Fishing returns in Ys 10: Nordics and offers multiple rewards for catching fish on various islands throughout the game as they become available via exploration and progressing through the main story. Fishing becomes available in Chapter 2 when the party reaches Termina Island . A cutscene with Grenn and Dr. Asrad begins, and from that point on, you can start fishing on the island and a spot inside the first cave on Termina.

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Away from the action RPG combat, Adol can fish for tuna at sea with special bait, as well as at beaches, docks, and dungeons that contain water. This guide will show you how to fish, along with the locations of some of the most valuable fish to track down in Ys 10: Nordics.

How To Fish In Ys 10: Nordics

Fishing will become available when the party crashes into Termina Island, and there are already a few fishing spots to use when learning. The first is available on the beach, but the others are hidden inside the dungeons. Keep a look out for circulating fish to cast the rod. However, before fishing, Adol will need some fishing bait. This can be purchased from general stores in towns or from the ship's general store when Monina joins the crew in Chapter 4. With the rod and some bait, use the following steps to catch fish:

  • When near a fishing circle, select the Action button.
  • Select Fish and cast the line.
  • With the bait in the water, wait for the fish to take a bite, then mash the X on PlayStation, A on an Xbox Controller and the Steam Deck, or B on the Nintendo Switch until the red bar is full.
Ys 10 Adol catching a fish in Termina
  • If the green support bar is full, the fish may get away before you reel it in.
  • Watch for the button prompts, such as moving the L-Stick or directional buttons, and then stop mashing until their indicators disappear.

How To Get Rewards From Fishing

After defeating the Greigr in Chapter 4, you can report your fishing results in the ship's common room by interacting with the table. Adol will receive rewards from Dr. Asrad. When out in the open sea, open the Action Menu, select 'To the Common Room,' and approach the table. Here, select Prepare, Report Results, and Report Fishing Results.

Fish Locations In Ys 10: Nordics

Ys 10 sea fish locations

Ys 10: Nordics is a seafaring game where Adol and his crew must explore the open seas, islands, and dungeons across the sea. It's a fairly open experience that opens up from Chapter 4 onward. For the most part, you can explore and locate all the fish for the rewards and obtain the 'A-fish-ionado' Trophy/Achievement.

Small Sized Fish

Fish Type

Location

Sadina

Termina Island, Farun Island, and Isle of Recollection

Soldier Crab

Termina Island inside the first cave, Balta Island, Haze Isle, Krangal Island, Great Tidal Reef, and the Seabed Temple of Aegir

Marine Amana

Kalon Island, Inlet Isle, Lecto Island

Obella Herring

Auron Island, Anchor Island, Breeze Island, and Balta Island

Boleh

Viewpoint Isle, Haze Island, and Krangal Island

Robushu

Dvergr Coast and Viewpoint Isle

Blue Saddie

Kalon Island and Falun Island

Medium Sized Fish

Fish Type

Location

Saman

Anchor Island and Balta Island

Ryunga

Charon Island, Haze Island, and Termina Island

Purch

Haze Island

Rowana

Haze Island and Isle of Recollection

Glass Corp

Seabed Temple of Aegir and Falun Island

Mercenary Crab

Charon Island and Viewpoint Isle

Queen Boleh

Dvergr Coast and Ruined Capital of Ribe

Ponffer

Grotto Isle and Dvergr Coast

Calamitis

Seabed Temple of Aegir

Large Sized Fish

Fish Type

Location

North Tuna

Falun Island and Viewpoint Isle

Mud Wells

Moonview Isle

Sunny Saman

Falun Island

Onyx Tuna

Ozmid Expanse and Open Waters

Aqua Marina

Soliel Island and Yotun Island

General Crab

Seabed Temple of Aegir and Red Sand Island

Empress Saman

Giant's Hand Island and Seabed Temple of Aegir

Ancient Fish

Fish Type

Location

Jumpi

Haze Island

Gold Borsas

Redsand Isle

Hineria

Orien Islands

Cobalt Corp

Seabed Temple of Aegir

Murgleys

Crescent Moon Isle

Wishstar

Viewpoint Isle

Megalofang

Viewpoint Isle

Small, medium, and large fish should be delivered to the Reticent Penguin in the Ozmid Expanse. The Ancient Fish should be presented to the Rambunctious Penguin residing in the Raoul Darksea to obtain unique rewards.

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October 25, 2024
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Developer(s)
Nihon Falcom
Platform(s)
PS4, PS5, Switch
Genre(s)
Action, JRPG