As an avid gamer who has sunk over 60 hours into Disney Dreamlight Valley, finally unlocking the magical Peacemakers quest and cooking up the elusive Seafood Platter stands as one of my most epic accomplishments.
Gathering ingredients for this 2-star sunny seafood dish to appease the mighty demigod Maui felt like an odyssey itself. I still remember my heart pounding as I desperately fished along Dazzle Beach, praying to hook elusive Lobsters from bubbling hot spots.
But the effort was well worth it to finally witness Moana and her larger-than-life friend Maui hugging it out thanks to my culinary peace offering.
As a fan of Disney animation, getting to play an active role in healing the rift between these two beloved characters was an unforgettable highlight. So I‘m here to make sure you experience the same exhilaration!
This in-depth guide will equip you with everything required to craft the Disney Dreamlight Valley Seafood Platter, unlock this iconic quest, and bring peace back to Motunui. Let‘s dive right in!
What Is The Peacemakers Quest?
Before we get cooking, it helps to understand the deeper story behind this dish. The Peacemakers quest begins after you‘ve already helped rebuild wandering voyager Moana‘s raft and assist demigod Maui with regaining his shapeshifting fishhook.
This eight-step multi-part quest aims to resolve an emotional conflict between the two friends. As outlined beautifully in the 2016 Disney film, Maui‘s arrogant actions and thoughtless miracles often negatively impact mortals like Moana, despite his good intentions.
In Dreamlight Valley, this strained dynamic plays out after Maui destroys Moana‘s favorite oar in a fit of rage. To make amends, you‘ll need to coach both sides through forgiveness using some signature dishes from their adventures.
That‘s where the glittering Seafood Platter comes in. This tasty recipe symbolizes the ocean that connects Moana and Maui, making it the perfect peace offering from one islander to another.
Once you unlock this quest by raising your friendship levels with both characters, you‘ll need to call upon all your fishing, foraging and cooking talents to make it a success!
Unlocking The Quest
Before you can dive under the sea for ingredients, you‘ll need to progress through Moana and Maui‘s individual storylines. Here are the steps to access the Peacemakers quest:
Befriend Moana
- Unlock Moana‘s Realm (3,000 Dreamlight)
- Complete her "After the Storm" questline
- Construct Moana‘s House (2,000 Star Coins)
- Reach Friendship Level 6
Impress Maui
- Discover Maui‘s Realm
- Complete his "A Tale of Stone and Fire" quests
- Build Maui‘s Peaceful Grotto (5,000 Star Coins)
- Reach Friendship Level 7
Earn more coins rapidly by selling fish, bugs, shells & crops!
Once you hit the required friendship milestones, the Peacemakers quest will activate, signified by a gold medal icon.
Time to get cooking! 👩🍳
Key Steps For Peacemakers
With Maui‘s temper flaring and Moana feeling isolated, it‘s up to you bring these two back together. Here are the essential quest steps:
1. Craft Moana‘s Oar
- Gather 10 Softwood
- Craft at a station
- Give to Moana
2. Cook Peace Offerings
- Seafood Platter (details below!)
- Seafood Salad
- Fruit Salad
3. Find the Glowing Leader Shard
- Spawns near Moana
- Return to her
4. Watch The Grand Reconciling! 🤝
How To Make Seafood Platter
As the shining star recipe for this quest, let‘s break down how to craft a delicious Disney Dreamlight Valley Seafood Platter.
You‘ll need to draw upon some deep fishing skills to collect rare sea creatures worthy of a demigod.
Ingredients
2 of any of the following:
- Lobster 🦞
- Shrimp 🍤
- Clam 🍜
- Oyster 🦪
- Squid 🦑
- Scallop 🥿
Plus:
- 1 Coal ⚒️
You‘ll need 2 matching sea creatures or a mix!
Fishing Power Spots
Now, where can you catch these glorious seafood ingredients?
I found the hottest fishing spot to be on Dazzle Beach in Moana‘s Oceania realm. Specifically, along the southern golden shore, east of her boat.
Here‘s what bounty each fishing spot holds:
- 🟢 Emerald Halves: Common Fish – 2 catches
- 🔵 Sapphire Halves: Shrimp & Bass – 3 catches
- 🟠 Citrine Halves: Lobster & Scallops – 4 catches
Once you unlock Dazzle Beach, sprint directly south along the shoreline looking for columns of glittering water. The color indicates difficulty level and potential catch!
