If your goal is active, high-value C$ farming through a 20% double-catch chance (+9.8x Requies payout) and rapid reeling progress (+5% to +7% progress per click), upgrading to the Requiem Rod is highly justified. However, it is not a general all-rounder. Its slow 120% lure speed and the risk of line-snaps under spam clicking make it less efficient than the Masterline Rod for casual fishing. Upgrading to it only makes sense when you reach Player Level 1000 and can cover the massive 15,000,000 C$ crafting cost.
Before committing to the heavy progression grind, you should check how this rod compares to other endgame setups. If you prefer a faster and more consistent option, check out the Fisch Masterline vs Requiem Rod comparison to see which top-tier gear fits your playstyle. If you are participating in seasonal updates, see the Fisch Liberty-Line Rod guide for details on limited-time event gear. For broad progression choices, read the Fisch Rods vs Account Buying route selector first.
Requiem Rod Stats and Reeling Mechanics
The Requiem Rod is designed as a high-tier active tool. It trades lure speed for high weight capacity, excellent resilience, and unique reeling assistance.
Here are the current wiki and player-reference stats for the rod:
| Fishing Rod Stat | Requiem Rod Value | Playstyle Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Lure Speed | 120% | Slower hook times compared to high-speed rods. |
| Luck Multiplier | 277% | Strong boost for catching rarer fish variants. |
| Control | 0.1 | Bar covers roughly 40% of the reeling minigame. |
| Resilience | 63% | High snapping protection during heavy tension. |
| Max Weight Limit | 1,500,000 kg | Covers almost all apex sea monsters in the game. |
| Line Distance | 100m | Good casting reach for deep pools. |
| Durability | Standard | No special liquids (cannot handle volcanic lava). |
During the reeling minigame, the Requiem Rod provides +5% to +7% progress for every successful click while the fish is on the bar. This allows you to reel in heavy catches incredibly fast. However, it has standard durability. This means the Requiem Rod is strictly incompatible with Lava pools at Roselit Volcano or toxic/noxious pools at Desolate Deep. If you want to fish in those dangerous areas, you must swap to specialized gear like the Magma Rod, Steady Rod, or Rod of the Depths.
Unique Passives and Reeling Restrictions
Endgame players often debate the utility of this rod due to its complex passive mechanics. While the reward ceiling is incredibly high, it comes with a strict playstyle penalty.
Review the limits checklist and warnings before dedicating your resources to this upgrade.
The Double Catch Mechanic
The primary reason to use the Requiem Rod is its flat 20% chance to trigger a Double Catch under the Arcane Finality passive. When this activates, you pull two fish at once:
- Fish 1 (Duplicate): Receives the Requies mutation (9.8x sell value multiplier) and has its weight multiplied by 1.6x.
- Fish 2 (Original): Receives the Husk mutation (0.15x sell value multiplier) and has its weight multiplied by 0.4x.
Because the Requies duplicate multiplies sell value by nearly ten times, this passive generates massive payouts, especially when catching boss fish like Scyllas or Megalodons.
The Reeling Rhythm Constraint (Click Spam Snapping Risk)
To prevent players from abusing the rapid reeling progress (+5% to +7% per click), developers implemented a click-spam penalty. If you click too fast or spam without matching the erratic movements of the fish, the tension bar behaves erratically. Low resilience gives less forgiveness during the reeling minigame, especially with heavier or erratic fish. You must find a steady, controlled click rhythm; spamming will snap the line instantly and delete the fish. Additionally, players often apply the Lure or Breezy enchants to help offset the slow 120% lure speed penalty during long sessions.
Crafting Requirements and Upgrade Timing
Unlocking the Requiem Rod requires reaching Stage 11 of the endgame content. It cannot be purchased directly with C$ in standard shops.
The Crafting Formula
To craft the rod at the Ancient Archives, you must provide:
- 15,000,000 C$ (Enormous gold requirement).
- Player Level 1000 (Strict progression gate).
- 5x Requies Essence (Obtained from Magical Diver quests in the Sunken Reliquary).
- 1x Requiem Core (Completed Diver questline).
- 1x Awakened Omnithal (Rare catch at Sunken Reliquary).
- 1x Fossilized Plesiosaur (Tidefall Castle catch).
Optimal Upgrade Timing
Because of the massive 15,000,000 C$ requirement and Player Level 1000 cap, you should only target the Requiem Rod when you have already secured a stable mid-game rod (like the Destiny Rod for general luck-hunting or the Steady Rod for hazard pools) and have accumulated a massive currency pool.
If your blocker is overall progression rather than this specific rod, you can review the Fisch Accounts listings to check pre-equipped setup routes. If you want to bypass the C$ grind or lack the specific crafting materials, you can buy Fisch Money or explore Fisch Items for sale to complete the upgrade path faster.
