Fishing Rods

Discover all the fishing rods in Genshin Impact! Learn where to get each one, their unique effects, and what they're best used for to improve your fishing game.

Alright, so you're looking to get into fishing in Genshin Impact? Awesome! It's a super chill way to get some neat rewards. To help you out, let's go over the fishing rods you can snag. Each one has its own way of being obtained and some cool perks, especially if you're good at keeping that tension just right while you're reeling 'em in.

Here's a rundown of the rods you can get your hands on:

Icon	Name	How to Obtain	Cost	Effect	Description
	Moonstringer	Complete the quest: [Over the Moon](https://www.gamerguides.com/genshin-impact/guide/events/lunar-realm-quests/over-the-moon "Over the Moon") during the [Lunar Realm Fishing Event](https://www.gamerguides.com/genshin-impact/guide/events/lunar-realm/what-is-lunar-realm "Lunar Realm Fishing Event")	N/A	If you can stay within the Ideal Tension Zone while fishing, this rod will shorten the time in which fish will struggle at an accelerating rate and increase your chances of success. If you leave the Ideal Tension Zone, the acceleration will reset.	This rod was made for catching the legendary Lunar Leviathan. It's got special materials that give it great malleability and tensile strength, making it way overkill for regular fish.
	Narukawa Ukai	Kujirai Momiji, Inazuma Fishing Association Shop	20 Medaka, 20 Glaze Medaka, 20 Lunged Stickleback, 20 Purple Shirakodai	If you can stay within the Ideal Tension Zone while fishing, this rod will shorten the time in which fish will struggle by a stable amount and increase your chances of success. This effect only works in Inazuma.	A rod inspired by the ancient Ukai fishing method. It features a ruby-red gem and bird ornaments, symbolizing the cormorant fishers. It represents a persevering spirit passed down through generations.
	Wilderness Rod	Obtained during the quest “ [Exploding Population](https://www.gamerguides.com/genshin-impact/guide/fishing/getting-started/how-to-unlock-fishing#exploding-population "Exploding Population")”	–	A basic fishing rod.	This rod looks pretty plain but is quite sturdy. It doesn't have any special features, but it's a solid starting point for any angler. Remember, even the best anglers start somewhere!
	Windtangler	Nantuck, Mondstadt Fishing Association Shop	20 Medaka, 20 Aizen Medaka, 20 Venomspine Fish, 20 Tea-Colored Shirakodai	If you can stay within the Ideal Tension Zone while fishing, this rod will shorten the time in which fish will struggle by a stable amount and increase your chances of success. This effect only works in Mondstadt.	Created by a Mondstadt poet, this rod has a unique design with Windwheel Aster leaves. It's meant to channel Anemo power, though the reel might not spin as freely as expected. It's got a certain romantic flair, though!
	Wishmaker	Jiawei, Liyue Fishing Association	20 Medaka, 20 Sweet Flower Medaka, 20 Betta Fish, 20 Brown Shirakodai	If you can stay within the Ideal Tension Zone while fishing, this rod will shorten the time in which fish will struggle by a stable amount and increase your chances of success. This effect only works in Liyue.	This rod is as elegant as bamboo and is said to have been kept by a Liyue hermit. Merchants might hype up its origin story, but if you're using it, you're ready for the pact it represents.