You unlock the Fantastic Beach Dad skin by progressing through the Krakoan Reels event during Season 8.5. The costume sits at Level 8 in the event’s Exchange Store, which acts as the final milestone.
To reach that tier, you must catch 21 total fish in the fishing mini-game tied to the event. The system tracks your total catches rather than match wins or raw XP alone.
Follow this process step by step:
- Play matches to earn XP.
- Gain 1 bait for every 1,950 XP collected.
- Use bait in the fishing mini-game.
- Catch fish to earn silver coins.
- Unlock Exchange Store levels by accumulating fish catches.
- Spend 18 silver coins at Level 8 to claim the skin.
You do not need to spend real money to unlock this outfit. The required silver coins come entirely from the free reward track.
Fish rarity affects how many coins you earn per catch. When you continue using bait instead of stopping early, you increase your odds of landing higher-rarity fish.
Reaching 21 catches unlocks all eight Exchange Store levels. Once you hit Level 8, you can immediately purchase the costume if you have saved 18 silver coins.
Understanding the Krakoan Reels Fishing System
Krakoan Reels replaces the standard linear tier progression with an interactive fishing mechanic. Instead of unlocking rewards directly through XP thresholds, you convert XP into bait and use that bait to generate rewards.
You earn bait in two ways:
| Method | Requirement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| XP Conversion | 1,950 XP per bait | Free |
| Direct Purchase | Buy with Lattice | Premium currency |
After collecting bait, open the event tab and launch the fishing mini-game. Each attempt consumes one bait.
Every successful catch grants coins. The type of fish you reel in determines the coin payout, which feeds into the Exchange Store progression.
The Exchange Store contains eight levels. Your total number of fish caught controls how far you advance, and 21 catches unlock the final level.
This structure shifts the grind from passive XP accumulation to active event participation. You must both earn bait and use it strategically to maximize coin gains.
Comparing the Free Rewards and the VIP Upgrade
Krakoan Reels includes 40 cosmetic items divided between a no-cost track and a paid VIP pass. The premium upgrade costs 990 Lattice, roughly equivalent to $9.99.
If your goal is only the Mister Fantastic swimsuit skin, you can stay entirely on the free track. Silver coins from free progression cover the full 18-coin cost at Level 8.
The free track includes:
- The Fantastic Beach Dad skin
- Sprays
- Nameplates
- Emoji bundles
- Chrono Tokens
The VIP pass unlocks a separate gold coin track. Gold coins function similarly to silver coins but apply only to premium-tier rewards.
Two swimsuit skins sit behind the gold coin progression:
- Spider-Man (Summer outfit)
- Cloak and Dagger (Summer outfit)
The Cloak and Dagger costume also appears at Level 8. However, you must spend 18 gold coins instead of silver coins to claim it.
You can complete the entire free progression without purchasing the VIP pass. The premium option exists for players who want the additional summer-themed cosmetics beyond Mister Fantastic.
The structure lets you choose between a no-cost grind for one featured skin or a paid expansion for the full seasonal lineup.
