Navigating the Updated Hallowfall Fishing Derby: A Comprehensive Guide

The Hallowfall Fishing Derby has recently undergone another hotfix, enhancing the rewards and making it a perfect opportunity to dive into the event, especially if you're looking to boost your fishing skills. This guide will walk you through the latest changes and provide tips for making the most of this week, which is notably easier than most.

Latest Changes to the Fishing Derby

The Hallowfall Fishing Derby has seen its reward system revamped. Previously, players could earn 25 tokens upon completing the quest with a single character, plus an additional token for each unique fish caught. The updated system now awards 10 marks per character for quest completion, with an extra mark for each unique fish not yet caught that week. This means you can undertake the quest on multiple characters, effectively increasing your mark earnings.

Moreover, participants will now receive additional rewards: either two Soaked Journal Entries, each contributing 10 levels to your fishing skill and worth five marks, or two Angler/Seekerthreads, each valued at 10 marks. These rewards are Warband bound, enhancing their utility across your characters.

Benefits of the Update

While the changes might seem like a nerf for those focusing on cosmetics with only one or two characters, they actually represent a buff for players aiming to maximize their fishing skills across multiple characters. Those not yet maxed out in fishing or seeking to level up quickly will find this update particularly beneficial.

Embrace the “Easy Week”

This week is classified as one of the "easy" weeks in the Fishing Derby calendar. Unlike other weeks that require catching at least one rare fish, this week's challenge involves catching a common fish and two uncommons. This significantly reduces the time needed to complete the quest. For example, with a high fishing level and some buffs, I managed to finish the quest in just four minutes.

If you have characters lagging behind in their fishing proficiency, this week offers an excellent chance to catch up quickly.

Tips for Success

  1. Maximize Your Characters: Take advantage of the ability to complete the quest on multiple characters to accumulate more marks and rewards.

  2. Leverage the Easy Catches: Focus on this week’s easier fish to expedite your quest completion.

  3. Utilize Buffs: Enhance your fishing speed and success rate with available buffs, making the process even more efficient.

  4. Plan Your Rewards: Decide whether you want to use your marks for fishing level boosts or save for valuable Angler/Seekerthreads.

29 Sep 2024