Fishing (Aequus)
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Fishing is a mechanic in Terraria accomplished by using a Fishing Pole at a body of liquid. Aequus adds new Fish, Bait, Fishing Rods, and more! Plus a new fish type called "Legendary Fish".
Fishing Poles
Item | Source | Fishing Power | Velocity | Sell | Rarity | Hardmode | Notes | Projectile Created |
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Buzzer | 8 ( @ / ) | 36% | 16 | 20 | ✗ | • Bobber doesn't obey gravity until it reaches your cursor | ||
Nimrod | Sold by the Sky Merchant | 20% | 16 | 3 | ✗ | • Cloud doesn't obey gravity, when it reaches the location of your cursor it spawns 3 bobbers | | |
Crab Rod | Reward from the Angler for giving him the Crab Daughter fish | 25% | 24 | 80 | ✗ | • Immediately after catching a fish, you are given 1/5 of its sell value in coins | ||
Starcatcher | Reward from the Angler for giving him the Blobfish | 25% | 24 | 80 | ✗ | • Gains 20% fishing power during the Night, while in Space, and any other time the Stars become visible ingame |
Bait
There are currently 8 baits in the mod, with 3 being hardmode exclusive
Item | Power | Rarity | Max. stack | Sell | Hardmode | Notes |
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Crate Bait | 30% | 9999 | 1 | ✗ | • Replaces Wooden/Pearlwood/Iron/Mythril Crates with biome crates • Instantly consumed when catching a biome crate | |
Legend Berry | 40% | 9999 | 20 | ✗ | • "Uncommon", "Rare", "Very Rare", and "Legendary" catches are rolled extra often | |
Omni Bait | 40% | 9999 | 20 | ✗ | • Allows you to fish as if you are in every biome at once. | |
Cursed Popper | 30% | 9999 | 1 | ✓ | • +30% extra bait power when in the Corruption biome | |
Ichor Popper | 31% | 9999 | 1 | ✓ | • +35% extra bait power when in the Crimson biome | |
Mystic Popper | 50% | 9999 | 1 | ✓ | • +25% extra bait power when in the Hallow biome | |
Regenerative Bait | 25% | 1 | 1 | ✗ | • Cannot be consumed | |
Heliosis | 25% | 1 | 2 | ✗ | • Cannot be consumed, Makes fishing rods cast an extra bobber, and allows your fishing rod to fire lasers at enemies. |
Catches
Fish
Type | Height | Biome | Catch Quality | Sell | Rarity | Hardmode | Notes |
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Depthscale | Any except Underworld | Corruption | Common | 20 | ✗ | ||
Leecheel | Any except Underworld | Crimson | Common | 22 | ✗ | ||
Iceberg Fish | Surface and Space | Snow | Common | 15 | ✗ |
Legendary Fish
These fish can only be caught during various specific conditions, and given to the Angler via the "Quest" button regardless of his current quest status. In return, he will give the player several unique items, including Aequus baits, the Seaside Broadcaster, and exclusive items themed around each fish.
Type | Height | Biome | Reward | Notes |
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Argon Fish | Underground and Cavern | Any | Devil's Tongue | Being near Argon Moss does not affect the catch rate |
Krypton Fish | Underground and Cavern | Any | Ramishroom | Being near Krypton Moss does not affect the catch rate |
Xenon Fish | Underground and Cavern | Any | Regenerative Bait | Being near Xenon Moss does not affect the catch rate |
Neon Fish | Underground and Cavern | Any | Neon Genesis | Being near Neon Moss does not affect the catch rate |
Crab Daughter | Any | Crab Crevice | Crab Rod | |
Blobfish | Surface and Space | Any | Starcatcher | Can only be fished during a Glimmer. |
Gore Fish | Any | Any | Lavaproof Fishing Hook | Can only be fished in lava while nearby an Oblivion Altar. |
Usable Items
Item | Type | Height | Biome | Catch Quality | Sell | Rarity | Hardmode | Notes |
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Pale Pufferfish | Anti-Debuff Potion | Any | Any | Uncommon | 50 | ✗ | Can only be fished during a Blood Moon. Clears debuffs and Vampirism when consumed. | |
Vampire Squid | Potion | Any | Any | Rare | 3 | ✗ | Can only be fished during a Blood Moon. Inflicts Vampirism. Vampirism can only be cured with a Pale Pufferfish. | |
Sentry Squid | Accessory | Surface and Space | Ocean | Very Rare | 1 | ✗ | When enemies are nearby, automatically place a sentry nearby enemies. |
Crates
Pre-Hardmode Type | Hardmode Type | Biome | Catch Quality | Value | Rarity | Chest |
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Carapic Crate | Encrusted Crate | Crab Crevice | Rare | 1 | Crab Crevice Chests |
Junk
Type | Height | Biome | Value | Rarity | Notes |
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Plastic Bottle | Any | Any | 0 | ||
Driftwood | Any | Any | 0 | ||
Tattered Demon Horn | Any | Any | 0 | Can only be fished in lava if you have less than 75% fishing power |
Enemies
Type | Height | Biome | Conditions |
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Bread of Cthulhu | Any | Any | Chance to replace any junk fished |