Ocean Fishing

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[[Ocean Fishing]] is a [[Duties|duty]] that is exclusive to [[fisher]]s, where a group sets sail together on [[the Endeavor]] in search of adventure on [[the High Seas]]. It requires a party of 1 to 24 players and has a time limit of 60 minutes. It was introduced in [[patch 5.2]] of [[Shadowbringers]] expansion.

==Requirements==
*[[Quest]]: {{questlink|feature|All the Fish in the Sea}}
*Level 1 [[Fisher]]
*[[NPC]] [[Fhilsnoe]] in [[Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks]] {{coords|7.8, 14.5}}
*Pre-requisite quest: {{questlink|feature|My First Fishing Rod}}

==Participating in Ocean Fishing==
Every two hours (Earth time), players have a fifteen-minute window to register by speaking with [[Dryskthota]] on the [[Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks]] {{coords|3.0, 12.7}}. If intending to enter as a party, the party leader must be the one to speak with the NPC.
* Players will be matched together to form a full party when participating solo or with a party of fewer than eight members.
* The ship will depart when all 24 spots in the queue have filled.
* If not all spots have filled by the departure time (15 minutes past the hour), the ship will depart even if there are fewer than 24 crew members.

When ocean fishing is available, the NPC will be marked with an "!" icon on the map and the NPC herself will have the[[File:Otherquest.png|24px]]icon.

[[File:ocean fishing1.png]]

==Availability and Routes==
Depending on the time slot, the route taken and time of arrival at the destination may vary. For more information, speak with [[Dryskthota]] on the [[Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks]] {{coords|3.0, 12.7}} and select "View Sailing Schedule." You can also set an alarm for the time of departure via subcommands.

When embarking on a voyage, players may select either the "Indigo Route" or the "Ruby Route" (added in [[patch 6.4]]). Players must complete the main scenario quest {{questlink|mainscenario|Stormblood (Quest)}} to unlock the Ruby Route. The Indigo Route is located on waters off the western shores of [[Eorzea]], while the Ruby Route is located in the [[Far East]].

[[File:ocean fishing2.png]]

===Indigo Route Destinations===
* Northern Strait of Merlthor (The Southern Strait of Merlthor → Galadion Bay → The Northern Strait of Merlthor)
* Rhotano Sea (Galadion Bay → The Southern Strait of Merlthor → Rhotano Sea)
* Bloodbrine Sea (The Cieldalaes → The Northern Strait of Merlthor → The Bloodbrine Sea)
* Rothlyt Sound (The Cieldalaes → Rhotano Sea → The Rothlyt Sound)

===Ruby Route Destinations===
* Ruby Price (The Sirensong Sea → Kugane → The Ruby Sea)
* One River (The Sirensong Sea → Kugane → The One River)

==Fishing on the Endeavor==
[[The Endeavor|The ''Endeavor'']] sails to fishing locations off the coast of various locations, such as [[Costa del Sol]] and [[Horizon]], which can be seen in the background. Each Ocean Fishing trip contains three fishing locations. Players will have seven minutes to reel in fish at each location, with various rewards on offer. Note that players are unable to cast their fishing rods during the last 30 seconds at each location.

===Bait===
The fish encountered on the ''Endeavor'' will only bite on special baits suited for ocean fishing. (Versatile Lures are also valid options.) These baits are available from the [[Merchant and Mender (Ocean Fishing)|Merchant & Mender]] on the [[Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks]] {{coords|3.2, 12.8}} or onboard the ''Endeavor'' {{coords|6.1, 6.1}}:
* {{item icon|Krill}}
* {{item icon|Ragworm}}
* {{item icon|Plump Worm}}
* {{item icon|Versatile Lure}}

Additionally, the rare [[Fabled Legendary Fish|Fabled Legendary fish]] on these routes require other specific baits. The Merchant & Mender aboard the ship does not sell these, so players will need to come prepared.
* {{item icon|Glowworm}} (for {{item icon|Sothis}})
* {{item icon|Shrimp Cage Feeder}} (for {{item icon|Coral Manta}})
* {{item icon|Heavy Steel Jig}} (for {{item icon|Elasmosaurus}})
* {{item icon|Rat Tail}} (for {{item icon|Stonescale}})
* {{item icon|Squid Strip}} (for {{item icon|Hafgufa}} and {{item icon|Hells' Claw}})
* {{item icon|Pill Bug}} (for {{item icon|Seafaring Toad}})
* {{item icon|Mackerel Strip}} (for {{item icon|Taniwha}})
* {{item icon|Stonefly Nymph}} (for {{item icon|Jewel of Plum Spring}})

===Spectral Currents===
Whenever a crew member catches a [[Spectral Fish]], they may trigger a Spectral Current for the boat. When this happens, the pool of available fish changes to the stop's spectral variant, which have faster bite times and are worth significantly more points.
* A maximum of one spectral current can be triggered at each of the boat's stops.
* Spectral currents cannot be triggered when there is less than 1:30 remaining at the current stop.
* If a spectral current isn't triggered at a particular stop, the proc chance is slightly improved for the following stop.

