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FISHING SYSTEM UPDATE - PLAYER GUIDE
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Welcome to the NEW Fishing Experience! We've completely overhauled the fishing
system with exciting new features, equipment, rewards, and gameplay
improvements. Here's everything you need to know:
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WHAT'S NEW - MAJOR CHANGES
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1. ROD DURABILITY SYSTEM REMOVED ✓
- NO MORE battery packs needed! Your fishing rods now have unlimited uses
- NO MORE durability/usage counters - fish as much as you want!
- Simplified system - just equip your rod and start fishing
2. NEW EQUIPMENT SYSTEM
- Multiple Fishing Rods - Collect and equip different rods with unique
abilities
- Fishing Bait System - Apply bait to improve your catch rates
(unlocks at level 60)
- Fishing Modules System - Enhance your rod with powerful consumable modules
- Equipment Management - Dedicated UI to manage your fishing gear
3. TREASURE CHEST MINIGAME
- NEW gameplay mode - Sometimes you'll catch a treasure chest instead of
a Pokémon!
- Timing-based challenge - Test your reflexes to unlock rewards
- Valuable prizes - Earn rare items and cash rewards
4. AUTOMATION MODE
- Auto-cast feature - Available with Good Rod and higher
- Perfect for grinding - Automatically hooks for you
- Quality of life - Less clicking!
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FISHING RODS GUIDE
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ROD COMPARISON TABLE
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Rod Type | Level | Speed | Bait | Auto | Modules | Treasure Difficulty
------------- | ----- | ------ | ---- | ---- | ------- | -------------------
Old Rod | 0 | Base | No | No | 1 | Very Hard (4%)
Good Rod | 30 | +10% | No | Yes | 1 | Hard (7%)
Super Rod | 60 | +20% | Yes | Yes | 2 | Medium (9%)
Mythic Rod | 100 | +30% | Yes | Yes | 2 | Easier (12%)
Aether Rod | 125 | +40% | Yes | Yes | 3 | Forgiving (15%)
ROD BENEFITS
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- Encounter Speed Bonus: Fish appear faster (less waiting time)
- Reaction Time Bonus: Better rods give you more time to click during fishing
(50% of encounter speed bonus)
- Module Slots: Higher-tier rods support more fishing modules
- Better Treasure Rewards: Higher-tier rods can earn multiple rewards from
treasure chests:
* Old/Good Rod: Always 1 reward
* Super/Mythic Rod: 1-2 rewards (50% for 2nd)
* Aether Rod: 1-3 rewards (50% for 2nd, 33% for 3rd)
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HOW TO EQUIP FISHING RODS
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METHOD 1: VIA FISHING SKILL DIALOG (Recommended)
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1. Click the "Fishing" button in your main UI
2. In the Equipment section, click "Equip Rod"
3. Select your desired rod from the dropdown menu
4. View the rod's description and benefits
5. Click "Select" to equip
METHOD 2: VIA BAG
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1. Open your Bag
2. Find a fishing rod in your items
3. Click "Use" on the rod
4. The rod will automatically equip (if you meet level requirements)
UNEQUIPPING RODS
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- Open Fishing Skill Dialog → Equipment section
- Click "Unequip Rod" button
- Rod returns to your bag
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FISHING BAIT SYSTEM
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UNLOCKING BAIT
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- Unlocks at Fishing Level 60 (when you can use Super Rod)
- Only works with Super Rod, Mythic Rod, or Aether Rod
- Old Rod and Good Rod CANNOT use bait
HOW BAIT WORKS
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- Increases rarity of Pokémon you encounter
- Limited uses - Each bait has a certain number of uses before depleting
- Automatically consumed after each successful catch
- Check remaining uses in the Fishing Skill Dialog
APPLYING BAIT
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1. Open Fishing Skill Dialog
2. Ensure you have a compatible rod equipped (Super Rod or higher)
3. Click "Manage Bait" button
4. Select bait from your bag
5. View uses remaining
BAIT BEHAVIOR
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- Inactive without compatible rod - If you unequip or switch to Old/Good Rod,
bait becomes inactive (but not consumed)
- Reactivates automatically - Switch back to a compatible rod to reactivate
- Cannot change bait mid-use - Must fully deplete current bait before
applying new one
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FISHING MODULES SYSTEM
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WHAT ARE FISHING MODULES?
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Fishing modules are powerful consumable enhancements you can apply to your
fishing rod. Once applied, they provide benefits for a limited number of uses
before expiring.
IMPORTANT: Modules are PERMANENT once applied - they cannot be removed!
AVAILABLE MODULES
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There are currently 3 fishing modules available:
1. DREAMWEAVER MODULE
- Type: STATUS_EFFECT
- Effect: Wild Pokémon start battles Asleep
- Uses: 50,000 uses before expiry
- Level Required: 0 (available from start)
- Makes catching Pokémon much easier!
2. STORMWIRE MODULE
- Type: STATUS_EFFECT
- Effect: Wild Pokémon start battles Paralyzed
- Uses: 50,000 uses before expiry
- Level Required: 0 (available from start)
- Prevents Pokémon from fleeing and reduces their speed!
