The Fisch Tidefall update is not just another content patch. It is the kind of expansion that completely changes how endgame progression feels. Deep sea pressure mechanics, layered zones, rare hunts, secret rods, and a hidden castle all come together to create the most complex update Fisch has ever seen. If you are jumping in for the first time or returning after a break, it can feel overwhelming fast.
As someone who has been grinding Fisch updates since the early days, I can tell you this one rewards preparation and patience more than raw luck. Before diving too deep, some players choose to speed things up by using trusted marketplaces like PVPBank if they want to buy Fisch fish and avoid early bottlenecks. That said, everything in Tidefall is absolutely achievable through normal gameplay if you know what you are doing.
This Fisch Tidefall full update guide walks you through everything step by step. From unlocking the Tidefall zone to mastering pressure mechanics, clearing every area, completing hunts, solving the Obelisk puzzle, and crafting every secret rod, this guide is built to save you time and frustration.
How to Reach Tidefall in Fisch
Tidefall is located beneath the ocean between Mush Grove and Snow Cap, slightly closer to the Ancient Isles. When you are in the right area, you will see broken boats scattered across the water and a visible Tidefall marker below the surface.
Before diving, preparation is non negotiable. Tidefall introduces a pressure meter that drains as you descend. If it reaches zero, you die instantly regardless of oxygen.
You will need advanced diving gear at minimum. Super Flippers or the Tide Breaker are strongly recommended to control movement. A submarine is optional but extremely helpful for safer navigation.
Once you dive down, keep an eye on both oxygen and pressure. Managing pressure becomes a core skill throughout the entire Tidefall update.
Lost Diver Quest Entry Requirement
Your first real objective in the Fisch Tidefall update is the Lost Diver quest. At the surface of the Tidefall area, speak with the Deep Diver NPC on the red boat to begin.
To complete the quest, dive straight down past the two bridges until you reach a sunken submarine. The lost diver NPC is located on the right side of the wreck. Pick them up and immediately ascend until your pressure meter refills. Return the diver to complete the quest and receive the Abyssal Tonic.
Even if the quest appears bugged and does not fully turn in, completion still counts for progression. The Abyssal Tonic becomes critical later.
Entering the Tidefall Main Hub
After completing the Lost Diver quest, you can access the true Tidefall hub. Dive deeper past the submarine and enter the first opening, then continue through a smaller hole below it. A short cutscene confirms your entry.
The Tidefall hub acts as a central connector linking every major zone in the update. You will return here constantly.
Tidefall Vendor and Essential Items
Near the waterfall entrance inside the hub, you will find a vendor that sells some of the most important items in the entire update.
The Abyssal Tonic prevents pressure damage and is mandatory for extended exploration. The Tide Mourner Head is required for crafting later rods. The Fallen Rod is the first essential Tidefall fishing rod and is required for specific quests and rare fish encounters. The Dripstone Collapse Totem triggers key events used for essence farming.
The Fallen Rod has a unique effect that grants a Fallen mutation chance when fishing below negative four hundred depth. This mechanic becomes relevant in several late game steps.
Sunken Reliquary Zone Overview
The Sunken Reliquary is a long corridor style zone focused on exploration and essence collection. This area introduces relic crab cages that offer higher luck and essence pedestals tied to progression.
Dripstones are scattered throughout the zone and must be broken using a pickaxe. Be careful because falling dripstones can kill you instantly. This is not an area where rushing pays off.
The Sunken Reliquary also hosts the Omnithal hunt, including its awakened secret variant. This hunt is required for later progression and rod crafting.
Coral Bastion Zone Overview
Coral Bastion is accessed through a crack on the right side of the Tidefall hub. This zone focuses on faster farming and bestiary completion.
Coral crab cages capture faster than other cage types. The Coral Rod becomes available at fifty percent Tidefall bestiary completion, while the Coral Spear unlocks at seventy five percent.
This zone is also home to the Reef Titan hunt, one of the most important exotic encounters in the update. Its secret variant pushes even veteran players to their limits.
Collapsed Ruins and Crowned Ruins
Collapsed Ruins serves as a transitional zone and connects directly to Crowned Ruins. While it may seem less exciting, it is critical for bestiary completion and the Plesiosaur hunt.
Crowned Ruins is the final public area before accessing the secret content. This zone features golden crab cages which are the best overall in Tidefall. The Royal Spear unlocks at one hundred percent bestiary completion.
The Gold Wraith hunt takes place here, including its ancient secret form. Most importantly, this zone houses the Obelisks puzzle that unlocks the Tidefall Castle.
Obelisk Puzzle and Unlocking Tidefall Castle
The Obelisk puzzle is one of the most important progression gates in the Fisch Tidefall update. Five obelisks located throughout the Tidefall hub must be activated using specific offerings.
The required offerings include Gold Wraith, Omnithal, Plesiosaur, Reef Titan, and a Sparkling Dripstone that has been upgraded through appraisal.
Once all five offerings are placed, the gate to Tidefall Castle opens.
Tidefall Castle Secret Area
Tidefall Castle is a true endgame zone. Fishing inside the castle only works during specific hunts, and it contains the Divine Hunt exclusive to this update.
This area is tied directly to crafting the strongest rods in the game and completing Tidefall’s deepest secrets. Expect long grinds and high difficulty here.
All Secret and Quest Rods in Tidefall
The Tide Mourner Rod is one of the first major quest rods. It requires Tide Essences, Iron Chunks, a Tide Mourner Head, Moonstone, and a large cash investment. Its slam based passive provides massive progress boosts.
The Anchor and Chain Rod always catches three unique fish but has extremely slow lure speed. It is best used for collection and bestiary completion rather than farming.
The Requiem Rod unlocks through a long and complex questline involving Fallen Flying Gurnard, Cosmic Relics, and Awakened Omnithal. Its click based passive is risky but powerful in the right hands.
Thalazar Ruin is the final and strongest rod in the update. Crafting it requires consuming a Trident Rod, gathering multiple relics, all Tidefall essences, and a high cash cost. Its stats and unique mutations place it firmly at the top of the current Fisch meta.
Final Thoughts on the Fisch Tidefall Update
The Fisch Tidefall update reshapes the entire endgame experience. Pressure based exploration, layered progression systems, multi zone hunts, and secret crafting paths reward players who plan ahead and stay patient.
This is not an update you rush through in a weekend. Take it step by step, master each zone, and Tidefall becomes one of the most rewarding expansions Fisch has ever delivered.
