Fish It Withering Rod Guide (June 2026) How to Get

If you are trying to get the Withering Rod in Fish It, you are chasing the strongest endgame fishing rod in the game. Our team spent hours grinding through the questline to break down every step into a simple guide. In this Fish It Withering Rod guide, you will learn exactly how to get the Withering Rod, what prerequisites you need, where to find every crafting material, and how long the whole process takes.

The Withering Rod belongs to the Forgotten rarity tier, which sits above every standard rod you can buy in a shop. You cannot purchase it with coins. Instead, you must complete a three-part questline that starts with the Diamond Researcher and ends at the Crafting Bench in Copper Canyon. Many players get lost because the game does not mark every objective clearly. That is why we mapped out each part with exact locations and time estimates.

The base stats alone make it worth the effort. The Withering Rod gives a 35 percent Luck boost, a 40 percent Mutation Chance boost, and a 25 percent Reel Speed increase over the Diamond Rod. Those numbers matter when you are hunting Forgotten fish that have a one in five thousand catch rate.

This guide is updated for 2026 and covers the complete questline after the Copper Canyon expansion. We also added a preparation checklist and a troubleshooting section so you do not waste time running back and forth. If you are looking for working Fish It codes to boost your progress, check our dedicated code list before you start.

What Is the Withering Rod?

The Withering Rod is a Forgotten rarity fishing rod in Fish It Roblox. It offers the best combination of Luck, Mutation Chance, Reel Speed, and Shiny Chance in the game. You can only obtain it by crafting, which means you must finish the full questline first.

This rod is designed for endgame players who want to hunt Secret and Forgotten fish. The stats are significantly higher than the Diamond Rod, making it the next logical upgrade after you complete the Diamond Researcher quest. Because it is a Forgotten item, it also looks different from every other rod, with a unique visual design that stands out at the fishing dock.

Fish It Withering Rod Guide – How to Get

To get the Withering Rod, you need to complete three major phases. First, finish the Diamond Researcher quest and craft the Oculus Charm. Second, travel to Copper Canyon, speak with the Null NPC, and enter The Mines. Third, participate in the Shipwreck event to collect the Withering Reel, Withering Handle, and Withering Core. After that, you craft the rod at the Crafting Bench.

Each phase has specific requirements. You must own the Diamond Rod before you can even start Part 1. You also need to reach a high enough level to access the Mutation Cellar and the Fish Index system. The entire questline is gated behind progression, so you cannot skip ahead.

We break down every phase below with exact steps, locations, and material lists so you know exactly what to do next.

Prerequisites You Need Before Starting

Before you can touch the Withering Rod questline, you need two things: the Diamond Rod and access to the Mutation Cellar. The Diamond Rod comes from the Diamond Researcher quest, which you complete on the main island. If you do not have it yet, stop here and finish that quest first.

You also need to reach level 5 or higher to unlock the Mutation Cellar. This is where you will craft the Oculus Charm later in Part 1. The game hides this requirement, and many players waste time because they never unlocked the cellar. Double-check your level and the cellar entrance near the docks.

Finally, make sure your Fish Index is open and tracking. You will need to register specific fish to advance the quest. If your index is blank or incomplete, the quest giver will not hand over the next objective. We recommend opening the index before you start so you can see which fish you still need. If you are using a companion to speed up the grind, check our Smudge companion guide.

Part 1 – Complete the Diamond Researcher Quest and Craft Oculus Charms

Part 1 of the Withering Rod questline starts with the Diamond Researcher. You must catch the Flame Tyrant, a rare fish that spawns in specific locations. If you need help finding it, read our Flame Tyrant catching guide for exact spawn times and bait.

After catching the Flame Tyrant, you need to complete the current Fish Index. This means registering every fish available in the current rotation. The index tracks your progress, and the quest will not advance until it is full. Expect to spend some time fishing for commons and uncommons if you ignored them earlier. If you are using a companion, our Smudge leveling guide shows how to boost its efficiency so you finish faster.

The final step in Part 1 is crafting the Oculus Charm. You need three materials: Cave Crystals, Embercrux, and Pyrafruit Relics. Cave Crystals drop from mining nodes in the lower caves. Embercrux comes from defeating the Mutated Megalodon during the night event. Pyrafruit Relics spawn as ground loot near the volcano area. Take all three to the Crafting Bench and build the charm.

Once you hand the Oculus Charm to the Diamond Researcher, you receive the Diamond Rod. This rod is your ticket to Part 2, so do not skip it.

Part 2 – Enter Copper Canyon and The Mines

With the Diamond Rod in your inventory, head to Copper Canyon. This area unlocks after you finish the Diamond Researcher quest. Look for the Null NPC standing near the mine entrance. He is the quest giver for Part 2 and will ask you to enter The Mines.

The Mines is a dungeon-style area filled with ore nodes and rare fish spawns. You do not need to fight anything, but you do need to collect Veilshards. These shards drop from glowing crystal formations on the cave walls. You need ten Veilshards to advance.

