Fishing in Neverness to Everness (NTE) isn’t just a relaxing day by the water; it’s a full-fledged currency and leveling-up grind. There are three reasons why you shouldn’t miss out.
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Direct gems for the Handbook. Catch a new species and get a coin. It’s all very straightforward. The Handbook itself will always tell you where exactly the desired fish can be found.
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Anolyte and Fons. For a certain number of tails—say, 50 or 64—the game rewards you with an Anolyte. Plus, it’s a legal way to burn through your city’s energy more efficiently. Who doesn’t love double the rewards?
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Mastery levels. The more challenging the catch, the faster your rank increases. Epic and legendary fish are a true express ticket to the top. A common roach won’t give you the same boost.
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Best Fishing Rods for Catching Legendary Fish in NTE
The green rod (basic) is for beginners and small fish. Its line can easily break on a big fish. Blue (level 4)—that’s a good option. With it, you do not have to twitch every time, afraid of breaking. Authoritative advice: get the blue one right away; it turns hunting for legendaries from torture into pleasure.
Bait is no less important. Shrimp, for example, significantly increase your chances of catching mahi-mahi. How can you tell a rare fish from an epic? Look at the stamina stat: 6 is rare, 9 is epic, 12 is legendary. The higher the stat, the more you will have to work hard.
Fishing Technique Secrets: How to Maintain the Green Zone
The main rule of fishing is to keep the slider in the green zone. It seems easy, but in practice, when the fish twitches, it’s quite a challenge. By the way, the process feels much more responsive on a gamepad—the keyboard is noticeably inferior. I have tested it myself.
Those who want to fish effectively, find unique specimens, and regularly receive rewards should take care of good gear in advance. And do not forget the guide—it really helps.
Where to Buy Bait in NTE: Step-by-Step Instructions?
The most direct route is to the fishing shop. Launch the “Fishing” minigame, click the shop icon at the bottom of the screen—a menu will appear on the left. From there, select any unlocked bait. Alternatively, click the worm icon, then the desired bait you do not yet have. A “Buy” button will appear—it takes you there too. Pretty convenient, in short.
All Types of Bait in NTE: Levels and Cost in Coins
The entire table below shows what is actually available for purchase. Please note: the cost is in Scale Coins everywhere except the very first position.
Universal bait – no bonus to a specific fish. Costs 100 Fons or 5 Scale Coins, available immediately. The levels are further down.
Level 3 — 12 coins each:
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Grain Mix (Blackstripe Piranha, Live Jasper, Underwater Rainbow, Payara, Redcap Oranda)
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Fruit Bait (Greenspot Piranha, Redbelly Piranha, Tench, Redcap, Black Knife)
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Shrimp (Pufferfish, Pink Pufferfish, Salmon, Bluestripe Grouper, Bluefin Tuna)
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Spicy (Striped Lionfish, Red Lionfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Purplestripe Grouper, Mahi-Mahi)
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Worm (Sunfish, Red Sunfish, Flounder, Red Sea Bream, Blazing Mahi-Mahi)
Level 5 — 25 coins each:
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Burgundy (Neon Tetra, Veil Carp, Ryukin, Danio, Red Betta)
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Sweet Wheat (Goldfish, Silver Arowana, Golden Mbuna, Red Betta, Rainbow Guppy)
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Clam (Bluestripe Angelfish, Greenstripe Angelfish, Blueface Angelfish, Morning Shimmer, Red Star Dragon)
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Striped (Butterflyfish, Blue Butterflyfish, Greenface Angelfish, Redtooth Triggerfish, Mackerel)
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Fragrant (Emperor Angelfish, Knight Angelfish, Blue Tang, Ghostfish, Golden Mackerel)
Level 7 — 80 coins each:
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Eight-Treasure (Giant Snakehead, Koi)
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Secret Mix (Golden Cobra Snakehead, Star Sapphire Cichlid)
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Algae (Yellow Zebrasoma, Red Zebrasoma, Pink Saddleback Angelfish)
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Bone (Red Zebrasoma, Majestic Angelfish, Pink Saddleback Angelfish)
Level 9 — from 150 coins:
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Aromatic Mixture (Electric Eel, Golden Dragonfish)
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Golden Marrow (Purple Kingfish, Cyan Kingfish)
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Agar (Flame Angelfish, Barien Tang)
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Jade (Poisonous Lionfish, Brocade Bass)
Fishing Rod Rating in NTE: Line Durability and Price
The shop also sells upgraded fishing rods. The main stat is line durability. The higher the number, the less likely the fish will break the line and swim away.
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Fishing Rod II — durability 18. Costs 1,200 Shell Coins, unlocks at level 4.
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Fishing Rod III — 28 durability. Costs 9,000 coins, requires level 6.
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Fishing Rod IV — 40 durability. Pricey: 42,500 coins, available from level 8.
Tips for Finding Fishing Spots and Legendary Trophies
Study the map. All spots are marked, and clicking on any will show you what fish are found there. Keep an eye on the time of day: some species’ activity changes depending on day or night. Legendary trophies are also important. They drop rarely, like in Stardew Valley, but provide a powerful boost to experience and resources. Patience pays off.
Read more: How to Steal – Full Guide to Theft, Stealth, and Millions of Funds.
