What are the best fishing rods in Terraria?
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Q.What are the best fishing rods in Terraria?
A.The Golden Fishing Rod is the best overall in Terraria, with 50% fishing power; for lava fishing, the Hotline Fishing Hook is the top hardmode option at 45% FP. In the mid- to early game, Sitting Duck’s Fishing Pole and Mechanic’s Rod are strong alternatives, followed by several 30%–30% options like Scarab and Fiberglass, then 25% Chum Caster, 22% Fleshcatcher, 20% Fisher of Souls, 15% Reinforced, and 5% Wood.
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In Terraria, the Golden Fishing Rod is the strongest baseline rod, delivering 50% fishing power and serving as the go-to option once you’ve unlocked Angler rewards. If you’re fishing in lava, the Hotline Fishing Hook is the best available in Hardmode, offering 45% fishing power and lava compatibility. For players sticking to pre-Hardmode content, Sitting Duck’s Fishing Pole (40% FP) is the standout upgrade, with Mechanic’s Rod (35% FP) and several crate-found options (Scarab Fishing Rod and Fiberglass Fishing Pole both around 30% FP) following closely. Golden Fishing Rod and Hotline Fishing Hook illustrate the top-tier choices, while Sitting Duck's Fishing Pole, Mechanic's Rod, Scarab Fishing Rod, and Fiberglass Fishing Pole demonstrate the mid-range options. The rest round out the list, with Chum Caster at 25%, Fleshcatcher at 22%, Fisher of Souls at 20%, Reinforced Fishing Pole at 15%, and the humble Wood Fishing Pole at 5%. All power figures come from the Fishing Poles table on the Terraria Wiki.
Golden Fishing Rod
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Hotline Fishing Hook
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Sitting Duck's Fishing Pole
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Mechanic's Rod
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Scarab Fishing Rod
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Fiberglass Fishing Pole
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Chum Caster
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Fleshcatcher
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Fisher of Souls
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Reinforced Fishing Pole
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Wood Fishing Pole
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