How to Obtain Lava Fishing Gear in Terraria
To acquire lava fishing gear in Terraria, you can obtain the Lavaproof Fishing Hook by finding it in Obsidian Crates and Hellstone Crates, which can be acquired through lava fishing, or by using specific lava critters such as the Hell Butterfly, Lavafly, or Magma Snail as bait. The Hotline Fishing Hook is another option, which allows you to fish in lava with any bait and fishing pole, and it can be obtained by completing the 30th quest for the Angler.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Lava Fishing Gear Questions
- What is the reward of lava fishing in Terraria? Lava fishing gives players access to specific types of fish, including the Flarefin Koi, Obsidifish, and Obsidian Swordfish, which are required for certain potions like the Inferno Potion and Potion of Return.
- How do you get lava charm fishing? To get lava charm fishing, you need to make a Lavaproof Bug Net from 15 Hellstone bars and 1 Bug Net, then gather lava butterflies and snails from Hell.
- How do you get the best fishing gear in Terraria? The most effective fishing rod is the Golden Fishing Rod, acquired by completing the 30th quest for the Angler, and the most viable bait is the Master Bait.
Lava Fishing Accessories and Gear
- Can you use Master Bait in lava? Yes, you can use Master Bait in lava once you have the Lavaproof Fishing Hook or the Hotline Fishing Rod.
- What accessory lets you fish in lava? The Hotline Fishing Hook, Lavaproof Tackle Bag, Lavaproof Fishing Hook, or using Magma Snail, Lavafly, or Hell Butterfly as bait lets you fish in lava.
- What is the best bait for lava fishing in Terraria? The Lavafly is a critter that can be used as bait to fish in lava, and it can be caught with a Lavaproof Bug Net or Golden Bug Net.
Rare Items and Enemies
- What is the rarest fish in Terraria? The Zephyr Fish is the rarest fish, with a 0.06% chance to catch it with 50% Fishing Power and 0.13% with 100% Fishing Power.
- How rare is the sextant? The Sextant has a 2.94% chance to be received as a reward for completing a Fishing quest for the Angler NPC.
- Does luck help with fishing Terraria? Yes, positive luck gives a chance to silently multiply your fishing power by a random number between 110% and 140%.
Lava Fishing and Gear
- What fishing pole to fish in lava Terraria? Any fishing pole can fish in lava using Lava Critters caught in the Underworld or by having a Lavaproof Fishing Hook equipped.
- How do you get a magma skull? The Magma Skull is crafted from a Lava Charm and an Obsidian Skull, combining the effects of both items.
- Does lava destroy gold Terraria? Lava will destroy most furniture and platforms, except Obsidian and Stone Platforms, and most dropped items of White Rarity will be destroyed when submerged in Lava.
Additional Information
- What displays moon phase in Terraria? The Sextant displays the moon phase, which can be obtained from the Angler NPC as a fishing quest reward.
- Is sextant better than astrolabe? A sextant can measure an angle on any plane and is more accurate, making it better than an astrolabe for navigation purposes.
- How do you fish for Obsidian Crates? The only way to fish the Obsidian Crate in Pre-Hardmode without the Hotline Fishing Hook or a Lavaproof Fishing Hook is to use lava bait: the Hell Butterfly, Lavafly, or Magma Snail.