Players can complete Nate's Rod Quest by accessing Nate's Computer, finding individual rod parts, reconstructing the rod & giving back its old powers. Each phase requires you to find or fish for specific items in locations like The Depths, Desolate Deep, Snowcap, Moosewood & more.
Rescue Nate is a challenging quest in Fisch that involves collecting clues in Nate's Cave and piecing them together with help from his beloved kitty cat, Miso, to find the NPC. The first few clues are easy to put together, but the rest can be confusing. So, if you're confused about how to rescue the poor guy, here is a detailed guide.
How to start the Rescue Nate Quest in Fisch
To start the Rescue Nate Quest, go directly to Sunstone Island and enter Nate's Cave at GPS (-914.0, 207.4, -1027.8). This is just behind the Merlin Witch NPC on a small cliff.
After entering the cave, you can meet the Miso cat at the desk, who will explain the situation in cat language and take you to a computer where you must enter the PIN. To do this, you locate four signs around the room in the correct order. Each player has a different icon, and you need to find your combination code by identifying the correct ones.
Pin 1
For the first PIN, look on top of the stool next to the bedroom, to the left of the computer. Note the down icon, which was music for me.
Pin 2
For the next one, go down and check the bookshelf behind the sofa. Here, you will find an icon with the number 2 on it.
Pin 3
The third pin icon is in the car's front seat. You can find the car right at the entrance to Nate's Cave.
Pin 4
The final and fourth icon is on the computer table itself. Check the left side of the table for the fourth pin icon.
How to restore Nate's Blade in Fisch
The next part of the quest requires you to get the Broken Blade & Crimson Centerpiece.
Broken Blade
To get the Broken Blade, travel to the Depths Maze. Locate a Strange Whirlpool that appears randomly on the map, then jump in to reach Vertigo.
Fish out the Depth Key, then open the Cave to enter the Depths. Here, keep a Hexed Enchanted Relic & Abyssal Enchant Relic at the Depths Maze opening at GPS (1163.4, -730.1, 1325.4). Enter the underground opening and swim to the end of the maze to the Broken Blade next to the statue holding the Rod of Depths (GPS: 1705, -900, 1445).
Crimson Centerpiece
Unlike the Broken Blade, you can fish the Crimson Centerpiece in Crimson Cavern. Travel to Desolate Deep using your Traveler's Whistle, then enter the Crimson Cavern after finishing the Crimson Guard's Quest. Here, equip something like the Scavenger Rod and try to get the Crimson Centerpiece as a secondary drop (rare item) with a 1 in 8 chance. This will take time, so keep catching fish until you receive it.
After you get both items, return to Nate's Cave and place the Broken Blade & Crimson Centerpiece on the table in front of the Sofa to restore Nate's Blade.
How to get Unrestricted Nate's Blade in Fisch
After reconstructing the sword, you need to restore its power through a five-part quest that requires you to catch a lot of fish- I mean a lot of fish. I have listed each one below, along with methods to complete it.
Part 1 - Perfect Catch all 10 fish at the Moosewood Dock
Use the table below to perfect-catch all 10 fish at the Moosewood Dock.
| Fish name (rarity) | Bait | Season | Timing | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchovy (Common) | Any | Spring | Day | Clear |
| Largemouth Bass (Common) | Worm | Spring, Summer | Any | Rain |
| Red Snapper (Common) | Any | Summer, Autumn | Any | Any |
| Sockeye Salmon (Common) | Bagel | Autumn, Winter | Any | Rain |
| Trout (Common) | Insect | Any | Any | Clear |
| Yellowfin Tuna (Uncommon) | Any | Summer | Any | Any |
| Eel (Unusual) | Any | Any | Night | Any |
| Flounder (Unusual) | Squid | Any | Night | Windy |
| Snook (Unusual) | Shrimp | Spring | Any | Clear, Foggy |
| Whiptail Catfish (Legendary) | Seaweed | Spring, Autumn | Night | Any |
Part 2 - Perfect Catch All 10 fish with Mythical or Lower Rarity at the Roslit Volcano
Like Moosewood Dock, use the table that lists all the fish required to complete this part.
