Ashes of Creation Fishing Guide | How to Fish, Sport Fishing, and More
Fishing in Ashes of Creation finally feels alive now that early access is out. You can cast off, reel in, and even sail out with friends to chase rare deep-sea catches for big payouts.
How to Start Fishing
Fishing is one of the gathering professions, and it begins with learning the fishing skill from your artisan tree. Open your skill book, find the Fishing section, and add the fishing ability to your hotbar. You can start with basic AFK fishing from lakes or rivers using a rod, or go for the new Sport Fishing feature for more active gameplay and rewards.
Sport Fishing Explained
Sport Fishing is now one of the main attractions. It’s a full mini-game built around timing and reaction. You’ll need to find a fishing node in the water, which shows up by watching for birds circling above. Once you spot one, it’s time to prepare your boat and chum the water.
Only one player needs to use a bucket of chum to activate a fishing node, and it lasts about an hour. When it’s active, everyone nearby can fish together. Equip your rod, click the Sport Fishing skill, and cast your line. The mini-game starts when a fish bites, and you’ll need to match the fish’s moves with your on-screen prompts to wear it out before it escapes.
Boats and Deep Sea Fishing
You’ll use small rowboats for freshwater fishing and the Corsair ship for ocean fishing. Rowboats are simple to craft with 50 unprocessed wood. The Corsair adds radar, harpoons, and storage crates for your haul. Saltwater fishing nodes are out at sea and marked by birds just like on land, but they come with PvP danger since open waters are lawless zones. Bigger fish mean better money, but riskier trips.
Catching and Selling Fish
Each fish comes in small, medium, or large sizes, with the biggest called Titanic. When you catch one, it appears on your back until you store it. You can load fish onto a mule or into your ship’s storage crates to haul them back to a harbor. Sell your catch at the Sport Fishing Vendor or store them for trophies on your Freehold later. Freshwater catches are safer but pay less, while saltwater species bring the highest profit.
Fishing Progression and Gear
You’ll find different species like Catfish, Pike, Gar, and Walleye in fresh waters, while Tuna, Marlin, and Sailfish roam the seas. Lures can be crafted or bought from Sport Fishing Vendors, with higher-tier ones improving your odds of catching rare or Titanic fish. As you rank up, you’ll unlock new rods, ships, and more efficient ways to gather and sell your fish.
Final Blurb
Fishing in Ashes of Creation mixes chill moments with a touch of danger. It’s simple to learn, fun to master, and profitable if you stick with it. Whether you’re tossing chum in a lake or pulling a Marlin from the open sea, it’s one of the most rewarding artisan paths in the game.
FAQ
How do I unlock Sport Fishing?
You automatically unlock it under your Fishing skills once you reach the early Artisan stage. Just slot it to your hotbar.
Can I fish without a boat?
Only the AFK style works from land. For Sport Fishing, you’ll need a rowboat or Corsair.
What happens if someone attacks me at sea?
The open ocean is lawless PvP territory. You can lose your ship, crates, and fish if defeated.
How long do chum nodes last?
Each chummed node lasts about an hour before it resets.
Can I decorate with fish?
Yes, Titanic fish can be turned into display trophies for your Freehold.
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