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| {{For|the item|Bait (item)|R=This article is about the item category.}} | | {{For|the item|Bait (item)|R=This article is about the item category.}} |
− | '''Bait''' can be attached to a [[Fiberglass Rod]] or an [[Iridium Rod]], or inserted into a [[Crab Pot]]. Fishing rods do not require bait, but fish will bite faster with bait; specialized baits provide additional benefits. Crab Pots require bait to catch [[fish]] (unless the player has the [[Skills#Fishing|Luremaster]] profession), but there is no difference when using specialized types of bait. Bait is always a single-use item. | + | '''Bait''' can be attached to a [[Fiberglass Rod]], an [[Iridium Rod]], an [[Advanced Iridium Rod]], or inserted into a [[Crab Pot]]. Fishing rods do not require bait, but fish will bite faster with bait; specialized baits provide additional benefits. Crab Pots require bait to catch [[fish]] (unless the player has the [[Skills#Fishing|Luremaster]] profession). Bait is always a single-use item. |
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| ==Use== | | ==Use== |
| <section begin="baituse" /> | | <section begin="baituse" /> |
− | To attach bait to a [[Tools#Fishing Poles|fishing rod]], open the [[inventory]], click on the bait ([[File:Left-Click.png|24px]] left-click or [[File:Right-Click.png|24px]] right-click, depending on how many bait will be used), and then [[File:Right-Click.png|24px]] on the rod. To remove bait, [[File:Right-Click.png|24px]] on the rod.
| + | Requires: {{name|Fiberglass Rod|class=inline}}, {{name|Iridium Rod|class=inline}}, or {{name|Advanced Iridium Rod|class=inline}}. |
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| Each cast uses one piece of bait or one magnet. When all bait is used up, the game pops up a notification saying "You've used your last piece of bait." | | Each cast uses one piece of bait or one magnet. When all bait is used up, the game pops up a notification saying "You've used your last piece of bait." |
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| + | To attach bait to a [[Tools#Fishing Poles|fishing rod]], open the [[inventory]], click on the bait ([[File:Left-Click.png|24px]] left-click or [[File:Right-Click.png|24px]] right-click, depending on how many bait will be used), and then [[File:Right-Click.png|24px]] on the rod. To remove bait, [[File:Right-Click.png|24px]] on the rod. |
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| On an Xbox controller, press [[File:360 A.png|24px]] on the bait to select the whole stack (or [[File:360 X.png|24px]] to pick up a single one), then [[File:360 X.png|24px]] to attach to the rod. | | On an Xbox controller, press [[File:360 A.png|24px]] on the bait to select the whole stack (or [[File:360 X.png|24px]] to pick up a single one), then [[File:360 X.png|24px]] to attach to the rod. |
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| Bait can be detached by pressing [[File:PS4 Cross.png|24px]] on either Controller. ([[File:Switch Y.png|24px]] on Nintendo Switch) | | Bait can be detached by pressing [[File:PS4 Cross.png|24px]] on either Controller. ([[File:Switch Y.png|24px]] on Nintendo Switch) |
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− | For the mobile version, bait can be added to the fishing rod by opening the inventory, then dragging the bait and dropping it on top of the rod. | + | For the mobile version, bait can be added to the fishing rod by opening the inventory, then dragging the bait and dropping it on top of the rod.<section end="baituse" /> |
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− | (Can not be used with Bamboo Pole)
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| ==Bait Items== | | ==Bait Items== |
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| {|class="wikitable roundedborder" | | {|class="wikitable roundedborder" |
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| |[[Bait (item)|Bait]] | | |[[Bait (item)|Bait]] |
| |{{Description|Bait}} | | |{{Description|Bait}} |
− | |Default bait, decreases the time taken for fish to bite (reduces the delay before a nibble by 50%) and lowers chance of getting [[trash]] items. The recipe is earned at [[Fishing]] Level 2. | + | |Default bait, decreases the time taken for fish to bite (reduces the delay before a nibble by 50%) and lowers chance of getting [[trash]] items. The recipe is earned at [[Fishing#Fishing Skill|Fishing level 2]]. |
− | |{{price|5}} | + | |{{Price|5}} |
| |{{name|Bug Meat|1}} | | |{{name|Bug Meat|1}} |
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| |[[Magnet]] | | |[[Magnet]] |
| |{{Description|Magnet}} | | |{{Description|Magnet}} |
