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Fishing and bait

Potion Fish

Potion fish supply ingredients for useful consumables. Target the fish named by a recipe to give each fishing trip a purpose.

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WHERE & HOW TO FARM

Where to farm

The biome water where the fish in your chosen potion recipe is caught.

Start with the potion you intend to make: identify its fish ingredient, biome and any applicable conditions. Fish at that location with a pole and bait, then combine the catch with the other recipe ingredients at the required alchemy station. Requirements differ by fish, so check the particular target before traveling instead of assuming a universal time or weather rule. Bring the finished potion to the activity it supports. Stop once you have enough fish for the intended batch and gather the remaining ingredients.

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GET STARTED

How to farm

Before you go

  • A fishing pole and bait.
  • Access to the fish’s specified biome and liquid.
  • The other recipe ingredients and required alchemy station.
  1. Choose a potion and inspect its recipe for the exact fish ingredient.
  2. Identify the fish’s biome and any stated time, weather or other condition.
  3. Travel to a suitable pool and prepare bait for the session.
  4. Cast and reel when the bobber signals, checking catches against your target.
  5. Continue under the correct conditions until you have enough fish.
  6. Return to base and gather the remaining potion ingredients.
  7. Craft the potion at the appropriate alchemy station and store it for use.

Farming tips

  • Set a target quantity before fishing so you do not spend bait on excess ingredients.
  • If the target fish is not appearing, recheck the location and conditions before changing routes.

Repeat, collect and use

Repeat when you need more of the potion ingredient. Availability depends on the particular fish and its conditions; no catch count is guaranteed.

Common mistakes

  • Fishing without checking the recipe; confirm the fish and biome first.
  • Assuming all potion fish share conditions; check the chosen fish’s requirements.
  • Leaving without bait or inventory room; prepare before traveling.

When to stop or switch

Stop when you have enough fish for the planned potion batch, then gather the remaining ingredients.

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REWARD DETAILS & CONDITIONS

Sources & rewards

Farming route

Potion Fish

The biome water where the fish in your chosen potion recipe is caught.

  • A fishing pole and bait.
  • Access to the fish’s specified biome and liquid.
  • The other recipe ingredients and required alchemy station.
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