3. ABILITY SEEKER MODULE
- Type: SPECIAL
- Effect: Hidden Ability Encounter Boost
- Uses: 10,000 uses before expiry
- Level Required: 0 (available from start)
- Increases chance of encountering Pokémon with Hidden Abilities!
MODULE CAPACITY BY ROD
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- Old Rod: 1 module slot
- Good Rod: 1 module slot
- Super Rod: 2 module slots
- Mythic Rod: 2 module slots
- Aether Rod: 3 module slots
You can equip multiple modules, but only the first N modules are ACTIVE
based on your rod's capacity. Inactive modules remain equipped but don't
provide benefits until you upgrade to a rod with more capacity.
HOW TO APPLY MODULES
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METHOD 1: Via Fishing Skill Dialog
1. Open Fishing Skill Dialog
2. In the Modules section, click the "+" button
3. Select a module from the dropdown
4. Click "Apply" to permanently equip it
5. WARNING: This consumes the module item from your bag!
METHOD 2: Via Bag (Quick Apply)
1. Open your Bag
2. Find a fishing module in your items
3. Click "Use" on the module
4. Module is automatically applied (if you meet requirements)
MODULE RULES & RESTRICTIONS
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✓ Modules are PERMANENT - cannot be unequipped or removed
✓ Modules have LIMITED USES - they expire after reaching 0 uses
✓ Modules beyond rod capacity become INACTIVE (not deleted)
✓ Upgrading your rod will activate previously inactive modules
✓ Cannot apply modules during battle
✓ All current modules have level 0 requirement (available from start)
MODULE EXPIRATION
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When a module runs out of uses:
- You'll receive a notification
- The module is removed from your rod
- The module slot becomes available for a new module
FINDING MODULES
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Fishing modules can be obtained from:
- Special shops and vendors
- Event rewards
- Treasure chest rewards
- Quest completions
- Trading with other players
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AUTOMATION MODE
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WHAT IS AUTOMATION MODE?
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Automation Mode automatically handles the fishing reaction test for you,
letting you fish hands-free!
REQUIREMENTS
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- Level 30+ (Good Rod unlocked)
- Compatible Rod:
✓ Good Rod
✓ Super Rod
✓ Mythic Rod
✓ Aether Rod
✗ Old Rod (not supported)
HOW TO ENABLE
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1. Open Fishing Skill Dialog
2. Equip a compatible rod (Good Rod or higher)
3. Check the "Automation Mode" checkbox at the bottom
4. Start fishing - the reaction test will be handled automatically!
IMPORTANT NOTES
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- 3x longer wait time - To balance automation, fish take 3x longer to appear
- Still rewarding - You still get the same catches and rewards
- Auto-disables - Automatically turns off if you switch to an incompatible rod
- Cannot toggle during active fishing - Must wait for current fish attempt
to complete
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TREASURE CHEST MINIGAME
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WHAT IS IT?
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Sometimes when fishing, you'll hook a treasure chest instead of a Pokémon!
This triggers a timing-based minigame where you must stop a moving indicator
on a target to unlock the chest.
TRIGGER CHANCE
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- ~0.04% chance to trigger (approximately 1 in 2,500 encounters)
- Very rare but valuable when it appears!
- Future updates may add modifiers based on bait, rods, modules, or events
HOW TO PLAY
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1. Watch the bar - A white indicator moves across the screen
2. Target zone - A green zone marks the success area
3. Click/Tap to stop - Stop the indicator inside the green zone to win!
4. Timing is key - The closer to center, the better (but anywhere in green
counts)
DIFFICULTY SCALING
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Your rod and fishing level affect minigame difficulty:
Rod Type | Bar Speed | Success Zone Size
------------- | ------------------- | -----------------
Old Rod | 3.5 sec (very fast) | 4% (tiny)
Good Rod | 5.0 sec (fast) | 7% (small)
Super Rod | 6.5 sec (medium) | 9% (medium)
Mythic Rod | 8.0 sec (slow) | 12% (large)
Aether Rod | 9.5 sec (very slow) | 15% (generous)
Fishing Level Bonus:
- Reaction Time: +30ms per 10 levels (capped at +300ms)
- Success Zone: +0.15% per 10 levels (capped at +1.5%)
TREASURE CHEST REWARDS
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Win the minigame to receive random treasure rewards from four tiers:
LOW TIER REWARDS (Most Common):
- IV Randomizer (1x)
- Pearl (3x)
- Unallocated EV Reset (1x)
- Basic Bait (1x)
- Heart Scale (3x)
- Lure (1x)
MID TIER REWARDS (Uncommon):
- Enhanced Bait (1x)
- Abyssal Pearl (3x)
- Full EV Reset (1x)
- One Time Air Balloon (3x)
- One Time Focus Sash (3x)
- Unallocated EV Reset (3x)
- IV Randomizer (2x)
- Icicle Plate (2x)
- Big Pearl (1x)
- Big Nugget (1x)
- Star Piece (1x)
- Splash Plate (2x)
- PP UP (1x)
- Cash: $5,000
HIGH TIER REWARDS (Rare):
- Comet Shard (1x)
- Pearl String (1x)
- Full EV Reset (3x)
- IV Randomizer (3x)
- PP Max (1x)
- Ability Capsule (1x)
- Abyssal Pearl (5x)
- Cash: $10,000
LEGENDARY TIER REWARDS (Very Rare):
- Mythic Bait (1x)
- Cash: $25,000
- Ability Patch (1x)
- Dratini Scale (1x)
Multiple Rewards:
Better rods can earn multiple rewards from a single chest:
- Old/Good Rod: Always 1 reward
- Super/Mythic Rod: 50% chance for a 2nd reward
- Aether Rod: 50% chance for 2nd, 33% chance for 3rd reward!
