Ocean Fishing

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Ocean Fishing is exclusive to fishers which allow them to set sail together on the Endeavor in search of adventure on the high seas. It requires a party of 1 to 24 players and has the time limit of 60 minutes. It was introduced in patch 5.2 of Shadowbringers expansion.

Requirements

Participating in Ocean Fishing

Every two hours (Earth time), players have a fifteen-minute window to register by speaking with Dryskthota on the Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:3.0 Y:12.7). If you wish to enter as a party, the party leader must be the one to speak with the NPC.

  • Players will be matched together to form a full party when participating solo or with a party of fewer than eight members.
  • The ship will depart even if there are fewer than 24 crew members.

When ocean fishing is available, the NPC will be marked with an "!" icon on the map.

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Availability and Routes

Depending on the time slot, the route taken and time of arrival at the destination may vary. For more information, speak with Dryskthota on the Limsa Lominsa lower decks (X:3.0 Y:12.7) and select "View Sailing Schedule." You can also set an alarm for the time of departure via subcommands.

When embarking on a voyage, players may select either the "Indigo Route" or the "Ruby Route" (added in patch 6.4). Players must complete the main scenario quest Main Scenario QuestStormblood to unlock the Ruby Route. The Indigo Route is located on waters off the western shores of Eorzea, while the Ruby Route is located in the Far East.

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Fishing on the Endeavor

The Endeavor sails to fishing locations off the coast of various locations, such as Costa del Sol and Horizon, which can be seen in the background. Each Ocean Fishing trip contains three fishing locations. Players will have seven minutes to reel in fish at each location, with various rewards on offer. Note that players are unable to cast their fishing rods during the last 30 seconds at each location.

Bait

While Versatile Lures can be used, there are other types of baits created especially for the Endeavor. To purchase these baits, speak with the Merchant & Mender on the Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:3.2 Y:12.8) or onboard the Endeavor (X:6.1 Y:6.1). Each route has a preferred bait used to catch the Spectral Fish that can spawn a Spectral Current.

Location Preferred Bait
Bloodbrine Sea Krill icon1.png  Krill
The Ciedalaes Ragworm icon1.png  Ragworm
Galadion Bay Plump worm icon1.png  Plump Worm
Rhotano Sea Plump worm icon1.png  Plump Worm
Rothlyt Sound Plump worm icon1.png  Plump Worm
Southern Merlthor Krill icon1.png  Krill
Northern Merlthor Ragworm icon1.png  Ragworm
Sirensong Sea Plump worm icon1.png  Plump Worm
Kugane Coast Ragworm icon1.png  Ragworm
Ruby Sea Krill icon1.png  Krill
One River Krill icon1.png  Krill

Other types of lure may also be used.

Points

Rewards are given according to the points earned during ocean fishing.

  • Releasing or discarding fish will not reduce your point total.

Records

Information on points earned, the three most recently caught fish, and time remaining can be viewed during the fishing trip.

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You may also view a list of fish that you have caught in Score Overview.

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Bonuses

Bonuses are awarded upon fulfilling certain conditions, either individually or as a group, which affect the rewards given upon completion.

Spectral Currents

Spectral currents will appear under certain conditions and allow a greater number of fish to be caught for a limited time.

Experience Point Gain

Ocean fishing awards experience points based on your level regardless of which fish are caught, making it ideal for leveling up.

Completion

Once three fishing locations have been visited, the voyage will end and final results will be announced.

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Shops & Services

Merchant Name Merchant Location
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Merchant & Mender
(X:6.1, Y:6.1)

Rewards

Rewards are given according to the total number of points earned. Each individual player's rewards differ according to current level.

Player Level Reward
1 to 49 Experience EXP
50 to 99 Experience EXP
Purple Gatherers' Scrip Purple Gatherers' Scrip
100 Purple Gatherers' Scrip Purple Gatherers' Scrip
Orange Gatherers' Scrip Orange Gatherers' Scrip
  • Players who abandon ocean fishing prior to completion will not receive any rewards.
  • To obtain gatherer's scrips, players must first complete the quest Feature QuestInscrutable Tastes.

