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Rune Slayer Fishing 101

By RyanMar 06,2025

Mastering Fishing in Rune Slayer: A Comprehensive Guide

If you're wondering whether Rune Slayer qualifies as an MMORPG, the presence of fishing should settle that debate. This guide will walk you through the surprisingly non-intuitive fishing mechanics.

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Simon the Fisherman and a player fishing

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Before you begin, accept the fishing quest from Simon the Fisherman (the white-haired NPC near the Barracuda's swimming area). He requests 5 "fish" in exchange for a Tackle Box. (We'll explain the quotes later.)

To fish, you'll need a fishing rod and bait. Conveniently, Simon sells both.

Player purchasing fishing supplies

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Purchase a Wood Fishing Rod and at least 5 Worms (10 is recommended). Crucially, you don't equip the bait; simply keep it in your inventory. A worm is automatically consumed with each catch. It appears you need at least 5 worms to successfully catch anything. Placing worms in your hotbar aids inventory management.

How to Fish: A Step-by-Step Guide

Player fishing

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1. Select your Wood Fishing Rod (placing it in your hotbar is sufficient). 2. Hold M1 to cast your line into the water (near Simon's pier works well). 3. Watch the bobber. When it ripples (once or twice), click M1 again to reel in your catch.

Important Note: Success isn't guaranteed. You might catch nothing, or you might catch junk. However, Simon counts junk as a successful catch (hence the "fish" quotes).

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you've caught 5 items.

Player completing the fishing quest

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Once you have 5 catches, return to Simon to complete the quest and receive your Tackle Box. Store your remaining worms in the Tackle Box to free up inventory space.

Congratulations! You've successfully fished in Rune Slayer. For further assistance, consult our Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Rune Slayer (link to guide if available).

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