The Lord of Hatred DLC in Diablo 4 has added fishing as a new side activity, and there are over 100 different species to catch. It’s not just a fun pastime activity since fishing can fetch you some great rewards.
First, let’s find out how you can unlock the activity.
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How to unlock fishing in Diablo 4
The Lord of Hatred DLC has a new story, and you’ll travel to Skovos as part of it. You can unlock fishing at a location south of Philios. The unlock part happens relatively early, and there’s no way for you to miss it since fishing is introduced as a main quest.
When you reach the quest location by following the marker, you’ll come across a fisherman named Shi Yugong. He will complain about the noise you’re making and ask you to catch a fish. You’ll immediately catch a fish, which will infuriate him further.
This moment unlocks the Fishing mechanic and teaches you the task. Fishing, essentially, works as an emote for some reason, and you can find it from the emote wheel. Once activated, you can press any of your skill buttons to reel in a fish. Once it’s reeled in, interact with the fish to add it to your inventory.
Why should you fish in Diablo 4
For starters, fishing allows you to unlock and complete the Favor for a Favor quest. This is a side quest where you have to catch a fish for your collection. You can complete the task just after unlocking fishing. Then, speak with Shi, and he will ask you to catch three specific species:
- Kokalodon
- Silverbelly
- Darkling
There are over 100 different types of fish to catch. Catching all of them will help you complete the Adept Angler achievement. If you’re a completionist, there’s one grindy achievement to complete. That said, the developers did tease us about secrets being hidden in the depths under the water. For the time being, you can trade the fish with the NPC. Moreover, fishing can also pull in rare items, including Legendaries and Uniques.
Hence, there’s never a bad time to try your luck and cast your rod in Diablo 4.
