Fisch's Northern Expedition Rods: A Complete Guide
Fisch's fishing rods are constantly expanding, with the Northern Expedition update adding six powerful new options. This guide details how to acquire each of these coveted rods. The Northern Expedition introduces a challenging climb up a treacherous mountain, requiring oxygen tanks and fire to survive the harsh conditions. But the rewards are well worth the effort!
All Northern Expedition Rods:
- Arctic Rod
- Crystalized Rod
- Ice Warpers Rod
- Avalanche Rod
- Summit Rod
- Heaven's Rod
Some rods are readily available, while others require completing quests or solving puzzles. Let's explore how to obtain each one:
Obtaining the Arctic Rod
Found at the base camp of the Northern Summit, the Arctic Rod is a relatively inexpensive but effective option. Simply purchase it for 25,000C$.
- Stats:
- Lure Speed: 45%
- Luck: 65%
- Control: 0.18
- Resilience: 15%
- Max Kg: 80,000kg
Obtaining the Crystalized Rod
This rod requires a cooperative effort. First, catch two Glass Diamonds (found in Frigid Cavern or Overgrowth Caves). Then, find another player and head to the ruins between the second and third camps. Both players must stand on pressure plates, holding a Glass Diamond, to melt the ice and unlock the purchase of the Crystalized Rod for 35,000C$.
- Stats:
- Lure Speed: 35%
- Luck: 45%
- Control: 0.15
- Resilience: 15%
- Max Kg: 25,000kg
- Ability: Chance of Crystalized fish mutation
Obtaining the Ice Warpers Rod
The Ice Warpers Rod requires activating all six hidden levers scattered across the mountain. Use your lantern to melt the ice covering each lever. The levers' 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 for the last one) will unlock the Ice Warpers Rod for 65,000C$ at the final lever location.
- Stats:
- Lure Speed: 50%
- Luck: 60%
- Control: 0.15
- Resilience: 20%
- Max Kg: 75,000kg
Obtaining the Avalanche Rod
Located at the third camp, the Avalanche Rod is available for purchase at 35,000C$ after reaching this higher altitude.
- Stats:
- Lure Speed: 40%
- Luck: 68%
- Control: 0.15
- Resilience: 10%
- Max Kg: 65,000kg
Obtaining the Summit Rod
Found in the Cryogenic Canals, near the mountain's peak, the Summit Rod is a high-cost option at 300,000C$. While expensive, its stats are impressive, particularly when enhanced.
- Stats:
- Lure Speed: 15%
- Luck: 75%
- Control: 0.25
- Resilience: 15%
- Max Kg: 200,000kg
Obtaining Heaven's Rod
Heaven's Rod is the most challenging and expensive rod to acquire, costing 1,750,000C$. To obtain it:
- Collect three Energy Crystals from the mountain.
- Speak to the NPC at the Glacial Grotto and locate buttons on Moosewood Island, Roslit Bay, Forsaken Shores, Snowcap Island, and Ancient Isle.
- Return to the NPC to receive the final Red Energy Crystal.
- Solve the puzzle at the Glacial Grotto using the four crystals.
Completing these steps will finally unlock the purchase of Heaven's Rod.
- Stats:
- Lure Speed: 27%
- Luck: 225%
- Control: 0.2
- Resilience: 30%
- Max Kg: Infinite
- Ability: Chance of Heavenly fish mutation
This comprehensive guide will help you conquer the Northern Expedition and add all six rods to your Fisch arsenal. Happy fishing!