What are fishing rods used for in Minecraft? As the name implies, you use them to catch fish such as cod, salmon, tropical fish, or pufferfish. The tropical fish is the rarest of these, with only a 2% chance of dropping. Fishing is the simplest way to gather food in Minecraft, especially if you travel a lot and don’t have time to farm.
But did you know that you can also catch rare items like enchanted books, bows, name tags, saddles, nautilus shells, and even fishing rods? Fishing for these items is obviously much more difficult and requires a lot of luck to catch them but it’s fun and relaxing at the same time.
Now that we know how fishing rods work, it’s about time we start talking about the best enchantments that you can enchant them with. We will explain every enchantment, how they work and which one is the best in the end. List is ranked from worst to best.
- Curse of Vanishing
- Mending
- Unbreaking
- Lure
- Luck of the Sea
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5. Curse of Vanishing
The maximum level for this enchantment is I. To be frank with you, 5. Curse of Vanishing worst thing that you can get on your fishing rod. It makes your fishing rod disappear upon dying and the effect cannot be removed.
It opens possibilities for trolling, Using this enchantment on the fishing rods of others can result in massive mountains of salt!
4. Mending
The maximum level for this enchantment is I. Mending repairs your fishing rod while you’re collecting experience orbs from fishing. This is pretty useful, as it allows you to generate as much food as you wish, without worrying about your fishing rod breaking.
This enchantment is extremely difficult to obtain; you have a small chance of finding it while fishing, trading with villagers, or discovering it in treasure chests.
3. Unbreaking
The maximum level for this enchantment is III. Every time you use your fishing rod, it suffers some damage, which can lead to it breaking in the long run. Unbreaking enchantment causes your fishing rod to be more durable, allowing you to fish for longer periods of time without having to constantly fix it.
2. Lure
The maximum level for this enchantment is III. Lure decreases the amount of time needed to catch a fish – by 5 seconds per level. Lure III basically allows you to fish almost automatically and it goes well in pair with The Luck of The Sea enchantment.
1. Luck of the Sea
The maximum level for this enchantment is III. 1. Luck of the Sea increases your chances of getting rare items and at the same time, decreases the odds of getting the crappy ones. This enchantment is probably one of the most broken ones in Minecraft, as it allows you to fish enchanted weapons, as well as enchanted books and other rare items.
In summary:
This is how fishing rods function. Use them to gather food, and collect enchanted books or weapons. Perfect while you’re on the move or you just want to relax somewhere nice!
Commonly asked questions about fishing rod in Minecraft
Can I find a fishing rod?
You certainly can. Fishing rods can be purchased from villagers or discovered in containers, which are typically found in sunken boats or buried treasures. They can be found with enchants placed on them as well!
What’s the point of the Carrot on a Stick?
Well, you use it to control pigs while you’ve saddled them. It is made by combining a fishing rod and a carrot in the crafting 3×3 grid.
Should I fish or farm?
It all depends on what’s more convenient for you. If you’re constantly moving, looking for a place to settle in, then you should fish, as you won’t have time to grow your crops. But if you’ve already settled, then farming might seem preferable.