| Fish Name (Rarity) | Bait | Season | Timing | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basalt (Trash) | Magnet | Any | Any | Any |
| Rock (Trash) | Any | Any | Any | Any |
| Magma Tang (Uncommon) | Coal | Spring, Summer | Day | Any |
| Ember Perch (Unusual) | Coal | Summer | Any | Clear |
| Ember Snapper (Unusual) | Coal | Summer | Any | Any |
| Pyrogrub (Rare) | Coal | Winter | Any | Any |
| Quality Bait Crate (Rare) | Any | Any | Any | Any |
| Volcanic Geode (Rare) | Magnet | Any | Any | Any |
| Obsidian Salmon (Legendary) | Coal | Winter | Night | Any |
| Obsidian Swordfish (Mythical) | Minnow | Summer | Any | Windy, Clear |
Part 3 - Perfect Catch 20 Colossal Squid with Nades Blade at Snowcap Island
Enter the Snowcap Cave and fish at the exclusive pool for Colossal Squid at Snowcap Island.
| Fish Name (Rarity) | Bait | Season | Timing | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colossal Squid (Mythical) | Any | Any | Night | Foggy |
Part 4
Part 4 is extremely long and requires you to complete the following set of quests. To track these fish, titles, items & other accessories, check your Quest Book for the exact items you need or have completed as Part of the task.
- Catch every original fish with Nate's Blade (0/126)
- Catch 5 fish with every original Fishing Rod (0/15)
- Obtain every free and obtainable original Title (0/45)
- Obtain every original Boat (0/10)
- Obtain every original Lantern (0/11)
- Unlock every original Badge (0/30)
- Enchant 21 times (0/21)
- Witness every original Weather and Modifier (0/8)
After finishing these quests, return to Miso, who is waiting for you inside Nate's Cave and will help you continue searching for Nate and the mad Scientist who kidnapped him.
How to find Nate's Crown, Glasses & Lantern in Fisch
Speaking with the Miso Pet will reveal hints about finding certain items related to Nate. This includes Nate's Crown, Glasses & Lantern. You can find these items at the following GPS locations.
Nate's Crown
Nate's Crown is on top of the red Buoy at GPS (-791, 130, -3094). You can purchase advanced diving gear for your character here.
Nate's Glasses
Nate's Glasses is in front of a dead skeleton, next to the Stop signboard, underwater on the way to Desolate Deep. Equip your diving gear and jump next to the red buoy from the previous location to go straight down, where you can find the board and the skeleton at GPS (-852, -331, -3030)
Nate's Lantern
For the final Nate's Lantern, go to GPS (-951, -244, -2713) to visit the Maverick Merchant Shop. This secret location is underwater and can be reached by turning left instead of going right on the way to Desolate Deep. Here, you can find the Lantern next to the Crab Cage.
How to find Dr.It Fish's Lair in Fisch
Once you have all three items, you can enter Dr. It Fish's Lair, confront the mad doctor, and rescue Nate for good. Right beside where you found Nate's Lantern, you can find a large crack in the wall. Use Nate's Blade to bash through it and enter the Lair. Here, confront the Dr. It Fish to make him understand his mistake.
After the cutscene, go to the first floor to find Nate sitting in a corner. Speak with him to finish the entire quest.
How to get the Miso Companion in Fisch
After rescuing Nate, you can turn his loyal Pet, Miso, into your Companion. Return to Nate's Cave on Sunstone Island. Once inside, look for a yellow cheese cube. The location is random for each player, so try to explore the entire room until you find one. The most common locations are the bookshelf, the car, and the computer desk.
If you find one, feed it to the Miso pet behind the Computer. You can immediately add the Pet as your Companion in the game, which provides the following passive perks.
- Every 3 seconds, Miso has a 40% chance to scratch and give you 3% Progress Speed.
- Every 10 seconds, Miso has a 4% chance to Chomp and give you 35% Progress Speed.
- Provides a 20% increase in Luck for surrounding players & yourself.
For more on Fisch, check out All 10 Fish in Coral Bastion (100% Bestiary) – Fisch or ll 12 Fish in Tidefall (100% Bestiary) – Fisch