Spectral currents will usually last 2 minutes. However, spectral current duration is affected by the following factors:
* The spectral current will end at 0:30 even if there would have continued longer. The remaining time will be added to the next spectral current (to a maximum of 3 minutes).
* If a spectral current isn't triggered a particular stop, the next spectral current will have its duration extended to 3 minutes.

The [[Spectral Fish]] for each route will have a "preferred bait" which they are more likely to bite on. The preferred bait may be communicated in /shout chat to the rest of the alliance to maximize the chance of a Spectral Current spawning.
{| {{STDT|item}}
|-
! Location
! Preferred Bait
! Spectral Fish
|-
| Bloodbrine Sea || {{item icon|Krill}} || {{item icon|Spectral Eel}}
|-
| The Ciedalaes || {{item icon|Ragworm}} || {{item icon|Spectral Butterfly}}
|-
| Galadion Bay || {{item icon|Plump Worm}} || {{item icon|Spectral Megalodon}}
|-
| Rhotano Sea || {{item icon|Plump Worm}} || {{item icon|Spectral Bass}}
|-
| Rothlyt Sound || {{item icon|Plump Worm}} || {{item icon|Spectresaur}}
|-
| Southern Merlthor || {{item icon|Krill}} || {{item icon|Spectral Discus}}
|-
| Northern Merlthor || {{item icon|Ragworm}} || {{item icon|Spectral Sea Bo}}
|-
| Sirensong Sea || {{item icon|Plump Worm}} || {{item icon|Spectral Coelacanth}}
|-
| Kugane Coast || {{item icon|Ragworm}} || {{item icon|Spectral Wrasse}}
|-
| Ruby Sea || {{item icon|Krill}} || {{item icon|Spectral Snake Eel}}
|-
| One River || {{item icon|Krill}} || {{item icon|Spectral Kotsu Zetsu}}
|}

===Points===
Rewards are given according to the points earned during Ocean Fishing.
* Releasing or discarding fish will not reduce your point total.

===Records===
Information on points earned, the three most recently caught fish, and time remaining can be viewed during the fishing trip.

[[File:ocean fishing3.png]]

You may also view a list of fish that you have caught in Score Overview.

[[File:ocean fishing4.png]]

===Bonuses===
Bonuses are awarded upon fulfilling certain conditions, either individually or as a group, which affect the rewards given upon completion.

