Before 2025 wraps up, Fisch has dropped an exciting final update, unveiling a closely-guarded secret: the Astraeus Rod. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to complete the quest and snag the coveted Astraeus Serenade Rod in Fisch.
How to Obtain Astraeus Serenade Rod in Fisch
To get your hands on the Astraeus Serenade Rod, you’ll need to tackle a series of challenging tasks. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
1. Get Dusky Thread
Your first quest involves crafting the Dusky Thread. You can acquire it by trading three specific items to Merlin:
- Celestial Radiant Crystal
- Serene Radiant Crystal
- Breezed Radiant Crystal
All three of these crystals can be found in the Mineshaft, an area introduced after the Merlin Rework. To access the Mineshaft, leap into the sea behind Merlin’s house, but remember that you’ll need Merlin’s Veil to enter.
2. Place the Required Materials
Once you’ve secured the Dusky Thread, head over to Cursed Isle. Outside the Great Dreamers Rod cabin, you’ll encounter the Shadow NPC. You’ll need to place Resin, Driftwood, and Molten Ripple in that specific order:
- Resin: Found at Mushgrove Swamp
- Driftwood: Best sourced from Sunstone Crate Cave at coordinates -1145, 135, -1075
- Molten Ripple: Obtainable by fishing at Roslit Volcano, located at -1945, 275, 230
To find the NPC, wait for a Foggy Night, as it only spawns towards the end of the night cycle. After completing this task, you’ll receive the Astronomical Fretboard in Fisch.
3. Talk to the White Ghost
On a natural windy night, head to the peak of the Northern Expedition mountain, which is opposite the Wind Elemental Rod monk location. Use Fisch GPS with the coordinates 20094, 1227, 5395. Make sure conditions are right; using a totem won’t help here. Hold a Heavenly Flying Fish to summon the spirit and offer it a Blessed Moonwood to receive the Twilight Pegs in Fisch.
4. Talk to Astraeus
Now, make your way to the Underground Music Venue. Activate the Starfall Totem and interact with the Guitar, Drum, and Mic in any order. This teleportation event will take you to Astraeus’s realm. Present all the collected items to Astraeus to claim your Astraeus Serenade Rod. Here’s a complete list of what you need to hand over:
- Dusky Thread
- Twilight Pegs
- Astronomical Fretboard
- Lunar Scrap
- Nova Resin
- 1 Breezed Bloop Fish
- 1 Celestial Colossal Ethereal Dragon
- 2 Serene Strings
- 50,000,000C$ (about €10,500)
Fisch Astraeus Serenade Rod Stats and Abilities
The Astraeus Serenade Rod is a mix of strengths and weaknesses. While it offers high luck—400% to be exact—it lacks in lure speed, which can make fishing feel a bit sluggish. However, when you pair it with the right Fisch enchants, it still performs well during regular fishing.
- Lure Speed: 0%
- Luck: 400%
- Control: 0.2
- Resilience: 20%
- Max Kg: infkg
The rod’s passive ability can be quite a game changer. Every 2.5 seconds, you have a 10% chance to advance the progress bar by 25%. There’s also a 10% chance to freeze the bar and instantly fill it to 100%. While these features sound good in theory, the overall performance still feels a bit uneven, making it more of a fun option rather than a serious upgrade for steady progress.
Best Enchantments for Fisch Astraeus Serenade Rod
To make the Astraeus Serenade Rod more effective, focusing on improving its Control and Resilience stats is key. I recommend trying out the following enchantments:
- Resilient: +35% Resilience and +10% size boost
- Controlled: +0.15 Control
- Herculean: +25,000 Max Kg, +0.2 Control, and +10% Progress Speed
- Quantum: +25% Resilience with a 25% chance for Subspace (6x)
That’s how you can get your hands on the Astraeus Serenade Rod in Fisch. What enchantments are you planning to use on your new rod? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
How do you craft Dusky Thread in Fisch?
Dusky Thread is crafted by submitting the Celestial, Serene, and Breezed Radiant Crystals to Merlin, which you can find in the Mineshaft using Merlin’s Veil.
Does the Shadow NPC always spawn on Cursed Isle?
The Shadow NPC does not appear consistently; it only shows up during a Foggy Night at the very end of the night cycle, so timing plays a crucial role.
Can you use totems to trigger the White Ghost event?
No, the White Ghost only appears on a natural windy night, and totems will not activate this event.