The Nuke in Fisch is a Mythic item that came along with the Forsaken Shores expansion. Its rarity and power have made it one of the most desired items in the game, but getting hold of one is a huge headache. This guide will walk you through all the details you need to know about finding, catching and using Nuke in Fisch.
What is the Nuke in Fisch?
This Mythic catch can appear next to any other fishwhich means you might not even realize you’ve attached it until you see the minigame prompt. Successfully capturing it allows you to keep it in your inventory for manual detonation later. However, if you to fail the balance minigame, the Nuke is about to explodetriggering a nuclear mutation event.
Although the item is regionless, it does not have separate fishing spots from which it is easier to catch it. Unlike the Magic Thread, for example, which can be easily caught from the waterfall on the Ancient Island. These are the known stats for the Nuke:
| Category | States |
|---|---|
| A rarity | Mythical. |
| Seizing Opportunity | About 1/50,000 without lucky boosts. |
| Location | Regionless – it can be caught anywhere in the game. |
| Bait | No Preferences. |
| Weather/Weather/Season | No Preferences. |
| Special Effect | Triggers a nuclear mutation event, increasing fish value by 4x in the area. |
How to Catch Nuke in Fisch
The Nuke has an extremely low chance of spawning (roughly 1/50,000), so maximizing your luck is crucial. Use the best wands, bait and enchantments to significantly increase your odds. Once hooked, a balance minigame begins. You will have to press the Q and E keys to move left and right, keeping the arrow inside the green zone. Successfully finishing in the green zone stores the Nuke in your inventory. if you fail, it detonates on the spottriggering its event.
Stored Nukes can be detonated manually from your inventory. However, remember that every time you take the Nuke, the balance minigame will have to be completed again.
Nuke Locations
Since this item is region-free, you can grab Nuke in any of these locations:
- Moosewood
- The Ocean
- Sunstone island
- Terrapin Island
- Roslit bay
- Roslit Volcano
- The Arch
- Snowcap island
- Mushgrove swamp
- Vertigo
- The Depths
- Altar of guardians
- Desert Depths
- Saltwater Pool
- Forsaken Shore
- Ancient Island
- Ancient Archives
How to Use Nuke
When Nuke explodes, a nuclear mutation event begins, lasting 30 minutes. During this time all fish caught in the affected area acquire the Nuclear mutation. Nuclear fish sell for 4x their original value. To get the most out of a nuclear mutation event pair the Nuke with the Aurora Borealis weather event for better chances at very valuable catches.
To locate the mutation zone, use a Fish Radarpurchasable at Moosewood docks from the Shipbuilder NPC for 8,000 C$. This tool highlights the event area with a green outline and shows the remaining time for the mutation. Purchasable at Moosewood docks from the Shipwright NPC for 8,000 C$. This tool highlights the event area with a green outline and shows the remaining time for the mutation.
Recommended Equipment for Catching Nuke in Fisch
Choosing the right rod, lure and lure for your rod makes all the difference when fishing in Fisch. Below, I’ve added tables for the wands and bait in Fisch with the highest luck stats, and recommended some spells that might help you on your Nuke hunt. Although it is not listed, I will also offer the Standing Wandwhich is one of the best sticks in the game for rarer catches. It does have bad luck (35%), though, so be sure to pair it with a lucky charm and a lucky lure.
Fishing traps
| wand | good luck | Lure Speed | Control | Endurance | Maximum Weight | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destiny Rod | 250% | -10% | 0 | 0% | 2,000 kg | C$190,000 at Caleia (The Arch). |
| Wand of the Eternal King | 150% | 25% | 0.01 | 0% | 75.00 kg | Craftable in the Ancient Archives for C$250,000 and various crafting materials. Requires Level 650. |
| Sunken Rod | 150% | 20% | 0.15 | 0% | 5,000 kg | Found via Treasure Maps. |
| Precision Wand | 150% | 20% | 0 | 5% | 12,000 kg | Craftable in the Ancient Archives for C$7,000 and various crafting materials. No level requirement. |
| Rod of the Deep | 130% | 65% | 0.15 | 8.5% | 30,000 kg | C$750,000 after you complete the Altar Ritual and Labyrinth in The Depths. |
| Fortune Rod | 110% | -35% | 0 | -15% | 700 kg | C$12,750 at Roslit Bay Blacksmith. |
| Wand of the Forgotten Fang | 110% | 50% | 0.15 | 25% | endless | Craftable in the Ancient Archives for C$300,000 and various crafting materials. Requires Level 750. |
| Dead Wand | 100% | 90% | 0.25 | 15% | endless | Reach Level 500. |
| Trident Staff | 100% | 20% | 0 | 0% | 6,000 kg | C$150,000 from the Tridents Temple in the Desert Depths (requires five Magical Relics to open). |
Bait
| Bait | Preferred Luck | Universal Luck | Lure Speed | Endurance | Where to Find |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truffle Worm | 300 | N/A | -10 | N/A | Coral Geode – Catch from the Desert Depths or the Saltwater Pool. Volcanic Geode – Grab from the Roslit Volcano or buy from the Traveling Merchant. Treasure Chests. Fisch Codes. |
| Shark Head | 225 | 30 | -5 | 10 | Quality Bait Crate – Catch with the Magnetic Rod around Sunstone Island or Snowcap Island or Buy from Terrapin Island for C$525. |
| Strange Algae | N/A | 200 | -35 | N/A | Quality Bait Crate – Catch with the Magnetic Rod around Sunstone Island or Snowcap Island or Buy from Terrapin Island for C$525. |
| A magnet | 200 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Bait Crate – Region free catch, or buy for 120C$ from any island. Common Crate – No region catch. |
| Fish Head | 150 | N/A | 10 | -10 | Bait Crate – Region free catch, or buy for 120C$ from any island. Quality Bait Crate – Catch with the Magnetic Rod around Sunstone Island or Snowcap Island or Buy from Terrapin Island for C$525. |
| Aurora Bait | 100 | 30 | 10 | -5 | Obtained during the 2024 advent event. |
| Night Shrimp | N/A | 90 | 15 | N/A | Crab Cage – Caught with Crab Cage in Vertigo. Coral Geode – Catch from the Desert Depths or the Saltwater Pool. |
| Holly Berry | 80 | 30 | -5 | 10 | Obtained during the 2024 advent event. |
spells
| Enchantment | effect | Best Use |
|---|---|---|
| a breeze | +65% Luck when Windy | Use during windy weather – the Nuke has no weather requirements, so you can take advantage of the boost. |
| divine | +45% Luck | High luck boost on your catches. |
| a storm | +95% Luck when Raining | Ideal for rainy days as the Nuke has no weather requirements. |
| lucky | +20% Luck | Useful for a lucky boost on your catches. |
| Quality | +15% Luck, +15% Loot Speed, +5% Durability | An all round improvement to any stick. |
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