{| {{STDT|item mw-collapsible mw-collapsed}}
|-
! Bonus Name
! Requirement
! Bonus
|-
| [[File:Ocean fishing amateur icon1.png|20px]] [[Ocean Fishing Amateur]] [[File:Ocean fishing enthusiast icon1.png|20px]] [[Ocean Fishing Enthusiast]] [[File:Ocean fishing fanatic icon1.png|20px]] [[Ocean Fishing Fanatic]] || Complete one mission during an ocean fishing voyage. Complete two missions during an ocean fishing voyage. Complete three missions during an ocean fishing voyage. || style="text-align:right"|+5% +10% +20%
|-
| [[File:Small fish in a big pond icon1.png|20px]] [[Small Fish in a Big Pond]] [[File:Big fish in a small pond icon1.png|20px]] [[Big Fish in a Small Pond]] || Score 2,500 points or higher. Score 5,000 points or higher. || style="text-align:right"|+10% +20%
|-
| [[File:A rare catch icon1.png|20px]] [[A Rare Catch]] || Catch a ★★★★ fish. || style="text-align:right"|+10%
|-
| [[File:Catch of a lifetime icon1.png|20px]] [[Catch of a Lifetime]] || Catch a ★★★★★ fish. || style="text-align:right"|+20%
|-
| [[File:Fabled fishers icon1.png|20px]] [[Fabled Fishers]] || As a party, catch 3 or more ★★★★★ fish. || style="text-align:right"|+50%
|-
| [[File:Give a man a fish.png|20px]] [[Give a Man a Fish]] [[File:Teach a man to fish icon1.png|20px]] [[Teach a Man to Fish]] || Catch 15 or more fish when a spectral current is present. Catch 35 or more fish when a spectral current is present. || style="text-align:right"|+10% +20%
|-
| [[File:Favored by llymlaen icon1.png|20px]] [[Favored by Llymlaen]] || Cause a spectral current to occur. || style="text-align:right"|+10%
|-
| [[File:Bream team galadion bay icon1.png|20px]] [[Bream Team: Galadion Bay]] || As a party, catch 10 or more different fish in Galadion Bay. || style="text-align:right"|+10%
|-
| [[File:Bream team southern strait of merlthor icon1.png|20px]] [[Bream Team: Southern Strait of Merlthor]] || As a party, catch 10 or more different fish in the Southern Strait of Merlthor. || style="text-align:right"|+10%
|-
| [[File:Bream team northern strait of merlthor icon1.png|20px]] [[Bream Team: Northern Strait of Merlthor]] || As a party, catch 10 or more different fish in the Northern Strait of Merlthor. || style="text-align:right"|+10%
|-
| [[File:Bream team rhotano sea icon1.png|20px]] [[Bream Team: Rhotano Sea]] || As a party, catch 10 or more different fish in the Rhotano Sea. || style="text-align:right"|+10%
|-
| [[File:Bream team cieldalaes icon1.png|20px]] [[Bream Team: Cieldalaes]] || As a party, catch 10 or more different fish in the Cieldalaes. || style="text-align:right"|+10%
|-
| [[File:Bream team bloodbrine sea icon1.png|20px]] [[Bream Team: Bloodbrine Sea]] || As a party, catch 10 or more different fish in the Bloodbrine Sea. || style="text-align:right"|+10%
|-
| [[File:Bream team rothlyt sound icon1.png|20px]] [[Bream Team: Rothlyt Sound]] || As a party, catch 10 or more different fish in Rothlyt Sound. || style="text-align:right"|+10%
|-
| [[File:Bream team sirensong sea icon1.png|20px]] [[Bream Team: Sirensong Sea]] || As a party, catch 10 or more different fish in the Sirensong Sea. || style="text-align:right"|+10%
|-
| [[File:Bream team kugane coast icon1.png|20px]] [[Bream Team: Kugane Coast]] || As a party, catch 10 or more different fish at the Kugane coast. || style="text-align:right"|+10%
|-
| [[File:Bream team ruby price icon1.png|20px]] [[Bream Team: Ruby Price]] || As a party, catch 10 or more different fish in the Ruby Price. || style="text-align:right"|+10%
|-
| [[File:Bream team lower one river icon1.png|20px]] [[Bream Team: Lower One River]] || As a party, catch 10 or more different fish in the lower One River. || style="text-align:right"|+10%
|-
| [[File:Octopus travelers icon1.png|20px]] [[Octopus Travelers]] || As a party, catch 150 or more octopodes. || style="text-align:right"|+20%
|-
| [[File:Certifiable shark hunters icon1.png|20px]] [[Certifiable Shark Hunters]] || As a party, catch 200 or more sharks. || style="text-align:right"|+30%
|-
| [[File:Jelled together icon1.png|20px]] [[Jelled Together]] || As a party, catch 150 or more jellyfish. || style="text-align:right"|+20%
|-
| [[File:Maritime dragonslayers icon1.png|20px]] [[Maritime Dragonslayers]] || As a party, catch 100 or more seadragons. || style="text-align:right"|+10%
|-
| [[File:Balloon catchers icon1.png|20px]] [[Balloon Catchers]] || As a party, catch 250 or more fugu. || style="text-align:right"|+30%
|-
| [[File:Crab boat crew icon1.png|20px]] [[Crab Boat Crew]] || As a party, catch 250 or more crabs. || style="text-align:right"|+30%
|-
| [[File:Sticking it to the manta icon1.png|20px]] [[Sticking it to the Manta]] || As an individual, catch 25 or more manta. || style="text-align:right"|+20%
|-
| [[File:Maximum mussel icon1.png|20px]] [[Maximum Mussel]] || As a party, catch 350 or more shellfish. || style="text-align:right"|+30%
|-
| [[File:Squid squadron icon1.png|20px]] [[Squid Squadron]] || As a party, catch 400 or more squid. || style="text-align:right"|+30%
|-
| [[File:Shrimp smorgasbord icon1.png|20px]] [[Shrimp Smorgasbord]] || As an individual, catch 50 or more shrimp. || style="text-align:right"|+20%
|}

===Experience Point Gain===
Ocean fishing awards experience points based on your level regardless of which fish are caught, making it ideal for leveling up.

