While entering the Mineshaft itself is a quest on its own, crafting Merlin's Staff Rod is a different game ball game as it requires you to make the Shard of Time using Gemstones and gather other valuable items like Anomalous Log. If you are confused about how to get Merlin's Staff Rod in Fisch or where to craft it, here is a detailed guide.
What are the items required to craft Merlin's Staff Rod in Fisch?
The Merlin Staff Rod can be crafted from Merlin at Sunstone Island by providing the following items and paying C$ 1,000,000.
- x1 Shard of Time
- x1 Anomalous Log
- x1 Iron Chunk
For the Log, you can fish anywhere on Roslit Bay using any trash-tier rod, like Training or Flimsy Rod, using the Magnet Bait. Also, ensure to enchant these rods with the Anomalous Enchantment to increase your chance of getting an Anomalous Log by 20%.
Players can obtain the Iron Chunk by fishing in the Chasm. It is a common tier that can be easily fished if you spend 10 to 15 minutes in that area.
How to get the Shard of Time in Fisch
While the Anomalous Log and Iron Chunk are easy to get, the Shard of Time is a lengthy process. Firstly, after entering the Mineshaft, you will find a podium with three pedestal spots in the center of the POI. Here, we must place a Radiant Crystal, a Rough Geode, and a Cut Gem to get the Shard of Time.
Rough Geode
- For the Rough Geode, you must use your spear in a piece of terrain that has a mix of rubble + wood, like the above image. Once you find this type of terrain, play the spear mini-game to get the Rough Geode.
Cut Gem
- The Cut Gem is a little tricky. Inside the Mineshaft, you will find a cart going in circles around the Mineshaft with a lever at the center. When this cart comes to the center near the diversion, press the lever to change the direction of the cart to hit a wall, where you will get the Cut Gem.
Radiant Crystal
- The Radiant Crystal is pretty easy, as you have to fish for this item in the Mineshaft pool. This is a mythical rarity item and would require some effort to obtain. I recommend using a high-Luck rod like Heaven's Rod, the Rod of the Eternal King, and more.
After placing the items on the pedestal, a cutscene will play, and you can obtain the Shard of Time behind a small opening.
Merlin's Staff Rod Stats and Showcase
Below, you can find the stats of Merlin's Staff Rod in Fisch.
- Lure Speed: 80%
- Luck: 102.54%
- Control: 0.1
- Resilience: 50%
- Max Kg: Infinite
- Passive: A 25% increased Chance of getting the Magical Mutation
In my opinion, Merlin's Staff Rod is a decent late-game rod that has balanced stats with good Lure Speed, Luck, and Resilience. Even the Magical Mutation passive is pretty good, as it increases the value of any fish by x7.5. Overall, it's a great, balanced rod that is reliable for catching any type of fish during hunts or casual sessions.
Merlin's Staff Rod FAQs
Yes, Merlin's Staff is a perfect rod in Fisch for the Late to Mid Game. It has a balanced mix of Lure Speed, Resilience, and Luck, without any overpowering the others.
I recommend applying Blessed Song, Exalted, Sea Prince, Sea Overlord, and Overclocked Enchantment for the Merlin's Staff Rod.
There is a 20% chance of getting the Magical Mutation on Fish that are caught using Merlin's Staff Rod.
For more on Fisch, check out All Totem Crafting Recipes in Fisch or How to enter the Chasm in Fisch - Mineshaft Location
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