New World: How To Fish & Not Break Fishing Line in Aeternum

New World: How To Fish & Not Break Fishing Line in Aeternum

As a seasoned gamer with countless hours spent navigating the digital landscapes of MMORPGs, I can attest to the frustration that comes with breaking fishing lines while trying to catch the big one. In my latest adventure in New World: Aeternum, I found myself at a loss when it came to mastering the art of angling without snapping my line. Thankfully, this comprehensive guide has been my lifesaver!


In the game ‘New World: Aeternum’, fishing is just one of the various crafting abilities, yet mastering it without snapping your fishing rod’s line can be quite challenging.

In this game, casting a line and reeling in fish may appear straightforward, but repeatedly having your line snap can become quite aggravating. Maintaining the right amount of tension turns out to be more challenging than one might expect! Naturally, you’ll first need to familiarize yourself with the basics of fishing before you can even start catching anything.

In this comprehensive tutorial, we’ll walk you through essential knowledge for getting started with fishing and tips on maintaining a light line tension to prevent breaks.

How To Fish & Not Break Fishing Line

New World: How To Fish & Not Break Fishing Line in Aeternum

To begin fishing in New World: Aeternum, you’ll initially require a Fishing Rod. You can acquire one by purchasing it at the Trading Post, crafting it at the Workshop or Camp, or earning it through completing quests. We suggest getting it via Perronelle le Noir’s Fishing questline, which you can initiate at the location indicated above.

New World: How To Fish & Not Break Fishing Line in Aeternum

Perronelle le Noir’s tasks will give you a thorough introduction to everything necessary for fishing. As a bonus, she’ll grant you a Beginner’s Fishing Rod upon finishing her first two tasks. Since these tasks serve as tutorials for the Fishing mechanic in the game, it’s essential to concentrate while completing them!

New World: How To Fish & Not Break Fishing Line in Aeternum

As a fishing enthusiast, I can’t wait to get my hands on the Fishing Pole! Once you’ve acquired it, remember that any body of water is a potential fishing spot. However, if you want to maximize your catch, don’t forget to check out the Hotspots marked on your map. These areas are teeming with fish, and they’re especially rich in rare species.

Make sure to unlock mounts so you can get to different fishing spots faster!

New World: How To Fish & Not Break Fishing Line in Aeternum

To start fishing, you must enter Fishing Mode. You can select it from the Activity Wheel by holding Up on the DPad on consoles or by pressing F3 on PC. Stand in front of where you wish to fish and hold RT/R2 or Left Mouse to cast. The longer you hold, the further you’ll cast. The further you cast, the easier it will be to reel in fish. You can also equip Bait by pressing Y/Triangle or the E key, but it’s not mandatory.

New World: How To Fish & Not Break Fishing Line in Aeternum

As I’ve thrown my line into the water, all that’s left is to be patient and watch for a nibble. Once I feel a tug, swiftly hit the RT/R2 buttons or click the Left Mouse Button to hook the fish, then let’s start reeling it in!

How to Reel a Fish Without Breaking the Fishing Line

New World: How To Fish & Not Break Fishing Line in Aeternum

Great job catching that fish! Now, it’s time to pull it towards you by either pressing RT/R2 or the left mouse button, based on your preferred control method. As you’re reeling it in, keep an eye on the circle display above for guidance.

New World: How To Fish & Not Break Fishing Line in Aeternum

The border of the circle being white indicates the remaining distance. As you pull on the fishing line, the circle gradually fills up in a clockwise manner. When the circle is fully filled, you’ve successfully caught the fish. Conversely, if you stop reeling and allow it to wind back out, the circle will clear, signifying that the fish has escaped, meaning you didn’t catch it this time. There’s always another chance!

New World: How To Fish & Not Break Fishing Line in Aeternum

More importantly, pay attention to the bar in the middle of the circle, which tells you the current tension on your fishing line. It starts green and small, but it becomes larger and changes color the longer you keep reeling in. It becomes orange once tension is over 50%, and red once your line is almost about to snap. To ease the tension, stop reeling the fish in.

To prevent your fishing line from breaking unexpectedly, try not to reel erratically. Instead, consider holding down the reel button in short intervals rather than continuously. Ideally, you should stop reeling once the line turns orange, but at a minimum, do so as soon as possible after that point.

New World: How To Fish & Not Break Fishing Line in Aeternum

However, the tricky part is that different types of fish will apply different amounts of tension. Additionally, as we mentioned before, the reeling minigame becomes easier with higher cast distances. You can cast further away with better Fishing Poles and by increasing your Fishing Skill Level.

As a seasoned gamer, here’s my tip for you: Always strive to extend your casting range and occasionally reel in your line. This technique, while requiring some practice, will help you catch the big ones without snapping your fishing line in the magical world of New World: Aeternum!

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2024-09-18 10:06