==Completion==
Once three fishing locations have been visited, the voyage will end and final results will be announced.

[[File:ocean fishing5.png]]

==Shops & Services==
{{merchant list|The Endeavor}}

==Rewards==
Rewards are given according to the total number of points earned. Each individual player's rewards differ according to current level.

{| {{STDT}}
|-
! Player Level
! Reward
|-
| 1 to 49 || {{exp}} EXP
|-
| 50 to 99 || {{exp}} EXP {{scrip|purple gatherer}} [[Purple Gatherers' Scrip]]
|-
| 100 || {{scrip|purple gatherer}} [[Purple Gatherers' Scrip]] {{scrip|orange gatherer}} [[Orange Gatherers' Scrip]]
|-
|}
* Players who abandon ocean fishing prior to completion will not receive any rewards.
* To obtain Gatherer's Scrips, players must first complete the quest {{questlink|feature|Inscrutable Tastes}}. 
* * Additionally, [[Orange Gatherers' Scrip]]s are only awarded for catching fish which require Fisher's Intuition.

==Achievements==
Ocean Fishing is associated with the following [[achievements]]:
{| {{STDT| mech1 sortable align-left mw-collapsible mw-collapsed}}
{{achievement table header}}
{{achievement table row|Denizens of Galadion}}
{{achievement table row|Specters of Galadion}}
{{achievement table row|Denizens of South Merlthor}}
{{achievement table row|Specters of South Merlthor}}
{{achievement table row|Denizens of North Merlthor}}
{{achievement table row|Specters of North Merlthor}}
{{achievement table row|Denizens of the Rhotano}}
{{achievement table row|Specters of the Rhotano}}
{{achievement table row|Denizens of the Cieldalaes}}
{{achievement table row|Specters of the Cieldalaes}}
{{achievement table row|Denizens of the Bloodbrine}}
{{achievement table row|Specters of the Bloodbrine}}
{{achievement table row|Denizens of the Rothlyt Sound}}
{{achievement table row|Specters of the Rothlyt Sound}}
{{achievement table row|Denizens of the Sirensong Sea}}
{{achievement table row|Specters of the Sirensong Sea}}
{{achievement table row|Denizens of the Kugane Coast}}
{{achievement table row|Specters of the Kugane Coast}}
{{achievement table row|Denizens of the Ruby Sea}}
{{achievement table row|Specters of the Ruby Sea}}
{{achievement table row|Denizens of the One River}}
{{achievement table row|Specters of the One River}}
{{achievement table row|On a Boat I}}
{{achievement table row|On a Boat II}}
{{achievement table row|On a Boat III}}
{{achievement table row|On a Boat IV}}
{{achievement table row|On a Boat V}}
{{achievement table row|No More Fish in the Sea I}}
{{achievement table row|No More Fish in the Sea II}}
{{achievement table row|No More Fish in the Sea III}}
{{achievement table row|No More Fish in the Sea IV}}
{{achievement table row|Near, Far, Wherever Fish Are I}}
{{achievement table row|Near, Far, Wherever Fish Are II}}
{{achievement table row|Near, Far, Wherever Fish Are III}}
{{achievement table row|What Did Octopodes Do to You?}}
{{achievement table row|What Did Sharks Do to You?}}
{{achievement table row|What Did Jellyfish Do to You?}}
{{achievement table row|What Did Seadragons Do to You?}}
{{achievement table row|What Did Balloons Do to You?}}
{{achievement table row|What Did Crabs Do to You?}}
{{achievement table row|What Did Mantas Do to You?}}
{{achievement table row|What Did Shellfish Do to You?}}
{{achievement table row|What Did Squid Do to You?}}
{{achievement table row|What Did Shrimp Do to You?}}
{{achievement table row|Mine, Mine, Mine}}
{{achievement table row|Double-backwards Somersault}}
|}

==External Links==
*[https://ffxiv.oceanfishing.boats/indigo/ ffxiv.oceanfishing.boats - Ocean Fishing Helper]
*[https://guides.ffxivteamcraft.com/guide/beginners-ocean-fishing-guide Teamcraft Guides - Beginner's Ocean Fishing Guide]
*[https://guides.ffxivteamcraft.com/guide/ocean-fishing-points Teamcraft Guides - Ocean Fishing Scoring]

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