Achievements

Ocean Fishing is associated with the following achievements:

Name Points Task Reward Patch
Denizens of galadion icon1.png  Denizens of Galadion 10 Catch every type of fish in outer Galadion Bay when a spectral current is not present. - 5.2
Specters of galadion icon1.png  Specters of Galadion 10 Catch every type of fish in outer Galadion Bay when a spectral current is present. - 5.2
Denizens of south merlthor icon1.png  Denizens of South Merlthor 10 Catch every type of fish in the southern Strait of Merlthor when a spectral current is not present. - 5.2
Specters of south merlthor icon1.png  Specters of South Merlthor 10 Catch every type of fish in the southern Strait of Merlthor when a spectral current is present. - 5.2
Denizens of north merlthor icon1.png  Denizens of North Merlthor 10 Catch every type of fish in the northern Strait of Merlthor when a spectral current is not present. - 5.2
Specters of north merlthor icon1.png  Specters of North Merlthor 10 Catch every type of fish in the northern Strait of Merlthor when a spectral current is present. - 5.2
Denizens of the rhotano icon1.png  Denizens of the Rhotano 10 Catch every type of fish in the open Rhotano Sea when a spectral current is not present. - 5.2
Specters of the rhotano icon1.png  Specters of the Rhotano 10 Catch every type of fish in the open Rhotano Sea when a spectral current is present. - 5.2
Denizens of the cieldalaes icon1.png  Denizens of the Cieldalaes 10 Catch every type of fish in the Cieldalaes Margin when a spectral current is not present. - 5.4
Specters of the cieldalaes icon1.png  Specters of the Cieldalaes 10 Catch every type of fish in the Cieldalaes Margin when a spectral current is present. - 5.4
Denizens of the bloodbrine icon1.png  Denizens of the Bloodbrine 10 Catch every type of fish in the open Bloodbrine Sea when a spectral current is not present. - 5.4
Specters of the bloodbrine icon1.png  Specters of the Bloodbrine 10 Catch every type of fish in the open Bloodbrine Sea when a spectral current is present. - 5.4
Denizens of the rothlyt sound icon1.png  Denizens of the Rothlyt Sound 10 Catch every type of fish in the outer Rothlyt Sound when a spectral current is not present. - 5.4
Specters of the rothlyt sound icon1.png  Specters of the Rothlyt Sound 10 Catch every type of fish in the outer Rothlyt Sound when a spectral current is present. - 5.4
Denizens of the sirensong sea icon1.png  Denizens of the Sirensong Sea 10 Catch every type of fish in the Sirensong Sea when a spectral current is not present. - 6.4
Specters of the sirensong sea icon1.png  Specters of the Sirensong Sea 10 Catch every type of fish in the Sirensong Sea when a spectral current is present. - 6.4
Denizens of the kugane coast icon1.png  Denizens of the Kugane Coast 10 Catch every type of fish off the Kugane Coast when a spectral current is not present. - 6.4
Specters of the kugane coast icon1.png  Specters of the Kugane Coast 10 Catch every type of fish off the Kugane Coast when a spectral current is present. - 6.4
Denizens of the ruby sea icon1.png  Denizens of the Ruby Sea 10 Catch every type of fish on the Ruby Sea when a spectral current is not present. - 6.4
Specters of the ruby sea icon1.png  Specters of the Ruby Sea 10 Catch every type of fish on the Ruby Sea when a spectral current is present. - 6.4
Denizens of the one river icon1.png  Denizens of the One River 10 Catch every type of fish in the One River when a spectral current is not present. - 6.4
Specters of the one river icon1.png  Specters of the One River 10 Catch every type of fish in the One River when a spectral current is present. - 6.4
On a boat i icon1.png  On a Boat I 5 Earn a cumulative total of 10,000 points while ocean fishing. - 5.2
On a boat ii icon1.png  On a Boat II 10 Earn a cumulative total of 100,000 points while ocean fishing. - 5.2
On a boat iii icon1.png  On a Boat III 20 Earn a cumulative total of 500,000 points while ocean fishing. - 5.2
