Fishing is a life skill in Blue Protocol: Star Resonance, which allows you to catch fish and shellfish in the open world locations. It’s very different from other life kills in the game, as it doesn’t cost Focus energy. Fishing is more or less a low-stakes minigame that tests your timing and resource management skills. Of course, you can get rewards from fishing, such as crafting materials, and rank on the leaderboard. This guide will provide you with tips on how to unlock and start fishing in Blue Protocol: Star Resonance.
How to Unlock Fishing in Blue Protocol: Star Resonance
Before you can actually start fishing in the game, you need to complete the following steps:
- Complete the main quest “Fireworks Fantasy Night,” which occurs after Chapter 1 in Asterleeds.
- Head over to Celestine Plaza in Asterleeds, the central hub city, and speak with the Fishing Guild Member located just north of the teleport waypoint.
- Accept the side quest “Invitation from the Fishing Guild,” which requires you to catch your first Asterscad fish.
This will introduce you to the fundamentals of fishing, and provide you with your first Fishing Pole and some Bait, as well as unlock the Fishing menu. After that, you can start fishing in designated fishing spots. Note that fishing is a timing-based minigame, so follow these steps:
- Approach a fishing spot when you see some sparkling water surfaces or special fish icons on your map.
- Interact with the spot to cast your line.
- Once a fish bites, indicated by the prompt, a tension gauge will appear, which represents the strength of your rod’s line.
- To reel in, hold the interact button, which is the “F” key on PC by default, and the fish will pull back at random.
- If the tension gauge spikes into the red zone, you will need to release the button to lower the tension.
Note that if you break the line, you will lose the fish. The objective is to keep the tension in the green zone while waiting for the progress bar to fill, and once it does, the fish will tire out, allowing you to reel it in.
All Types of Fishing Bait and Poles
The main reason why you may catch or not catch a certain type of fish is the kind of bait that you’re using. There are five types of fish bait in the game, including:
| Fish Bait | Description |
|---|---|
| Beginner’s Bait | Fishing bait gifted to beginners by the Fishing Guild. |
| Regular Bait | Food loved by most fish. |
| Advanced Bait | Food loved by some rarer fish. |
| Precise Bait | Specially made fishing bait, which catches only high-tier fish and doesn’t attract low-tier fish. |
| Special Bait | The most expensive bait, which can catch any type of fish, including fish of mythical rarity. |
The second reason is the choice of the fishing poles that are made of different materials and have varying strengths. There are three types of fishing poles in the game, such as:
| Fishing Pole | Description |
|---|---|
| Regular Fishing Pole | A cheap but practical fishing pole suitable for entry-level fishermen. It has low durability and can be accidentally damaged during fishing sessions. |
| Sturdy Fishing Pole | A fishing pole made of stronger materials. It has higher durability and can slightly increase the speed on reeling in fish after the bite. |
| Flexible Fishing Pole | Made of more flexible materials, with improved durability. Equipped with a more flexible fishing line, it can slow down the tension increase of the line while fishing. |
