The Deep update added four new rods to Fisch. The Luminous Rod can be acquired from completing Dr. Vane's quest in Outer Deep. The Scalding Hook is a quest reward from the Fester of the Deep NPC in Lower Deep. The Titanium Rod is crafted at Ancient Archives with Level 250 and specific materials like a Titanium Shaft, Titanium Reel, and Refined Scrap for 200,000 C$. The Cusk Purger is also crafted at Ancient Archives and requires Monstrous Cusk Teeth, Abyssal Biofluid, Radiant Prism Scales, Ancient Bones and the Line of the Deep.
The Deep is one of the largest updates Fisch has received, adding a new underwater biome with multiple zones plus a full quest chain across several NPCs. Four new rods are added in this update, ranging from a easy quest rewards to a multi-step crafting ones that requires farming rare materials across different Deep zones. So, to help you get these, this guide covers how to get every rod and what each one does.
How Do You Get the Luminous Rod in Fisch?
You can get the Luminous Rod as a reward by Dr. Vane at the end of her questline in the Outer Deep. It is not the final quest reward but it is given partway through before the questline ends. You need to complete Dr. Vane's quests in order and the rod will appear as a reward before you reach the end of her quest line.
Luminous Rod Showcase & Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Lure Speed | 70% |
| Luck | 95% |
| Control | 0.1 (+10%) |
| Resilience | 25% |
| Max Kg | 60,000 kg |
Mutations:
- 10% chance for Bioluminescent (4x multiplier)
- 30% chance for Luminous (9x multiplier)
Passive: +10 Progress Speed
The Luminous Rod is not especially strong, but it is required as a crafting material for the Master Line Rod if you plan to go for that. The 30% Luminous mutation chance is its best feature and Luminous fish sell well enough that the rod has some farming value despite its modest stats.
How Do You Get the Scalding Hook in Fisch?
The Scalding Hook is a quest reward from the Fester of the Deep NPC located in the Lower Deep area. You need to complete all of the Fester of the Deep's available quests in sequence and the Scalding Hook is given as a reward upon completion.
Scalding Hook Showcase & Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Lure Speed | 82% |
| Luck | 180% |
| Control | 0.12 |
| Resilience | 30% |
| Max Kg | 400,000 kg |
Mutations:
- Chance for Scalded mutation
Passive: Progress speed increase that activates over time. Can catch ghost-type fish as an additional catch.
The Scalding Hook is best used for catching larger fish and progress-locked fish thanks to its passive mechanics. The Max Kg cap of 400,000 kg means it cannot catch the heaviest endgame fishes.
How Do You Get the Titanium Rod in Fisch?
The Titanium Rod is crafted at the Crafting Anvil inside the Ancient Archives. You need to reach the Ancient Archives via Moosewood. The rod requires Level 250 and the following materials:
| Material | Amount | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium Shaft | 1 | Reward from completing the Sledge NPC questline in The Deep |
| Titanium Reel | 1 | Obtained through Deep questlines |
| Refined Scrap | 5 | 10% drop chance from the Crushed Diving Helmet, also drops in Outer Deep |
| Money | 200,000C$ | General gameplay |
The Titanium Shaft specifically comes from completing a series of quests from the Sledge NPC in The Deep. One of his quests requires 3 large or bigger Devil Scorpion Fish, which spawn in the Lower Deep during nighttime clear weather.
Titanium Rod Showcase & Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Lure Speed | 100% |
| Luck | 180% |
| Control | 0.3 (+30%) |
| Resilience | 75% |
| Max Kg | Infinite |
| Durability | 200 |
Mutations:
- 20% chance for Titanium (9x multiplier)
Passive:
- Every 0.5 seconds: 35% chance to slash for 5% Progress, stunning the fish for 0.15 seconds (Piercing ability)
- +30% Progress Speed
The Titanium Rod is arguably the strongest rod from The Deep update. Infinite Max Kg means it can catch anything in the game, and the 0.3 Control gives a massive control bar ideal for AFK grinding. Adding the Heron enchantment pushes the control bar to 0.5, making it one of the best AFK rods available.
How Do You Get the Cusk Purger in Fisch?
The Cusk Purger is crafted at the Crafting Anvil inside the Ancient Archives and is the most material-intensive rod in the update. Here's what you need:
| Material | Amount | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Monstrous Cusk Tooth | 3 | Harpoon the Monstrous Cusk in the Lower Deep. One tooth per catch. |
| Abyssal Biofluid | 3 | 20% chance from catching a Luminous Hake in the Outer Deep |
| Radiant Prism Scale | 2 | Fishing or harpoon fishing in the Outer Deep. Certain fishes in the area have a chance to drop it |
| Line of the Deep | 1 | Complete the Cartographer NPC quest in The Deep. Requires catching specific fish including a Faceless Cusk and completing bestiary entries in the Outer Deep, then turning in Radiant Prism Scales |
| Hardened Chitin | 3 | 1 in 40 chance when fishing in the Outer Deep |
| Refined Scrap | 3 | Outer Deep drops |
| Ancient Bone | 3 | TBA |
| Money | 750,000C$ | General Gameplay |
Cusk Purger Showcase & Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Lure Speed | 88% |
| Luck | 225% |
| Control | -0.05 |
| Resilience | 25% |
| Max Kg | Infinite |
Mutations:
- Monstrous mutation (approximately 9x multiplier)
Passive:
- +40% Progress Speed
- 7 Disturbance
The Cusk Purger's negative control stat makes the control bar extremely narrow, which is the primary trade-off for its 225% Luck and 40% Progress Speed. The 7 Disturbance is one of the highest base disturbance values on any rod, and the Monstrous mutation at roughly 9x multiplier is valuable for selling fish.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Luminous Rod requires the least effort since it comes from simply progressing through Dr. Vane's quest chain in Outer Deep. The Titanium Rod is the most useful of the four due to its Infinite Max Kg, massive control bar, and automatic slash passives that make it excellent for AFK fishing. The Cusk Purger takes the longest to craft but has the highest Luck stat of the group.
Yes, the Luminous Rod is required as a crafting material for the Master Line Rod. Even if you do not plan to use it directly for fishing, completing Dr. Vane's quest to obtain it is worthwhile if you are planning to craft Master Line in the future.
Solar Eclipse is the recommended weather for farming Monstrous Cusk because it passively adds extra disturbance to your setup. Combined with a high-disturbance rod or bait, it significantly improves your chances of spawning the Monstrous Cusk.
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