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The fishing gameplay in Genshin Impact 2.1 doesn't only feature five different fish families, but there are also four different baits to obtain. Every species only responds to one type of bait, so it's important to have recipes for all of them.

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This new permanent feature has the potential to bring new fish-themed weapons to Genshin Impact. Currently, the one weapon available for exchange is in high demand. This weapon, "The Catch," requires Raimei Angelfish and Kois. There's a very high possibility that more weapons will be available in exchange for different fish.

Updated September 19, 2022, by Nahda Nabiilah: With the Genshin Impact 3.0 update, a new region, Sumeru, is now available. Apart from the lush jungle and barren desert that players will experience, the new area also comes with a new set of fish to catch. Of course, with new species, different types of bait are required to lure them to the Traveler's fishing pole. Eventually, catching these fishes will allow people to get a new bow called End of the Line. Furthermore, a new type of fish, the Rays were also added back in Genshin Impact 2.4. However, this species doesn't require a new bait, rather they settle for the existing Fake Fly Bait.

How to Get Fish Bait in Genshin Impact

Nantuck in Mondstadt

The first bait players will get is the Fruit Paste Bait. The recipe becomes available as soon as players unlock the fishing feature. Other than Fruit Paste Bait, there are four more available:

  1. Redrot Bait
  2. False Worm Bait
  3. Fake Fly Bait
  4. Sugardew Bait

The first three blueprints can be bought from Nantuck, the angler in Mondstadt. Meanwhile, the recipe for Sugardew Bait is obtainable from Loumelat of the Sumeru Fishing Association. Each of the blueprints requires three Medaka, a common fish that responds to the basic Fruit Paste Bait. After unlocking the recipes, players can craft the baits via the Crafting Table.

Fish Bait Recipes and Uses in Genshin Impact

false worm bait for raimei angelfish

Different ingredients are needed for different baits. Players can refer to this table along with the fish that respond to each bait.

No

Bait Name

Fish That Responds

Bait Crafting Materials

1.

Fruit Paste Bait

  • Aizen Medaka
  • Crystalfish
  • Dawncatcher
  • Glaze Medaka
  • Medaka
  • Sweet-Flower Medaka

  • 1 Sunsettia
  • 1 Wheat

2.

Redrot Bait

  • Akai Maou
  • Betta
  • Lunged Stickleback
  • Snowstrider
  • Venomspine Fish

  • 1 Dendrobium
  • 1 Fowl

3.

False Worm Bait

  • Abiding Angelfish
  • Brown Shirakodai
  • Purple Shirakodai
  • Raimei Angelfish
  • Tea-Colored Shirakodai

  • 1 Slime Condensate
  • 1 Berry

4.

Fake Fly Bait

  • Bitter Pufferfish
  • Pufferfish
  • Golden Koi
  • Rusty Koi
  • Divda Ray
  • Formalo Ray

  • 1 Sakura Bloom
  • 1 Horsetail

5.

Sugardew Bait

  • Halcyon Jade Axe Marlin
  • Lazurite Axe Marlin
  • Peach of the Deep Waves
  • Sandstorm Angler
  • Sunset Cloud Angler
  • True Fruit Angler

  • 1 Harra Fruit
  • 1 Sumeru Rose

How to Get Bait Materials in Genshin Impact

Raiden Shogun next to a Sunsettia tree

After knowing what materials they need for each bait, players should also know where to obtain them.

Materials

Source

Sunsettia

  • Harvest from trees in the open world, mostly in Liyue and Mondstadt
  • Purchase from Bolai (Liyue Harbor) for 170 Mora each
  • Purchase from Aramani (Genshin Impact Dream Vanarana, Sumeru) for 170 Mora each
  • Character Expedition

Wheat

  • Purchase from the General Store (any region) for 100 Mora each

Dendrobium

  • Obtainable all over Nazuchi Beach, Maguu Kenki arena, Pyro Hypostasis arena, and northwest of Kujou Encampment

Fowl

  • Obtainable from killing birds
  • Character Expedition
  • Purchase from Draff (Springvale, Mondstadt) for 240 Mora each
  • Purchase from Ashpazi (Gandharva Ville, Sumeru) for 240 Mora each

Slime Condensate

  • Item drop from killing Slimes

Berry

  • Harvest from bushes in the open world

Sakura Bloom

Horsetail

  • Available in Dihua Marsh and Stone Gate area of Liyue
  • Purchase from the Bubu Pharmacy in Liyue for 240 Mora each
  • Character Expedition

Sumeru Rose

  • Available all over Sumeru
  • Character Expedition

Harra Fruit

  • Harvest from bushes in Sumeru
  • Purchase from Aramani (Dream Vanarana, Sumeru) for 240 Mora each
  • Purchase from Jut (Grand Bazaar, Sumeru City) for 240 Mora each
  • Purchase from Hamawi (General Store, Sumeru City) for 240 Mora each
  • Character Expedition

Fishing baits are as important as the fishing rod itself. Without it, players won't be able to catch the fish they want. It is also crucial to memorize which fish responds to which bait. Otherwise, players will have a hard time angling in Genshin Impact.

The Fishing Line Stabilizer

Aether fishing for Raimei Angelfish in Genshin Impact

A new Genshin Impact gadget is also added to assist players in fishing. This item, Fishing Line Stabilizer is purchasable from any of the members of the Fishing Association for three Medaka. The object can be activated or deactivated from the players' inventory, and when it's activated, it'll automatically ease the fishing process according to how often players have caught the fish they're trying to catch. To be brief, here's what players can roughly expect from the gadget:

  • Less than four fishes caught: No effect
  • Between four and 15 fishes caught: Small buff
  • Over 15 fishes caught: Faster fishing and fishing progress still increase even outside the Ideal Tension Zone

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