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FISHING SKILL DIALOG - UI OVERVIEW
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OPENING THE DIALOG
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- Click the Fishing button in your main UI
- View all fishing information in one place
DIALOG SECTIONS
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1. LEVEL & EXPERIENCE
- Current fishing level (max level 150)
- XP progress bar with numbers
- Track your progress to the next level
2. PERKS DISPLAY
Two stat boxes showing your bonuses:
- Exp Boost: Increased XP gain from fishing (up to +45% at level 150)
- Encounter Speed: How much faster fish appear (up to +73% at level 150)
3. MILESTONE PREVIEW
- See your next 3 upcoming milestones
- Each shows:
* Level required
* Reward name
* Levels remaining
- Primary milestone highlighted with star icon
- Click "View All Milestones" to see complete lis
4. EQUIPMENT SECTION
Three panels showing your gear:
Bait Panel:
- Shows currently active bait (if any)
- Displays uses remaining
- "No Bait Active" if none equipped
- "Unlocks at Level 60" reminder for low-level players
Rod Panel:
- Shows currently equipped rod
- Rod name and icon
- "Equipped" status
- Unequip button to remove rod
Modules Panel:
- Shows all equipped modules
- Visual slots with type-specific colors
- Active modules shown at full brightness
- Inactive modules (beyond rod capacity) shown dimmed
- Empty slots shown with "+" button to add modules
- Displays uses remaining for each module
Bottom - Automation:
- Checkbox to enable/disable automation mode
- Disabled if no compatible rod equipped
5. ACTION BUTTONS
- Manage Bait (left): Apply or view active bait
- Equip Rod (right): Change fishing rod
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FISHING LEVEL MILESTONES
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Reach these fishing levels to earn special rewards:
Level 5: Pearl (2x)
Level 10: Heart Scale (3x)
Level 15: Star Piece (1x)
Level 20: Prism Scale (1x)
Level 25: Fisherman Chest (1x)
Level 30: Mystic Water (1x) + Good Rod (1x)
Level 35: Big Pearl (3x)
Level 40: Dratini Chest (1x)
Level 45: Magikarp Surfboard Chest (1x)
Level 60: Abyssal Pearl (15x)
Level 65: Enhanced Bait (3x)
Level 70: IV Randomizer (5x)
Level 75: Magikarp Overhead (Shiny) (1x)
Level 80: Ability Patch (1x)
Level 85: Mythic Bait (1x)
Level 90: Dratini Overhead (1x)
Level 110: Mantine Surf Mount Chest (1x)
Level 125: Mega-Gyarados Surf Mount Chest (1x)
Level 150: Gold Fisherman Costume Bundle (1x)
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TIPS & STRATEGIES
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FOR BEGINNERS (Level 0-30)
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- Start with the Old Rod (free default rod)
- Focus on leveling up fishing to unlock better rods
- Don't worry about bait or modules yet
- Save up for Good Rod at Level 30
FOR MID-LEVEL PLAYERS (Level 30-60)
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- Upgrade to Good Rod for 10% faster encounters
- Good Rod unlocks automation mode! Enable it for hands-free fishing
- Your first module slot is available - consider Dreamweaver or Stormwire
for easier Pokémon battles
- Keep leveling to unlock Super Rod at 60
- This is where the system really opens up!
FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS (Level 60+)
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- Super Rod unlocks bait system - start using bait for rarer Pokémon
- Second module slot unlocks - add Ability Seeker for Hidden Abilities
- Treasure minigames become much easier with better rods
- Work towards Mythic Rod (Level 100) and Aether Rod (Level 125)
FOR TREASURE HUNTERS
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- Use higher-tier rods - Easier minigames + more rewards per chest
- Aether Rod is king - Can get up to 3 rewards per chest!
- Practice makes perfect - Learn the timing for your rod's speed
- Treasure chests are VERY rare (~1 in 2,500) - be patient!
- Check the full reward list above to see what you can win
FOR SHINY HUNTERS
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- Use bait to improve encounter rates (requires Super Rod+)
- Automation mode lets you fish while multitasking
- Better rods = faster encounters = more chances
- Dreamweaver Module (Sleep) or Stormwire Module (Paralysis) makes catching
much easier
FOR MODULE STRATEGISTS
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- All 3 current modules are available from level 0 - no waiting!
