How to fish in Valheim
Where to find a fishing rod and how to catch fish in the Viking survival game.
Fishing in Valheim can be a relaxing activity, especially when you're not fighting Odin's enemies. To begin, you'll need a fishing rod. This item cannot be crafted by the player, but can be purchased from Haldor, the vendor in the black forest. Haldor sells fishing rods for 350 coins, along with 20 pieces of basic bait for 10 coins.
If you can't find Haldor, you may find fishing rods in frost caves in the mountains biome, though it's unlikely. Once you have a fishing rod and bait, you'll need to spend stamina to reel in your catch. Equip the rod and select the bait in your inventory, then cast your line by clicking mouse 1. When a fish bites, click mouse 2 to hook it.
Reel in your fish by holding mouse 2, keeping in mind that your stamina will drain during this process. If you run out of stamina, the fish will escape. Fish are physical entities that spawn in the world, so if you don't see them, you won't catch any. To locate fish, explore the edge of the water and spot them swimming. Alternatively, use a boat to search for fish groups.
Remember, fast fish can sometimes wash up on beaches. Crafting fish bait from caught fish is possible using a food preparation table, which requires 5 iron, 15 leather scraps, and 20 finewood. Lastly, crafting a fishing hat after catching at least one of each fish in Valheim will grant you a +20 boost to your fishing skill.
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