I recommend eating a stamina-replenishing Dish Before fishing to allow maximum casts. And equip +Fishing power boosting clothes to better your odds!
With high friendship, characters can gift special fishing clothing!
Fishing Tips
- Eat Stamina-Restoring Dishes
- Wear Fishing Power Outfits
- Fish During Weather Effects
- Use Fish Traps Overnight
Don‘t get disheartened if the first few pulls come up empty. Lobsters and Shrimp can take a while to emerge.
If you have spare Dreamlight, consider investing in purchasing additional fishing spots to extend your fishing ground.
Ideally you‘ll store up a few of each seafood type to allow cooking multiple platters. As a precaution if one ingredient becomes scarce!
Seafood Platter Alternatives
Can‘t manage to get your hands on certain ocean creatures for the platter? Two backup recipes will also complete the Peacemakers quest:
Lazy Seafood Platter
- 2 White Spot Shrimp
- 1 Coal
Poor Man‘s Seafood Platter
- 2 Clams
- 1 Coal
Clams spawn along the Dazzle Beach shore looking like jets of water. And shrimp are abundant in the 💎 sapphire spots.
While not as powerful, these substitutions check the quest requirement box! Quantity over quality.
Cooking Up The Feast
You‘ve snagged two succulent seafood ingredients; time to plate them!
Follow these simple steps:
- Gather at least 2 kinds of seafood through fishing
- Mine coal from any black rocky node
- Approach a stove in your kitchen
- Select the Seafood Platter recipe
- Add ingredients & start cooking!
Recipes unlock as you cook more meals, so keep frying up new combos!
I recommend crafting 3-4 platters to satisfy Maui‘s hearty appetite. And to overcome any accidental over-salting!
Once you‘ve crafted the shimmering Seafood Platter along with the side Fruit & Seafood Salads, rush them over to Maui‘s Peaceful Grotto while they‘re still warm!
Serving The Peace Offerings
You‘ve spent all afternoon fishing, foraging and cooking to prepare Moana and Maui‘s favorite dishes. Time to witness the payoff!
Follow these final quest steps:
Present the Seafood Platter, Seafood Salad, and Fruit Salad to Maui
Search around the shore for the glowing Leader Shard
Return the shard to Moana to unlock their reconciliation scene
Nothing beats that tear-jerkingly sweet reunion hug shared between the two island pals. After dozens of hours invested in this journey, witnessing their friendship restored firsthand is an absolute achievement.
I may or may not have shed a few tears of joy myself! 😭😊
Post-Quest Rewards
Basking in the warm glow of accomplishment is its own delectable reward! But completing the illustrious Peacemakers quest also unlocks helpful bonuses.
Friendship Exp Gains
- +750 points for Maui
- +950 points for Moana
Increased Fishing Skill
- +25 skill for unique fish catches
New Crafting Recipes
- Seafood recipes up to level 20
- Tropical fruit salad combos
So not only do you broker peace in the valley, but you walk away with boosted relationships, expanded crafting mastery and deepened backstories with two fan favorite Disney characters!
What a sublimely satisfying quest from start to culinary finish. ✨
In Closing: A Dish That Binds
Recreating Moana and Maui‘s friendship through the universal language of food reminded me that dreams and inner light transcend might or magic. With empathy, care and understanding, the most formidable walls come crumbling down.
It felt nostalgic to replay pivotal scenes from the uplifting movie that first introduced me to these icons. But getting to actively participate alongside my childhood heroes brought the tale to life in a powerfully immersive way.
I‘ll never forget the euphoria of presenting my hard-won Seafood Platter peace offering to Maui, holding my breath anxiously as he takes that first bite. And the immense relief when his eyes widen with delight, officially christening my culinary creation a success!
That single dish represented days of aquatic hunting, salt-encrusted fingers and soggy shoes. Of patience through empty nets and triumph on hooked harvests. Not to mention uncounted coal nuggets roasted into fuel.
But that one perfect platter plaited Moana and Maui‘s bond back together stronger than before. And its warmth will motivate me through many more Disney Dreamlight Valley quests to come!
Now go gather your fishing rod, bait up your line, and get ready to dive down the exciting rabbit hole of the Peacemakers quest yourself! Just mind your casting elbow doesn‘t get too sore reeling in such rewarding bounty. 🎣
Bon appétit, Dreamlight anglers! And best of luck reconciling two treasured island allies.