- Dreamweaver (Sleep) and Stormwire (Paralysis) have 50,000 uses
- Ability Seeker has only 10,000 uses - use strategically
- Upgrade your rod to activate more modules simultaneously
- Plan your upgrades - modules are permanent and use-limited
- Modules expire when uses reach 0 - stock up on replacements
- Old Rod has 1 slot now - you can use a module even at level 0!
FOR COMPLETIONISTS
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- Max fishing level is 150 - ultimate goal!
- Check the milestones list to see all level rewards
- Level 150 reward: Gold Fisherman Costume Bundle
- Collect all fishing rods and experience their differences
- Try all 3 module types to understand their effects
- Master the treasure minigame at all difficulty levels
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IMPORTANT CHANGES & CLARIFICATIONS
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WHAT WAS REMOVED
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✗ Battery Pack system - No more durability or recharging
✗ Rod repair requirements - Rods never break
✗ Usage counters - Unlimited uses per rod
✗ Rod variant system - Deprecated in favor of modules
WHAT STAYS THE SAME
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✓ Fishing skill leveling - Still earn XP from successful catches
✓ Level-based perks - Exp boost and encounter speed bonuses
✓ Map-based fishing spots - Same fishing locations
✓ Pokémon encounters - Still catch Pokémon while fishing
WHAT'S NEW
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✓ Fishing Modules - 3 powerful enhancement modules
✓ Module Capacity - Rod tiers determine how many modules can be active
✓ Treasure Chests - Rare minigame for extra rewards
✓ Automation Mode - Hands-free fishing for efficient grinding (Good Rod+)
✓ Improved UI - Comprehensive Fishing Skill Dialog
✓ Level cap increased to 150
RESTRICTIONS
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- Cannot fish during battles
- Cannot toggle automation during active fishing
- Cannot change bait while one is active (must deplete first)
- Cannot equip rods you don't own (must be in bag)
- Cannot equip rods below level requirement
- Cannot remove modules once applied
- Cannot apply modules during battle
- Module capacity limited by rod tier
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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RODS
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Q: Why can't I equip this rod?
A: Check your fishing level. Each rod has a minimum level requirement.
Q: I equipped a rod but it's not in my bag anymore?
A: Equipped items are removed from your bag. Unequip to return them to your
bag.
Q: Can I fish with no rod equipped?
A: No, you must have a fishing rod equipped to fish.
Q: Why does Good Rod support automation but not bait?
A: Rod features unlock at different tiers. Good Rod (Level 30) unlocks
automation, while bait requires Super Rod (Level 60).
BAIT
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Q: Why can't I use bait?
A: Bait requires Level 60+ and a Super Rod, Mythic Rod, or Aether Rod
equipped.
Q: Why did my automation turn off?
A: Automation works with Good Rod or higher. If you switch to Old Rod or
unequip, it auto-disables.
Q: Why is my bait inactive?
A: Bait only works with Super Rod+. Equip a compatible rod to reactivate it.
MODULES
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Q: Why can't I apply this module?
A: Check: (1) You're not in battle, (2) The module slot isn't already
occupied, (3) You own the module in your bag.
Q: I equipped 2 modules but only 1 is active?
A: Your rod's module capacity determines how many are ACTIVE. Good Rod only
supports 1 active module. Upgrade to Super Rod (2 slots) or higher to
activate more modules.
Q: Can I remove or swap modules?
A: No, modules are PERMANENT once applied. Choose carefully! Wait for them
to expire naturally before applying a replacement.
Q: My module expired - what now?
A: The module is removed and the slot becomes available. Apply a new module
to fill it.
Q: How do I know which modules are active?
A: Active modules appear at full brightness in the Modules panel. Inactive
modules (beyond rod capacity) appear dimmed.
Q: Do I need to level up to use modules?
A: No! All current modules have level 0 requirement. You can use them
immediately.
TREASURE CHESTS
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Q: How often do treasure chests appear?
A: Very rarely - approximately 1 in 2,500 fishing encounters (~0.04% chance).
Q: How do I make treasure chests easier?
A: Use higher-tier rods (slower bar, larger success zone) and level up your
fishing skill for bonus reaction time.
Q: Can I get multiple rewards from one chest?
A: Yes! Super Rod+ has a chance for multiple rewards. Aether Rod can give
up to 3 rewards from a single chest.
AUTOMATION
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Q: Why is automation disabled?
A: Automation requires Level 30+ and a compatible rod (Good Rod or higher).
Q: Why does automation take so long?
A: Automation multiplies wait time by 3x to balance the convenience.
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Enjoy the NEW fishing experience!
For questions or feedback, contact the game support team. Happy fishing!
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FISHING SYSTEM UPDATE - PLAYER GUIDE
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Welcome to the NEW Fishing Experience! We've completely overhauled the fishing
system with exciting new features, equipment, rewards, and gameplay
improvements. Here's everything you need to know:
================================================================================
WHAT'S NEW - MAJOR CHANGES
================================================================================
1. ROD DURABILITY SYSTEM REMOVED ✓
- NO MORE battery packs needed! Your fishing rods now have unlimited uses
- NO MORE durability/usage counters - fish as much as you want!