− | |Increases the treasure chance by 15% (30% base chance instead of 15%). Despite the description, the bite rate is the same as for standard bait. The recipe is earned at [[Fishing]] level 9. | + | |Increases the treasure chance by 15% (30% base chance instead of 15%). Despite the description, the bite rate is the same as for standard bait. The recipe is earned at [[Fishing#Fishing Skill|Fishing level 9]]. |
− | |{{price|1000}} | + | |{{Price|1000}} |
| |{{name|Iron Bar|1}} | | |{{name|Iron Bar|1}} |
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| |[[Wild Bait]] | | |[[Wild Bait]] |
| |{{Description|Wild Bait}} | | |{{Description|Wild Bait}} |
− | |Decreases the time taken for fish to bite slightly more than standard bait, reducing the delay before a nibble by 62.5%. Does not provide a chance to catch two of a type of [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary Fish]]. The recipe is obtained from [[Linus]]' [[Linus#Four Hearts|4-heart event]]. | + | |Decreases the time taken for fish to bite slightly more than standard bait, reducing the delay before a nibble by 62.5%. Does not provide a chance to catch two of the same type of [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary Fish]]. The recipe is obtained from [[Linus]]' [[Linus#Four Hearts|4-heart event]]. |
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| + | When used in a Crab Pot, Wild Bait decreases the chance of catching trash compared to using [[Bait (item)|standard bait]] if the player does not have the [[Skills#Fishing|Mariner]] profession. |
| |N/A | | |N/A |
| |{{name|Fiber|10}}{{name|Slime|5}}{{name|Bug Meat|5}} | | |{{name|Fiber|10}}{{name|Slime|5}}{{name|Bug Meat|5}} |
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| |[[Magic Bait]] | | |[[Magic Bait]] |
| |{{Description|Magic Bait}} | | |{{Description|Magic Bait}} |
− | |20 Magic Bait will be received when purchased. The recipe can also be purchased from [[Qi's Walnut Room]] for {{price|20|gem}}. The bite rate is the same as for standard bait. | + | |20 Magic Bait will be received when purchased. The recipe can also be purchased from [[Qi's Walnut Room]] for {{Price|20|gem}}. The bite rate is the same as for standard bait. |
− | |{{price|5|gem}} | + | |{{Price|5|gem}} |
| |{{name|Radioactive Ore|1}}{{name|Bug Meat|3}} | | |{{name|Radioactive Ore|1}}{{name|Bug Meat|3}} |
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| + | |[[File:Deluxe Bait.png|center]] |
| + | |[[Deluxe Bait]] |
| + | |{{Description|Deluxe Bait}} |
| + | |Decreases the time taken for fish to bite more than standard bait, reducing the delay before a nibble by 67%. The increase of the bar size is a constant 12 pixels. The recipe is earned at [[Fishing#Fishing Skill|Fishing level 4]]. |
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| + | When used in a Crab Pot, Deluxe Bait increases the quality of Crab Pot fish to silver and decreases the chance of catching trash compared to using [[Bait (item)|standard bait]] if the player does not have the [[Skills#Fishing|Mariner]] profession. |
| + | |{{Price|100}} |
| + | |{{name|Bait|5}}{{name|Moss|2}} |
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| + | |[[File:Challenge Bait.png|center]] |
| + | |[[Challenge Bait]] |
| + | |{{Description|Challenge Bait}} |
| + | |'''The fish will escape if it leaves the fishing bar 3 times.''' |
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| + | Although not listed in the description, it decreases the time taken for fish to bite by the same amount as Wild Bait, reducing the delay before a nibble by 62.5%. Provides a chance to catch up to three of the same type of [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary Fish]]. The recipe is earned after receiving the [[Mastery Cave#Masteries|Fishing Mastery]]. |
| + | |N/A |
| + | |{{name|Bone Fragment|5}}{{name|Moss|2}} |
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| + | |[[File:Pink Bait.png|center]] |
| + | |[[Targeted Bait]] |
| + | |Increases your chances to catch (fish name). |
| + | |The fish must still be able to be caught in that area at that time, weather, and season. Targeted bait also works with [[Crab Pot]]s. |
| + | |0.2 x [[Fish]] Price |
| + | |N/A |
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| ==History== | | ==History== |
− | {{History|1.5|Added Magic Bait.}} | + | {{History|1.1|"Check action"-mapped keys should now work to attach bait to a rod.}} |
| + | {{History|1.4|Bait can now be attached to [[Tools#Fishing Poles|fishing rods]] directly from [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|treasure chests]]. Fixed bug where bait was not taken into account for wait time if the first nibble was missed.}} |
| + | {{History|1.5|Added [[Magic Bait]].}} |
| + | {{History|1.6|Added [[Deluxe Bait]], [[Challenge Bait]], and [[Targeted Bait]].}} |
| + | {{History|1.6.3|Fixed bug introduced in v1.6 which caused other types of bait to act as targeted bait for no fish, resulting in excess trash fished.}} |
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| {{NavboxEquipment}} | | {{NavboxEquipment}} |