How to Catch Infected Fish in Palia

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the complete process of catching infected fish in Palia. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler, this tutorial will help you locate, prepare, and successfully catch infected fish in the Elderwood map.

Prerequisites: Complete the Main Quest

Before you can catch infected fish, you’ll need to progress through the main quest for Elderwood and complete the fish quest associated with it. Upon finishing this quest, you’ll receive the recipe for Elderwood Lures—an essential tool for catching infected fish.

Crafting Elderwood Lures

The Elderwood Lure recipe requires three key materials:

Elderwood orchid

Pylium ore

Infected essence

All of these materials can be gathered around the Elderwood map. Once you’ve collected the necessary items, craft your Elderwood Lures and attach them to your fishing rod.

Finding Infected Fish Nodes

Look for purple fishing nodes or purple bubbles on the Elderwood map. These are the locations where infected fish spawn. Once you’ve spotted a purple node, equip your rod and prepare to cast.

Fishing for Infected Fish

Casting Your Line

Select any bait you prefer and cast your line directly to the purple fishing node. Make sure your fishing line turns purple when it reaches the node—this indicates you’re in the correct position to catch infected fish.

Confirming Your Catch

When you successfully catch an infected fish, it will appear in your inventory alongside infected essence. You’ll be able to see this confirmation on the left side of your screen. This visual indicator confirms that you’ve caught an infected fish rather than a regular fish.

Summary

Catching infected fish in Palia is straightforward once you’ve completed the necessary prerequisites. Complete the Elderwood main quest and fish quest, gather the materials for Elderwood Lures, find the purple fishing nodes, and cast your line. When your catch appears with infected essence in your inventory, you’ve successfully caught an infected fish. Now you’re ready to tackle more advanced fishing challenges in Palia!

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