- Simplified system - just equip your rod and start fishing
2. NEW EQUIPMENT SYSTEM
- Multiple Fishing Rods - Collect and equip different rods with unique
abilities
- Fishing Bait System - Apply bait to improve your catch rates
(unlocks at level 60)
- Fishing Modules System - Enhance your rod with powerful consumable modules
- Equipment Management - Dedicated UI to manage your fishing gear
3. TREASURE CHEST MINIGAME
- NEW gameplay mode - Sometimes you'll catch a treasure chest instead of
a Pokémon!
- Timing-based challenge - Test your reflexes to unlock rewards
- Valuable prizes - Earn rare items and cash rewards
4. AUTOMATION MODE
- Auto-cast feature - Available with Good Rod and higher
- Perfect for grinding - Automatically hooks for you
- Quality of life - Less clicking!
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FISHING RODS GUIDE
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ROD COMPARISON TABLE
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Rod Type | Level | Speed | Bait | Auto | Modules | Treasure Difficulty
------------- | ----- | ------ | ---- | ---- | ------- | -------------------
Old Rod | 0 | Base | No | No | 1 | Very Hard (4%)
Good Rod | 30 | +10% | No | Yes | 1 | Hard (7%)
Super Rod | 60 | +20% | Yes | Yes | 2 | Medium (9%)
Mythic Rod | 100 | +30% | Yes | Yes | 2 | Easier (12%)
Aether Rod | 125 | +40% | Yes | Yes | 3 | Forgiving (15%)
ROD BENEFITS
------------
- Encounter Speed Bonus: Fish appear faster (less waiting time)
- Reaction Time Bonus: Better rods give you more time to click during fishing
(50% of encounter speed bonus)
- Module Slots: Higher-tier rods support more fishing modules
- Better Treasure Rewards: Higher-tier rods can earn multiple rewards from
treasure chests:
* Old/Good Rod: Always 1 reward
* Super/Mythic Rod: 1-2 rewards (50% for 2nd)
* Aether Rod: 1-3 rewards (50% for 2nd, 33% for 3rd)
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HOW TO EQUIP FISHING RODS
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METHOD 1: VIA FISHING SKILL DIALOG (Recommended)
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1. Click the "Fishing" button in your main UI
2. In the Equipment section, click "Equip Rod"
3. Select your desired rod from the dropdown menu
4. View the rod's description and benefits
5. Click "Select" to equip
METHOD 2: VIA BAG
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1. Open your Bag
2. Find a fishing rod in your items
3. Click "Use" on the rod
4. The rod will automatically equip (if you meet level requirements)
UNEQUIPPING RODS
----------------
- Open Fishing Skill Dialog → Equipment section
- Click "Unequip Rod" button
- Rod returns to your bag
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FISHING BAIT SYSTEM
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UNLOCKING BAIT
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- Unlocks at Fishing Level 60 (when you can use Super Rod)
- Only works with Super Rod, Mythic Rod, or Aether Rod
- Old Rod and Good Rod CANNOT use bait
HOW BAIT WORKS
--------------
- Increases rarity of Pokémon you encounter
- Limited uses - Each bait has a certain number of uses before depleting
- Automatically consumed after each successful catch
- Check remaining uses in the Fishing Skill Dialog
APPLYING BAIT
-------------
1. Open Fishing Skill Dialog
2. Ensure you have a compatible rod equipped (Super Rod or higher)
3. Click "Manage Bait" button
4. Select bait from your bag
5. View uses remaining
BAIT BEHAVIOR
-------------
- Inactive without compatible rod - If you unequip or switch to Old/Good Rod,
bait becomes inactive (but not consumed)
- Reactivates automatically - Switch back to a compatible rod to reactivate
- Cannot change bait mid-use - Must fully deplete current bait before
applying new one
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FISHING MODULES SYSTEM
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WHAT ARE FISHING MODULES?
--------------------------
Fishing modules are powerful consumable enhancements you can apply to your
fishing rod. Once applied, they provide benefits for a limited number of uses
before expiring.
IMPORTANT: Modules are PERMANENT once applied - they cannot be removed!
AVAILABLE MODULES
-----------------
There are currently 3 fishing modules available:
1. DREAMWEAVER MODULE
- Type: STATUS_EFFECT
- Effect: Wild Pokémon start battles Asleep
- Uses: 50,000 uses before expiry
- Level Required: 0 (available from start)
- Makes catching Pokémon much easier!
2. STORMWIRE MODULE
- Type: STATUS_EFFECT
- Effect: Wild Pokémon start battles Paralyzed
- Uses: 50,000 uses before expiry
- Level Required: 0 (available from start)
- Prevents Pokémon from fleeing and reduces their speed!
3. ABILITY SEEKER MODULE
- Type: SPECIAL
- Effect: Hidden Ability Encounter Boost
- Uses: 10,000 uses before expiry
- Level Required: 0 (available from start)
- Increases chance of encountering Pokémon with Hidden Abilities!
MODULE CAPACITY BY ROD
-----------------------
- Old Rod: 1 module slot
- Good Rod: 1 module slot
- Super Rod: 2 module slots
- Mythic Rod: 2 module slots
- Aether Rod: 3 module slots
You can equip multiple modules, but only the first N modules are ACTIVE
based on your rod's capacity. Inactive modules remain equipped but don't
provide benefits until you upgrade to a rod with more capacity.
