solo account needed another Beer after losing. If you need a fresh can, heal and repeat the exchange above.