On a boat iv icon1.png  On a Boat IV 20 Earn a cumulative total of 1,000,000 points while ocean fishing. Much-coveted mora icon2.png  Much-coveted Mora 5.4
On a boat v icon1.png  On a Boat V 20 Earn a cumulative total of 3,000,000 points while ocean fishing. Achievement title icon.png World-class Troller 5.4
No more fish in the sea i icon1.png  No More Fish in the Sea I 5 Score at least 5,000 points during a single ocean fishing voyage on the Indigo route. The major-general icon2.png  The Major-General 5.2
No more fish in the sea ii icon1.png  No More Fish in the Sea II 10 Score at least 10,000 points during a single ocean fishing voyage on the Indigo route. Hybodus horn icon1.png  Hybodus Horn 5.2
No more fish in the sea iii icon1.png  No More Fish in the Sea III 20 Score at least 16,000 points during a single ocean fishing voyage on the Indigo route. Achievement title icon.png Ocean Fisher 5.2
No more fish in the sea iv icon1.png  No More Fish in the Sea IV 20 Score at least 20,000 points during a single ocean fishing voyage on the Indigo route. Achievement title icon.png Master of the Sea 5.4
Near, far, wherever fish are i icon1.png  Near, Far, Wherever Fish Are I 5 Score at least 5,000 points during a single ocean fishing voyage on the Ruby route. - 6.4
Near, far, wherever fish are ii icon1.png  Near, Far, Wherever Fish Are II 10 Score at least 10,000 points during a single ocean fishing voyage on the Ruby route. Mossasaurus icon2.png  Mossasaurus 6.4
Near, far, wherever fish are iii icon1.png  Near, Far, Wherever Fish Are III 20 Score at least 16,000 points during a single ocean fishing voyage on the Ruby route. Achievement title icon.png Doom of the Deep 6.4
What did octopodes do to you? icon1.png  What Did Octopodes Do to You? 10 Earn the "Octopus Travelers" bonus during an ocean fishing voyage on the Indigo route. Achievement title icon.png Octopus Traveler 5.2
What did sharks do to you? icon1.png  What Did Sharks Do to You? 10 Earn the "Certifiable Shark Hunters" bonus during an ocean fishing voyage on the Indigo route. Achievement title icon.png Shark Hunter 5.2
What did jellyfish do to you? icon1.png  What Did Jellyfish Do to You? 10 Earn the "Jelled Together" bonus during an ocean fishing voyage on the Indigo route. Achievement title icon.png Jellyfish Fanatic 5.2
What did seadragons do to you? icon1.png  What Did Seadragons Do to You? 10 Earn the "Maritime Dragonslayers" bonus during an ocean fishing voyage on the Indigo route. Achievement title icon.png Sea Dragoon 5.2
What did balloons do to you? icon1.png  What Did Balloons Do to You? 10 Earn the "Balloon Catchers" bonus during an ocean fishing voyage on the Indigo route. Achievement title icon.png Balloon Catcher 5.4
What did crabs do to you? icon1.png  What Did Crabs Do to You? 10 Earn the "Crab Boat Crew" bonus during an ocean fishing voyage on the Indigo route. Achievement title icon.png Deadliest Catcher 5.4
What did mantas do to you? icon1.png  What Did Mantas Do to You? 10 Earn the "Sticking it to the Manta" bonus during an ocean fishing voyage on the Indigo route. Achievement title icon.png Manta Maniac 5.4
What did shellfish do to you? icon1.png  What Did Shellfish Do to You? 10 Earn the “Maximum Mussel” bonus during an ocean fishing voyage on the Ruby route. Achievement title icon.png Sea Comber 6.4
What did squid do to you? icon1.png  What Did Squid Do to You? 10 Earn the “Squid Squadron” bonus during an ocean fishing voyage on the Ruby route. Achievement title icon.png Squidzure Dragoon 6.4
What did shrimp do to you? icon1.png  What Did Shrimp Do to You? 10 Earn the “Shrimp Smorgasbord” bonus during an ocean fishing voyage on the Ruby route. Achievement title icon.png Shrimp Mariner 6.4
Mine, mine, mine icon1.png  Mine, Mine, Mine 10 Encounter 3 seagull flocks while ocean fishing. Gull icon2.png  Gull 5.5
Double-backwards somersault icon1.png  Double-backwards Somersault 10 Encounter 3 dolphin pods while ocean fishing. Dolphin calf icon2.png  Dolphin Calf 5.5

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