Fisch's Northern Expedition Rods: A Complete Guide
Fisch constantly expands its impressive array of fishing rods, with six new additions following the Northern Expedition update. This guide details how to acquire every one of these powerful tools. The Northern Expedition introduces a challenging climb up a high mountain, demanding oxygen tanks and fire to combat the harsh conditions. But the rewards, including these six unique rods, are well worth the effort.
All Northern Expedition Rods:
- Arctic Rod
- Crystalized Rod
- Ice Warpers Rod
- Avalanche Rod
- Summit Rod
- Heaven's Rod
While some are readily available, others require completing quests or solving puzzles. Let's delve into each rod's acquisition method:
1. Obtaining the Arctic Rod:
Located at the base camp of the Northern Summit, the Arctic Rod is a straightforward purchase for 25,000C$. It boasts excellent stats for its price:
- Lure Speed: 45%
- Luck: 65%
- Control: 0.18
- Resilience: 15%
- Max Kg: 80,000kg
2. Acquiring the Crystalized Rod:
This rod necessitates a cooperative quest. First, catch two Glass Diamonds (found in Frigid Cavern or Overgrowth Caves). Then, find another player and head to the ruins between the second and third camps. Two players must simultaneously stand on pressure plates, each holding a Glass Diamond, to melt the ice encasing the Crystalized Rod. Purchase it for 35,000C$.
- Lure Speed: 35%
- Luck: 45%
- Control: 0.15
- Resilience: 15%
- Max Kg: 25,000kg
- Ability: Chance to catch Crystalized mutated fish.
3. Unlocking the Ice Warpers Rod:
The Ice Warpers Rod is a high-value rod requiring exploration. You must activate all six hidden, ice-covered levers using a lantern to melt the ice. The lever coordinates are:
- X:19879 Y:425 Z:5383
- X:19853 Y:476 Z:4971
- X:19601 Y:544 Z:5605
- X:19440 Y:690 Z:5853
- X:20191 Y:855 Z:5648
- X:19873 Y:629 Z:5369
Activating all levers (in any order except the last) reveals the Ice Warpers Rod, purchasable for 65,000C$.
- Lure Speed: 50%
- Luck: 60%
- Control: 0.15
- Resilience: 20%
- Max Kg: 75,000kg
4. Purchasing the Avalanche Rod:
Found at the third camp, the Avalanche Rod is another direct purchase for 35,000C$.
- Lure Speed: 40%
- Luck: 68%
- Control: 0.15
- Resilience: 10%
- Max Kg: 65,000kg
5. Obtaining the Summit Rod:
Located in the Cryogenic Canals, the Summit Rod costs 300,000C$. While expensive, its effectiveness is enhanced with enchantments.
- Lure Speed: 15%
- Luck: 75%
- Control: 0.25
- Resilience: 15%
- Max Kg: 200,000kg
6. Acquiring the Heaven's Rod:
The Heaven's Rod is the most challenging and expensive rod to obtain, costing 1,750,000C$. Its acquisition involves:
- Finding three Energy Crystals on the mountain.
- Speaking with the NPC at the Glacial Grotto and locating buttons across multiple islands (Moosewood Island, Roslit Bay, Forsaken Shores, Snowcap Island, and Ancient Isle).
- Returning to the NPC for the final Red Energy Crystal.
- Solving the Glacial Grotto puzzle using the Crystals.
The reward is the incredibly powerful Heaven's Rod:
- Lure Speed: 27%
- Luck: 225%
- Control: 0.2
- Resilience: 30%
- Max Kg: Infinite
- Ability: Chance to catch Heavenly mutated fish.
This comprehensive guide will equip you to conquer the Northern Expedition and add all six rods to your Fisch arsenal. Good fishing!