HOW TO APPLY MODULES
---------------------
METHOD 1: Via Fishing Skill Dialog
1. Open Fishing Skill Dialog
2. In the Modules section, click the "+" button
3. Select a module from the dropdown
4. Click "Apply" to permanently equip it
5. WARNING: This consumes the module item from your bag!
METHOD 2: Via Bag (Quick Apply)
1. Open your Bag
2. Find a fishing module in your items
3. Click "Use" on the module
4. Module is automatically applied (if you meet requirements)
MODULE RULES & RESTRICTIONS
----------------------------
✓ Modules are PERMANENT - cannot be unequipped or removed
✓ Modules have LIMITED USES - they expire after reaching 0 uses
✓ Modules beyond rod capacity become INACTIVE (not deleted)
✓ Upgrading your rod will activate previously inactive modules
✓ Cannot apply modules during battle
✓ All current modules have level 0 requirement (available from start)
MODULE EXPIRATION
------------------
When a module runs out of uses:
- You'll receive a notification
- The module is removed from your rod
- The module slot becomes available for a new module
FINDING MODULES
---------------
Fishing modules can be obtained from:
- Special shops and vendors
- Event rewards
- Treasure chest rewards
- Quest completions
- Trading with other players
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AUTOMATION MODE
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WHAT IS AUTOMATION MODE?
-------------------------
Automation Mode automatically handles the fishing reaction test for you,
letting you fish hands-free!
REQUIREMENTS
------------
- Level 30+ (Good Rod unlocked)
- Compatible Rod:
✓ Good Rod
✓ Super Rod
✓ Mythic Rod
✓ Aether Rod
✗ Old Rod (not supported)
HOW TO ENABLE
-------------
1. Open Fishing Skill Dialog
2. Equip a compatible rod (Good Rod or higher)
3. Check the "Automation Mode" checkbox at the bottom
4. Start fishing - the reaction test will be handled automatically!
IMPORTANT NOTES
---------------
- 3x longer wait time - To balance automation, fish take 3x longer to appear
- Still rewarding - You still get the same catches and rewards
- Auto-disables - Automatically turns off if you switch to an incompatible rod
- Cannot toggle during active fishing - Must wait for current fish attempt
to complete
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TREASURE CHEST MINIGAME
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WHAT IS IT?
-----------
Sometimes when fishing, you'll hook a treasure chest instead of a Pokémon!
This triggers a timing-based minigame where you must stop a moving indicator
on a target to unlock the chest.
TRIGGER CHANCE
--------------
- ~0.04% chance to trigger (approximately 1 in 2,500 encounters)
- Very rare but valuable when it appears!
- Future updates may add modifiers based on bait, rods, modules, or events
HOW TO PLAY
-----------
1. Watch the bar - A white indicator moves across the screen
2. Target zone - A green zone marks the success area
3. Click/Tap to stop - Stop the indicator inside the green zone to win!
4. Timing is key - The closer to center, the better (but anywhere in green
counts)
DIFFICULTY SCALING
------------------
Your rod and fishing level affect minigame difficulty:
Rod Type | Bar Speed | Success Zone Size
------------- | ------------------- | -----------------
Old Rod | 3.5 sec (very fast) | 4% (tiny)
Good Rod | 5.0 sec (fast) | 7% (small)
Super Rod | 6.5 sec (medium) | 9% (medium)
Mythic Rod | 8.0 sec (slow) | 12% (large)
Aether Rod | 9.5 sec (very slow) | 15% (generous)
Fishing Level Bonus:
- Reaction Time: +30ms per 10 levels (capped at +300ms)
- Success Zone: +0.15% per 10 levels (capped at +1.5%)
TREASURE CHEST REWARDS
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Win the minigame to receive random treasure rewards from four tiers:
LOW TIER REWARDS (Most Common):
- IV Randomizer (1x)
- Pearl (3x)
- Unallocated EV Reset (1x)
- Basic Bait (1x)
- Heart Scale (3x)
- Lure (1x)
MID TIER REWARDS (Uncommon):
- Enhanced Bait (1x)
- Abyssal Pearl (3x)
- Full EV Reset (1x)
- One Time Air Balloon (3x)
- One Time Focus Sash (3x)
- Unallocated EV Reset (3x)
- IV Randomizer (2x)
- Icicle Plate (2x)
- Big Pearl (1x)
- Big Nugget (1x)
- Star Piece (1x)
- Splash Plate (2x)
- PP UP (1x)
- Cash: $5,000
HIGH TIER REWARDS (Rare):
- Comet Shard (1x)
- Pearl String (1x)
- Full EV Reset (3x)
- IV Randomizer (3x)
- PP Max (1x)
- Ability Capsule (1x)
- Abyssal Pearl (5x)
- Cash: $10,000
LEGENDARY TIER REWARDS (Very Rare):
- Mythic Bait (1x)
- Cash: $25,000
- Ability Patch (1x)
- Dratini Scale (1x)
Multiple Rewards:
Better rods can earn multiple rewards from a single chest:
- Old/Good Rod: Always 1 reward
- Super/Mythic Rod: 50% chance for a 2nd reward
- Aether Rod: 50% chance for 2nd, 33% chance for 3rd reward!
