Water rods go Challenging Rod (5), Rod of Champions (15), Rod of Legends (20), Rod of the Sea (24). Lava rods go Starter Lava Rod (10), Topaz Rod (19), Magma Rod (27), Inferno Rod (30), Hellfire Rod (35). Armor goes Angler, Backwater, Salmon, Sponge, Shark Scale, the lava sea creature pieces, Thunder (36), then Magma Lord (45).
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What you need
- Level
- Fishing 0-50
Steps
- Angler Armor (bought) then Backwater Armor at Fishing 5 from Junker Joel.
- Salmon Armor (13), Sponge Armor (17), Shark Scale Armor (24).
- Taurus Helmet and the other lava sea creature pieces (up to 35), Thunder Armor (36), Magma Lord Armor (45).
- Rod of the Sea needs 4 Great White Shark Teeth from the Fishing Festival.
- Hellfire Rod needs Diamond Magmafish.
Tips from the sources
- Pets: the wiki guide calls the Squid pet best for leveling (Fishing Wisdom) and the Ammonite best for Sea Creature Chance with a Hephaestus Souvenir.
- Bait: Fish Bait if you're 26+ below the Fishing Speed cap; Whale Bait once Fishing Speed is capped and Sea Creature Chance is 100%.
Sources
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