How to Upgrade Fishing Rod and Master Fishing in Throne and Liberty: The Complete Guide

Fishing is more than just a leisurely activity in Throne and Liberty. Whether you’re looking to catch ingredients for cooking or discover rare items, fishing is one of the many activities that can make your experience in this vast MMORPG world more rewarding. But like everything else in the game, you start with the basics and need to upgrade to reach the highest potential.

In this complete guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about fishing in Throne and Liberty, including how to upgrade your fishing rod, catch fish efficiently, and maximize your rewards. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a master angler!

Why Fishing Matters in Throne and Liberty

Fishing in Throne and Liberty isn’t just about catching fish it’s about unlocking new opportunities, finding valuable items, and even enhancing your character’s stats through special meals. But, just like in real life, not all fishing rods are created equal. The more you upgrade your rod, the better your chances of catching rare and valuable items.

Starting Your Fishing Journey: The Bamboo Fishing Rod

To begin your fishing adventure in Throne and Liberty, you need a fishing rod. The first rod you can get is the Bamboo Fishing Rod, a simple yet essential tool to kickstart your journey.

How to Obtain the Bamboo Fishing Rod

• Complete Chapter Three in the Adventure Codex: You’ll unlock the Bamboo Fishing Rod by completing the side-quest Adventures of the Expedition.
• Purchase from the Contract Coin Merchant: Alternatively, you can buy the Bamboo Fishing Rod from any Contract Coin Merchant for 300 Contract Coins.

Once you have your Bamboo Fishing Rod, you’re ready to start fishing. But remember, this is just the beginning there are many more powerful rods to unlock!

All Fishing Rod Upgrades in Throne and Liberty

There are nine fishing rods in Throne and Liberty, each offering better rewards and fishing efficiency. Let’s break down all the upgrades, including how to get them and the materials you need.

1. Steel Fishing Rod

After you acquire the Bamboo Fishing Rod, you can upgrade to the Steel Fishing Rod, offering better durability and rewards.

• Materials Required:
  • Bamboo Fishing Rod (1)
  • Nature’s Jade (10)
  • Quality Mystwood (30)
  • Quality Manasteel (30)

Take these materials to the Sundries Crafter in Stoneguard Castle to craft the Steel Fishing Rod.

2. Monster Bone Fishing Rod

This rod is crafted using the Steel Fishing Rod, with an added set of rare materials.

• Materials Required:
  • Steel Fishing Rod (1)
  • Nature’s Jade (30)
  • Rare Mystwood (30)
  • Rare Manasteel (30)

3. Obsidian Fishing Rod

The Obsidian Fishing Rod provides even more rewards and is crafted using the Monster Bone Fishing Rod.

• Materials Required:
  • Monster Bone Fishing Rod (1)
  • Nature’s Jade (60)
  • Obsidian Piece (30)
  • Rare Manasteel (30)

4. Tevent Fishing Rod

This rod is a rare one, requiring a special drop from Archbosses.

• How to Obtain: Fight Archbosses like Tevent, which spawn weekly in both PvP and PvE modes. You’ll need to collect Tevent’s Soul Fragment, a rare drop required for crafting this fishing rod.
• Materials Required:
  • Tevent’s Soul Fragment (1)
  • Nature’s Jade (100)
  • Precious Mystwood (30)
  • Precious Manasteel (30)

5. Whisperion Fishing Rod

Unlike other rods, the Whisperion Fishing Rod is found, not crafted. You’ll need to send your Amitoi on expeditions to obtain this rare item.

• Where to Find:
  • Quietis’s Demesne Expedition Pouch
  • Forest of the Great Tree Expedition Pouch
  • Swamp of Silence Expedition Pouch
  • Black Anvil Forge Expedition Pouch

6. Gold Fishing Rod

The Gold Fishing Rod can be obtained through Abyss Contract Reward Pouches and Mystic Portals. Alternatively, you can send your Amitoi on expeditions around Daybreak Shore for a chance to find it.

7. Platinum Fishing Rod

The Platinum Fishing Rod is one of the trickiest rods to obtain. It requires exploring Mystic Portals, which are unlocked using Mystic Keys.

• How to Obtain: Purchase Mystic Keys from the Contract Coin Merchant, use them to unlock Mystic Globes, and explore the portals for a chance to find the Platinum Fishing Rod.

8. Kraken Fishing Rod

The Kraken Fishing Rod can be found by sending your Amitoi on Daybreak Shore expeditions. Like the Gold Fishing Rod, this is entirely dependent on RNG (random number generation), meaning you’ll need to grind and hope for the best.

9. Deluzhnoa Fishing Rod

The final and most powerful fishing rod is the Deluzhnoa Fishing Rod, obtained through Conquest battles with your guild.

• How to Obtain: Participate in Conquest events, and if you’re lucky, you’ll receive the Conquest Participation Award: Deluzhnoa.

How to Start Fishing in Throne and Liberty

Once you’ve got your fishing rod, the next step is finding bait and mastering the fishing mechanics.

Getting Bait

To catch fish, you’ll need bait. Bait can be purchased from any Contract Coin Merchant for 300 Contract Coins, and each purchase provides 50 paste bait. However, you can only buy this container once per day.

Alternatively, you can gather bait by harvesting bushes and trees around Solisium, making it possible to collect bait while exploring.

Mastering the Fishing Mechanics

Fishing in Throne and Liberty is simple once you get the hang of it, but it does require some practice.

1. Equip Your Rod and Bait: With your rod and bait equipped, stand near a body of water and press the F key to start fishing.
2. Reel in the Catch: Once you’ve hooked a fish, press Q to reduce the time needed to reel it in. The bobber will move from side-to-side press A to drag the fish to the right and D to drag it to the left. The key is to keep the bobber centered; if it moves too far in either direction, the line will snap.
3. Turn Off the Fix Camera Setting: To make fishing easier, turn off the Fix Camera while Fishing setting. This will help you keep the bobber in the center without the camera following the fish’s movements.

Fishing Rewards

Fishing rewards in Throne and Liberty are diverse. While the main catch is fish, which you can use for cooking, there’s always a chance you’ll find something even more valuable. Here are some possible rewards:

• Cooking Ingredients: Use fish and other ingredients for recipes that provide buffs.
• In-game Currency: Sacks of Sollant, the in-game currency, can be reeled in.
• Rare Materials: Items like Giant Cordy’s Branch, Snow Flower, and Tevant’s Soul Fragment can be found in the waters.

FAQs

1. What’s the best way to get the Platinum Fishing Rod?
Explore Mystic Portals using Mystic Keys. While it’s not guaranteed, persistence is key!

2. How do I get bait without spending coins?
You can collect bait by gathering from bushes and trees around Solisium.

3. What’s the hardest fishing rod to get?
The Deluzhnoa Fishing Rod is arguably the toughest, as it requires participation in Conquest battles and a bit of luck.

4. Can I fish anywhere in Throne and Liberty?
No, you can only fish near specific bodies of water where fishing is permitted.

5. What’s the point of fishing in Throne and Liberty?
Fishing not only provides cooking ingredients but also gives you the chance to find rare items and valuable resources.