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FISHING SKILL DIALOG - UI OVERVIEW
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OPENING THE DIALOG
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- Click the Fishing button in your main UI
- View all fishing information in one place
DIALOG SECTIONS
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1. LEVEL & EXPERIENCE
- Current fishing level (max level 150)
- XP progress bar with numbers
- Track your progress to the next level
2. PERKS DISPLAY
Two stat boxes showing your bonuses:
- Exp Boost: Increased XP gain from fishing (up to +45% at level 150)
- Encounter Speed: How much faster fish appear (up to +73% at level 150)
3. MILESTONE PREVIEW
- See your next 3 upcoming milestones
- Each shows:
* Level required
* Reward name
* Levels remaining
- Primary milestone highlighted with star icon
- Click "View All Milestones" to see complete lis
4. EQUIPMENT SECTION
Three panels showing your gear:
Bait Panel:
- Shows currently active bait (if any)
- Displays uses remaining
- "No Bait Active" if none equipped
- "Unlocks at Level 60" reminder for low-level players
Rod Panel:
- Shows currently equipped rod
- Rod name and icon
- "Equipped" status
- Unequip button to remove rod
Modules Panel:
- Shows all equipped modules
- Visual slots with type-specific colors
- Active modules shown at full brightness
- Inactive modules (beyond rod capacity) shown dimmed
- Empty slots shown with "+" button to add modules
- Displays uses remaining for each module
Bottom - Automation:
- Checkbox to enable/disable automation mode
- Disabled if no compatible rod equipped
5. ACTION BUTTONS
- Manage Bait (left): Apply or view active bait
- Equip Rod (right): Change fishing rod
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FISHING LEVEL MILESTONES
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Reach these fishing levels to earn special rewards:
Level 5: Pearl (2x)
Level 10: Heart Scale (3x)
Level 15: Star Piece (1x)
Level 20: Prism Scale (1x)
Level 25: Fisherman Chest (1x)
Level 30: Mystic Water (1x) + Good Rod (1x)
Level 35: Big Pearl (3x)
Level 40: Dratini Chest (1x)
Level 45: Magikarp Surfboard Chest (1x)
Level 60: Abyssal Pearl (15x)
Level 65: Enhanced Bait (3x)
Level 70: IV Randomizer (5x)
Level 75: Magikarp Overhead (Shiny) (1x)
Level 80: Ability Patch (1x)
Level 85: Mythic Bait (1x)
Level 90: Dratini Overhead (1x)
Level 110: Mantine Surf Mount Chest (1x)
Level 125: Mega-Gyarados Surf Mount Chest (1x)
Level 150: Gold Fisherman Costume Bundle (1x)
| 5 | Pearl & Rare Rarity | |
| 10 | Heart Scale & Very Rare Rarity | |
| 15 | Star Piece | |
| 20 | Prism Scale & Ultra Rare Rarity | |
| 25 | Fisherman's Chest | |
| 30 | Mystic Water & Good Rod | |
| 35 | Big Pearl | |
| 40 | Dratini Chest | |
| 45 | Magikarp Surfboard Chest | |
| 50 | Gyaradossite Quest | |
| 60 | Abyssal Pearl (15) | |
| 65 | Enhanced Bait (3) & Phione Quest | |
| 70 | IV Randomizer (5) | |
| 75 | Magikarp Overhead (Shiny) | |
| 80 | Ability Patch & Manaphy Roaming | |
| 85 | Mythic Bait | |
| 90 | Dratini Overhead | |
| 110 | Mega Gyarados Mount | |
| 120 | Sanctum Tickets available in Fish Guru house | Leads to Kyogre |
| 125 | Aether Rod (ability to wield it) | |
| 150 | Gold Fisherman Costume |
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TIPS & STRATEGIES
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FOR BEGINNERS (Level 0-30)
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- Start with the Old Rod (free default rod)
- Focus on leveling up fishing to unlock better rods
- Don't worry about bait or modules yet
- Save up for Good Rod at Level 30
FOR MID-LEVEL PLAYERS (Level 30-60)
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- Upgrade to Good Rod for 10% faster encounters
- Good Rod unlocks automation mode! Enable it for hands-free fishing
- Your first module slot is available - consider Dreamweaver or Stormwire
for easier Pokémon battles
- Keep leveling to unlock Super Rod at 60
- This is where the system really opens up!
FOR ADVANCED PLAYERS (Level 60+)
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- Super Rod unlocks bait system - start using bait for rarer Pokémon
- Second module slot unlocks - add Ability Seeker for Hidden Abilities
- Treasure minigames become much easier with better rods
- Work towards Mythic Rod (Level 100) and Aether Rod (Level 125)
FOR TREASURE HUNTERS
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- Use higher-tier rods - Easier minigames + more rewards per chest
- Aether Rod is king - Can get up to 3 rewards per chest!
- Practice makes perfect - Learn the timing for your rod's speed
- Treasure chests are VERY rare (~1 in 2,500) - be patient!
