In the vast, ever-evolving world of Teyvat, amidst the clash of elements and the pursuit of celestial truths, there exists a tranquil art form practiced by many a Traveler. Fishing, introduced to the lands in a long-past era, remains a serene and rewarding pastime, a quiet conversation between angler and water. It is a system of patience and knowledge, where the ripple of a pond speaks of hidden life below, and the right lure is a whispered promise. The journey begins with a simple quest from the Mondstadt Fishing Association, unlocking not just a rod but a doorway to quiet moments across every nation, from the whispering rivers of Mondstadt to the luminous depths of Enkanomiya. The world is dotted with Fishing Points, their locations marked by the thoughtful Hook Pin, each a potential haven where fish respawn with the patient rhythm of seventy-two hours.
The Lure of Sweetness: Fruit Paste Bait
The first lesson in this quiet art comes from the humble Fruit Paste Bait, its formula a gift from a quest. Crafted from a Sunsettia and wheat, this sweet concoction is the key to the world of Medakas. These small, darting fish are the most common companions in freshwater. Yet, within their commonality lies variety: the ubiquitous Salmon-colored Medaka, the Inazuma-exclusive Glaze Medaka with its purple sheen, and Liyue's golden Sweet-Flower Medaka. The true test for an angler using this bait, however, comes with the shifting sky. The Dawncatcher, shimmering with the hues of twilight, and the ethereal Crystalfish appear only under the watch of specific hours, demanding the Traveler to heed Paimon's advice on manipulating the flow of time itself.
The Crimson Allure: Redrot Bait
From the association in Mondstadt, in exchange for three simple Medaka, comes the formula for Redrot Bait. A blend of a Dendrobium's fierce beauty and common fowl, this bait calls to the Stickleback family. Most of these spiny fish are creatures of the night, emerging between 18:00 and 6:00. Their world is a colorful map:
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The fiery Akai Maou defies its kin, basking in the daylight across three nations.
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The Lunged Stickleback holds its breath in Inazuman waters.
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Mondstadt's streams hide the Venomspine Fish.
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Liyue is home to the pugnacious Betta.
And in the silent, frozen heart of Dragonspine, the elusive, icy-blue Snowstrider awaits, a prize for the most determined of anglers braving the sheer cold.
The Wriggling Deception: False Worm Bait
Another three Medaka grant the blueprint for False Worm Bait, a mixture of Slime Condensate and Berry. This bait is the siren song for the elegant Butterflyfish and their Shirakodai cousins. Here, the pursuit turns strategic. The prized Raimei Angelfish, essential for forging the mighty polearm 'The Catch,' is a legend among catches—rare, nocturnal, and fiercely difficult to hook. The diurnal variants paint the waters with their own palette:
| Variant | Color | Primary Region |
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| Shirakodai | Brown | Liyue |
| Shirakodai | Purple | Inazuma |
| Shirakodai | Tea-Colored | Mondstadt & Dragonspine |
| Abiding Angelfish | Pink | Mt. Aocang, Liyue |
The Delicate Imitation: Fake Fly Bait
The final lesson from Nantuck yields Fake Fly Bait, crafted from the ephemeral Sakura Bloom and a sturdy Horsetail. This bait's allure expanded with the discovery of sunless Enkanomiya. It tempts the regal Koi—both Golden and Rusty—found in select ponds at any hour. It also calls the puffing, drifting Pufferfish and its Bitter variant. Most mysteriously, it is the only key to the graceful rays of the forgotten realm, the Divda Ray and Formalo Ray, who glide eternally, untouched by the cycles of Whitenight and Evernight.
New Waters, New Lures: The Expansions of Sumeru and Fontaine
As the Traveler's journey continued into the verdant rainforests of Sumeru and the elegant courts of Fontaine, the art of fishing evolved. 😊
- Sugardew Bait: Found in Sumeru, this sweet bait (Harra Fruit + Sumeru Rose) attracts a host of local fish. The sole exception is the Streaming Axe Marlin, a denizen of Fontaine's waters. Beware the Peach of the Deep Waves in Mawtiyama Forest—a 'Very Hard' catch that appears only by day.
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Sour Bait: A Fontaine specialty, crafted from Bulle Fruit and wheat. Its purpose is singular: to catch the three varieties of Heartfeather Bass. While most swim in Fontaine's waters, the exquisite Jade Heartfeather Bass calls the serene Chenyu Vale home.
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Flashing Maintenance Mek Bait: The most recent innovation, also from Fontaine. This bait (Marcotte + Iron Chunk) does not catch living fish, but rather the robotic Maintenance Mek units that patrol the waters. Most are simple catches, but the Platinum Collection model presents a notable 'Hard' challenge.
The Purpose of the Catch
What becomes of these countless catches? Their fates are as varied as their colors. 🐟 Many find their way into the cooking pot, transformed into sustenance for further adventures. The most vibrant, the 'Ornamental' fish that leap joyfully in their ponds, can be given a forever home within the Serenitea Pot, displayed in the tranquil Pool of Sapphire Grace. Furthermore, each region's Fishing Association offers unique rewards for dedicated anglers. The primary trade is for specialized fishing rods, each imbued with a regional blessing. The Windtangler from Mondstadt, for instance, calms a fish's struggle within its home waters, a testament to the wind's gentle guidance.
Thus, fishing in Teyvat is far more than a mere mini-game. It is a meditative journey across continents, a study in ecology and patience, and a collection of living jewels. From the common Medaka to the mechanical Mek, each catch is a story, a memory of a quiet moment spent listening to the water's song under Teyvat's boundless sky. The rod is not just a tool, but a key to a slower, more contemplative rhythm in a world of perpetual motion.