Overview
The Great Rod of Oscar is one of the best mid-to-late game rods in Fisch, especially for XP grinding and consistent money farming. This guide walks you through every step required to unlock and purchase the rod.
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Requirements
Before starting, make sure you have:
- Advanced Diving Gear
- Flippers (highly recommended)
- ~5,000,000 coins
- Access to Forsaken Shores
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Step 1: Start the Quest at Forsaken Shores
- Travel to Forsaken Shores
- Go to the backside of the island
- Climb the ladders to reach Dead Man Joe
- Speak with him to receive the quest:
- Retrieve the Amulet from Grand Reef
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Step 2: Retrieve the Amulet (Grand Reef)
- Head to Grand Reef (behind Forsaken Shores)
- Go to the center island
- Dive under the boat located there
- Pick up the Amulet resting beneath it
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Step 3: Return the Amulet to Dead Man Joe
- Equip the Amulet in your hand
- Return to Dead Man Joe
- Turn in the Amulet to complete the quest step
- This unlocks access to Oscar’s Locker
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Step 4: Locate Oscar’s Locker
- Travel to Terrapin Island
- Go behind the island (use GPS if needed)
- Look for a small underwater entrance
- Use diving gear and enter the cave
- The locker area will now be accessible
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Step 5: Purchase the Great Rod of Oscar
Inside the locker, purchase the rod for 5,000,000 coins.
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Great Rod of Oscar Stats
- Lure Speed: 95%
- Luck: 280%
- Control: +0.1
- Max KG: 100,000
- Resilience: 20%
Passive Effects
- +30% Progress Speed
- 1.35x XP from fish
- 5% chance to apply Oscar Mutation (12x value)
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Why Use the Great Rod of Oscar?
- Excellent for leveling up fast
- Strong luck for consistent fish value
- Solid mid-to-late progression rod
- Great bridge before endgame rods like Oaths
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Final Notes
If your goal is XP grinding and steady profits without extreme difficulty, the Great Rod of Oscar is one of the best investments in Fisch.
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Happy fishing.