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Learn about all the fishing bait in Genshin Impact, including how to unlock their formulas, the materials needed to craft them, and which fish they attract.

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Learn about all the fishing bait in Genshin Impact, including how to unlock their formulas, the materials needed to craft them, and which fish they attract.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Fruit Paste Bait: The formula is unlocked by completing the quest "Exploding Population." It requires 1 Sunsettia and 1 Wheat to craft 10 baits. This bait is suitable for catching Medakas, Dawncatchers, and Crystalfish.
  2. 2
    Redrot Bait: The formula can be purchased from the Mondstadt Fishing Association for 3 Medaka. It requires 1 Dendrobium and 1 Fowl to craft 10 baits. This bait is suitable for catching Sticklebacks, Bettas, Venomspine Fish, Akai Maou, and Snowstriders.
  3. 3
    False Worm Bait: The formula can be purchased from the Mondstadt Fishing Association for 3 Medaka. It requires 1 Slime Condensate and 1 Berry to craft 10 baits. This bait is suitable for catching Shirakodai and Angelfish.
  4. 4
    Fake Fly Bait: The formula can be purchased from the Mondstadt Fishing Association for 3 Medaka. It requires 1 Sakura Bloom and 1 Horsetail to craft 10 baits. This bait is suitable for catching Koi and Pufferfish.
  5. 5
    Glowgrass Bait: This bait was available during the Lunar Realm Event. Its crafting recipe and unlock method are not detailed here.
Tips
  • Each Alchemy Recipe crafts 10 bait.
  • Fruit Paste Bait is a common and effective bait for smaller fish.
  • Redrot Bait attracts larger, more aggressive fish.
  • False Worm Bait is effective for specific medium-to-large fish.
  • Fake Fly Bait is specialized for large fish with good eyesight and is often used in advanced angling.
  • The Mondstadt Fishing Association sells formulas for Redrot Bait, False Worm Bait, and Fake Fly Bait.

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