- Check the full reward list above to see what you can win
FOR SHINY HUNTERS
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- Use bait to improve encounter rates (requires Super Rod+)
- Automation mode lets you fish while multitasking
- Better rods = faster encounters = more chances
- Dreamweaver Module (Sleep) or Stormwire Module (Paralysis) makes catching
much easier
FOR MODULE STRATEGISTS
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- All 3 current modules are available from level 0 - no waiting!
- Dreamweaver (Sleep) and Stormwire (Paralysis) have 50,000 uses
- Ability Seeker has only 10,000 uses - use strategically
- Upgrade your rod to activate more modules simultaneously
- Plan your upgrades - modules are permanent and use-limited
- Modules expire when uses reach 0 - stock up on replacements
- Old Rod has 1 slot now - you can use a module even at level 0!
FOR COMPLETIONISTS
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- Max fishing level is 150 - ultimate goal!
- Check the milestones list to see all level rewards
- Level 150 reward: Gold Fisherman Costume Bundle
- Collect all fishing rods and experience their differences
- Try all 3 module types to understand their effects
- Master the treasure minigame at all difficulty levels
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IMPORTANT CHANGES & CLARIFICATIONS
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WHAT WAS REMOVED
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✗ Battery Pack system - No more durability or recharging
✗ Rod repair requirements - Rods never break
✗ Usage counters - Unlimited uses per rod
✗ Rod variant system - Deprecated in favor of modules
WHAT STAYS THE SAME
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✓ Fishing skill leveling - Still earn XP from successful catches
✓ Level-based perks - Exp boost and encounter speed bonuses
✓ Map-based fishing spots - Same fishing locations
✓ Pokémon encounters - Still catch Pokémon while fishing
WHAT'S NEW
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✓ Fishing Modules - 3 powerful enhancement modules
✓ Module Capacity - Rod tiers determine how many modules can be active
✓ Treasure Chests - Rare minigame for extra rewards
✓ Automation Mode - Hands-free fishing for efficient grinding (Good Rod+)
✓ Improved UI - Comprehensive Fishing Skill Dialog
✓ Level cap increased to 150
RESTRICTIONS
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- Cannot fish during battles
- Cannot toggle automation during active fishing
- Cannot change bait while one is active (must deplete first)
- Cannot equip rods you don't own (must be in bag)
- Cannot equip rods below level requirement
- Cannot remove modules once applied
- Cannot apply modules during battle
- Module capacity limited by rod tier
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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RODS
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Q: Why can't I equip this rod?
A: Check your fishing level. Each rod has a minimum level requirement.
Q: I equipped a rod but it's not in my bag anymore?
A: Equipped items are removed from your bag. Unequip to return them to your
bag.
Q: Can I fish with no rod equipped?
A: No, you must have a fishing rod equipped to fish.
Q: Why does Good Rod support automation but not bait?
A: Rod features unlock at different tiers. Good Rod (Level 30) unlocks
automation, while bait requires Super Rod (Level 60).
BAIT
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Q: Why can't I use bait?
A: Bait requires Level 60+ and a Super Rod, Mythic Rod, or Aether Rod
equipped.
Q: Why did my automation turn off?
A: Automation works with Good Rod or higher. If you switch to Old Rod or
unequip, it auto-disables.
Q: Why is my bait inactive?
A: Bait only works with Super Rod+. Equip a compatible rod to reactivate it.
MODULES
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Q: Why can't I apply this module?
A: Check: (1) You're not in battle, (2) The module slot isn't already
occupied, (3) You own the module in your bag.
Q: I equipped 2 modules but only 1 is active?
A: Your rod's module capacity determines how many are ACTIVE. Good Rod only
supports 1 active module. Upgrade to Super Rod (2 slots) or higher to
activate more modules.
Q: Can I remove or swap modules?
A: No, modules are PERMANENT once applied. Choose carefully! Wait for them
to expire naturally before applying a replacement.
Q: My module expired - what now?
A: The module is removed and the slot becomes available. Apply a new module
to fill it.
Q: How do I know which modules are active?
A: Active modules appear at full brightness in the Modules panel. Inactive
modules (beyond rod capacity) appear dimmed.
Q: Do I need to level up to use modules?
A: No! All current modules have level 0 requirement. You can use them
immediately.
TREASURE CHESTS
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Q: How often do treasure chests appear?
A: Very rarely - approximately 1 in 2,500 fishing encounters (~0.04% chance).
Q: How do I make treasure chests easier?
A: Use higher-tier rods (slower bar, larger success zone) and level up your
fishing skill for bonus reaction time.
Q: Can I get multiple rewards from one chest?
A: Yes! Super Rod+ has a chance for multiple rewards. Aether Rod can give
up to 3 rewards from a single chest.
AUTOMATION
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Q: Why is automation disabled?
A: Automation requires Level 30+ and a compatible rod (Good Rod or higher).
Q: Why does automation take so long?
A: Automation multiplies wait time by 3x to balance the convenience.
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Enjoy the NEW fishing experience!
For questions or feedback, contact the game support team. Happy fishing!
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