Fishing in Undawn

In the world of Undawn, your character will need access to a variety of survival resources. Food is one of them. While you could certainly stick to gathered fruit and meat from wild animals, that might get boring after a while. But worry not, for there's also a Fishing feature in Undawn. In the game, the player can obtain various kinds of fish from the Fishing feature to feed their character. There are also occasional surprises!

**Getting Started**

First of all, fishing is not a skill that your character has to learn. Instead, the feature is automatically unlocked when they complete the requisite main missions. However, to go fishing, you must first have two items on hand: a fishing rod and some bait. These items can be crafted on the go after your character learns the crafting skill via Roles. The crafting materials required vary depending on level.

Also, note that after the two items have been created, they will have to be equipped as well. While the fishing rod can be equipped from your backpack, the bait has to be equipped via the upper right corner of the Fishing screen (as shown in the illustration above).

Keep in mind that the fishing skill is not accessed through the usual interface but from Portable Tools in the survival screen. Open up the screen, then tap Fish to enter Fishing mode. You will find at this point that your character is holding their fishing rod, and the main button on your right joystick is now the Fish button. Tap and hold this button to point your fishing rod in the direction you wish to cast your line.

Finally, a mixture of various geographic factors go into what makes the perfect fishing spot. The river in Redwood Forest is one such fishing spot. Players can fish from the banks of any river. To fish from a shoal of fish, however, you will have to cast your line into the shoal. Find the right spot, cast your line in the right place, and all you have to do is wait!

**Fishing Techniques**

In the world of Undawn, the more premium fish are more easily obtained with know-how and the right techniques.

**1. Shoals**: Certain types of fish can only be caught from within a shoal of fish. Shoals randomly spawn in the water from time to time. Unlike other kinds of resources, shoals are not marked on the World Map. This means that the player has to go hunt for them. However, do pay attention to your mini-map during your hunt: shoals appear here in the form of a fish icon (as shown in the illustration above).

**2. Safe fishing spots**: Zombies are a perennial worry no matter which map you are on, and once you've been spotted by them, the attack is all but imminent. There are two ways to deal with this problem.

First, watch your character's personal hygiene. The less your character stinks, the less likely your character will be detected by zombies. Second, you can tap "Pass" in the lower right corner of the Fishing interface, select the map that you are currently on, and then tap the "Go to Safe Fishing Zone" button in the lower left corner. The system will then locate a safe fishing spot and take your character there. However, do note that the catch can be quite limited at these spots.

**3. Catch conditions for various types of fish:** You can use the Pass interface to help you locate a safe fishing spot for your character. More importantly, you can also use the Gallery tab to look up more information, such as catch conditions, and the purpose and geographic distribution of items, etc.

**4. The Angler role:** In the game, there is the Angler role, and each time a player goes fishing they earn Angler XP that can be used to raise their Angler level. Various fishing-related skills are unlocked as the player's Angler level is raised. For example, players who are Lv. 5 Anglers or above can use the Auto Fish function, meaning that they can cast their line and then walk away to do something else! It's a real time-saver.

**What to Do with Your Catch**

Currently, you can only cook the fish that you have caught. However, fishing can land you more than just fish! Within the Pass interface is the Gallery tab. Here, you can see that some of the items listed are non-fish items needed for certain missions like car keys and socks, as well as junk items like cans. Sometimes, fishing can also reap you a treasure chest, the contents of which can vary dramatically from chest to chest.

**Conclusion**

The Fishing feature in Undawn is fairly sophisticated. Where you should cast your line is determined by what your character needs at the time. That means the angler may have to travel a bit in order to obtain the resources that they need. In addition, the Angler role makes the Fishing feature even more interesting to play. Apart from the pleasant surprises that the role brings, it can also help enhance your character's battle power. So, whether you like fishing in real life or not, be sure to check out the Fishing feature in the game!