How To Get Bottled Ectoplasm

There are many items and materials that can be found in Spiritfarer and Bottled Ectoplasm is one of them. This is one of my favorite ever games and I have more experience than most. I know some players can find this material hard to collect, but hopefully, this guide will help you become an expert.

Bottled Ectoplasm is one of many materials that are directly related to particular events. Almost every spirit has one and each event is totally unique.

These minigames are part of why I love the game so much as they create such diversity in gameplay. Bottled Ectoplasm is collected through Stanley’s event. He’s my favorite character, so I’m always happy to play this event with him.

Some events are easier than others and Stanley’s is definitely one of the hardest. The challenge is part of what makes it fun, though. By the end of this Spiritfarer Bottled Ectoplasm guide, you will understand exactly where Bottled Ectoplasm is, how to collect it, and what it’s used for. Let’s go!

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How To Get Bottled Ectoplasm

Bottled Ectoplasm is collected as part of Stanley’s event, so let’s go over how to unlock it.

Unlocking Stanley

Stanley is an adorable spirit, and easily my favorite. He’s got a unique way of encountering him, too. With the other spirits, you find them after visiting a certain location. Not with Stanley.

To unlock him, you’ll need to go fishing after having released 3 other spirits through the Everdoor. You’ll eventually fish up the Mysterious Seed which you need to plant in the garden.

Water and tend to this seed like you would with any other until it’s fully grown. Then as you pull it up from the ground, out will pop Stanley!

He’s a young boy who looks like a mushroom and he’s got a beautifully creative imagination. His quest line is a lot of fun. It’s also necessary to unlock Bottled Ectoplasm.

Spiritfarer fishing

You can fish the Mysterious Seed up using the fishing rod next to your cabin.

Triggering the Event

Stanley’s event is triggered by his pet ghost beetle, Jacob. Jacob has a ghostly shimmer to him as if he’s also a dead spirit.

However, to get Jacob, you’ll need to help Stanley settle into the ship. You’ll need to complete his first request, Big Boy’s Room. This allows him to turn the Guest House into Stanley’s Playroom. He personalizes it and brings along a pet to play with, Jacob.

Once Jacob is in the room, you’ll be able to unlock Bottled Ectoplasm. You can attempt this event once per in-game day but no more frequently than that.

This is similar to Buck’s event as most other events require you to go to a certain location and there may be multiple locations for the same event, so you can do them more than once a day.

To trigger the event, head into Stanley’s Playroom. Jacob’s cage can be found at the back of the room, very near where the door appears. Press the interact button whilst standing next to Jacob, and it will ask if you wish to begin the event.

You’ll know you’re close enough if the cage has a white outline around it. Select yes, and you’ll notice everything gets dark outside. Head out of the room to begin collecting Bottled Ectoplasm.

Triggering the event

Make sure you’re ready before clicking yes as you can only attempt the event once per in-game day.

Catching the Dust Shades

Once you’ve triggered the event and stepped out of Stanley’s Playroom, you’re going to find yourself in a completely new color scheme. The whole atmosphere will have darkened and the boat is plunged into a blue hue. But this darkness means that the Dust Shades stand out very clearly.

They’re a ghostly white, shimmering brightly as they frolic about the ship. Your job is to catch them, and you’ll be rewarded with Bottled Ectoplasm every time that you do.

They’ll be constantly moving around the ship, so don’t try and wait for them to stand still. This is an incredibly active minigame and you’ll need to be on the move throughout if you want to have any hope of catching the Dust Shades. Run, jump, and dash around the ship whilst you chase them.

If you make contact, you don’t need to press anything. The game will automatically give you the Bottled Ectoplasm the moment that you touch a Dust Shade.

This event is over very quickly and doesn’t last as long as other events such as the Jellyfish. It’s very likely that on your first few attempts, you may only catch a couple of Dust Shades.

Don’t be disheartened by this as it takes a while to learn the necessary skills. Remember to make good use of your acquired abilities such as Dash. However, also consider the regeneration time for your Everlight. Timing is everything.

Tips and Tricks To Farm Bottled Ectoplasm

Tips and Tricks
We’ve gone over the basics, but if you want to become a pro at collecting Bottled Ectoplasm, here’s what you can do:

Consider Your Boat Layout
The Blueprint Station allows you to move buildings around to create the optimal layout, and I advise you to do this.

You’ll want to make sure that your layout makes it easy to move around without crashing into ladders or taking an unintended Zipline. Having a well-placed Air Draft or Bouncy can help you reach higher places quicker than if you had to clamber up several ladders.

Don’t just follow the Dust Shades

The Dust Shades are quick and if you just follow them around, you’re unlikely to catch them. Instead, anticipate their next move.

Figure out where they’re going to be in a few seconds, and move there instead, ready to intercept. Their movements are unpredictable and they will change direction frequently, so this will take some practice.

Focus on One at a Time

It’s easy to get overwhelmed during this event. You may find yourself cursed with indecision, jumping every which way as you spot new Dust Shades. This isn’t going to result in you being successful.

Instead, choose the nearest Dust Shade, and stay on it until you’ve caught it. If the Dust Shade you’re following gets too far away then feel free to switch to a new one, but always have a single target in mind.

Unlock the Lightburst Ability

Lightburst

The Lightburst ability will emanate from you in a wide circle.

This ability makes it so much easier to catch Dust Shades. Whilst it is possible to catch them just by running and jumping around, Lightburst allows you to catch the Dust Shades from a greater distance. It’s an Everlight ability that releases a circular stream of light around Stella.

If it hits a Dust Shade, it counts as catching them and you’ll collect Bottled Ectoplasm. This ability is unlocked as part of Buck’s quest line, where he’ll ask you to go to the Hidden Shrine in Crow’s End.