While you are in The Mines, keep an eye out for the Blacksmith NPC. He sells a temporary buff that increases your mining speed by 25 percent for thirty minutes. It costs a small amount of coins, and we recommend buying it because it saves real time.

The Mines can be dark, so turn up your brightness or use a torch. The Veilshards glow faintly, but they blend into the crystal walls in low light. We recommend mining every glowing node you see, even if it does not drop a shard, because the nodes respawn after a few minutes.

After collecting the Veilshards, return to Null. He will open the locked gate to the lower levels and mark your map for Part 3. If the gate does not open, make sure you have the Diamond Rod equipped. Some players report bugs when the rod is in their backpack but not equipped.

Part 3 – Join the Shipwreck Event and Gather Materials

Part 3 sends you to the Shipwreck event. This is a timed world event that spawns randomly in the ocean. When it appears, a server-wide message announces the shipwreck location. You have about ten minutes to reach it before it sinks.

You need Diving Gear to enter the wreck. You can buy Diving Gear from the vendor near the docks or craft it with basic materials. Without it, you will take damage and cannot open the Sunken Treasure Chests inside. We suggest keeping a set in your inventory so you are ready when the event pops.

Inside the shipwreck, search for Sunken Treasure Chests. Each chest contains one of three Withering components: the Withering Reel, the Withering Handle, or the Withering Core. You need one of each to craft the rod. The drop rate is not guaranteed, so you may need to open multiple chests across several events.

The chest drop rates are not equal. In our experience, the Withering Reel drops most often, while the Withering Core is the rarest. If you end up with duplicates, trade them with other players or store them for future rerolls after you craft the rod.

If you are struggling to find the event, check our Fish It event schedule guide to learn the spawn windows. The Shipwreck event rotates with other world events, so knowing the timetable helps you plan your session.

Once you have all three components, you are ready for the final craft.

Crafting the Withering Rod at the Crafting Bench

Take the Withering Reel, Withering Handle, and Withering Core to the Crafting Bench in Copper Canyon. The bench is located near the Blacksmith. Interact with it and select the Withering Rod recipe.

The crafting menu will show you the exact materials. You do not need any extra coins or tokens. Just place the three components in the slots and confirm. The rod appears in your inventory immediately.

Equip it and check the stats. You should see a major jump in Luck, Mutation Chance, Reel Speed, and Shiny Chance compared to your Diamond Rod. If the numbers look low, you can use Withering Cores to reroll the stats, which we explain below.

What Are Withering Cores Used For?

Withering Cores are not only crafting materials. After you build the rod, any extra Withering Cores can be used to reroll its stats. This is a huge advantage because it lets you chase perfect numbers without crafting a new rod.

To reroll, visit the Crafting Bench and select the Withering Rod. Choose the reroll option and spend one Withering Core per attempt. The game randomizes the four main stats: Luck, Mutation Chance, Reel Speed, and Shiny Chance. You can reroll as many times as you have cores.

We recommend saving at least five cores before you start rerolling. That gives you enough attempts to land a solid roll. Do not settle for the first outcome if the numbers are below 85 percent of the maximum.

How Long Does It Take to Get the Withering Rod?

From start to finish, the Withering Rod questline takes most players between four and six hours. Part 1 is the longest because it requires full Fish Index completion. Expect one to two hours depending on how many fish you already have registered.

Part 2 takes about thirty minutes to an hour if you buy the mining buff. Part 3 varies because the Shipwreck event is random. If you get lucky with spawns, you can finish it in an hour. If the event refuses to appear, it might take two hours or more.

We suggest setting aside a full evening so you are not rushed when the event spawns.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many players try to start the Withering Rod quest without the Diamond Rod. The game does not give you a clear warning, so you end up talking to NPCs who ignore you. Always check your inventory first.

Another mistake is skipping the Diving Gear. Players swim to the shipwreck and die before they can open a single chest. Buy the gear early.

Some players also waste Oculus Charm materials by crafting the charm before they catch the Flame Tyrant. The quest requires the fish first, then the charm. Do the steps in order or you will farm materials twice.

Preparation Checklist Before You Start

Before you leave the dock, run through this checklist. Make sure you have the Diamond Rod in your inventory. Buy Diving Gear from the dock vendor or craft it beforehand. Keep at least five thousand coins for the Blacksmith buff and travel costs. Clear five inventory slots so you can hold the crafting materials. Finally, open your Fish Index and check which fish are missing.

Doing this prep saves you from backtracking. Nothing feels worse than reaching the Shipwreck and realizing you left your Diving Gear in storage. We learned that the hard way so you do not have to.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

The Withering Rod is the top prize for dedicated Fish It players. The questline is long, but it follows a clear path: get the Diamond Rod, enter Copper Canyon, and farm the Shipwreck event. If you prepare your Diving Gear and track your Fish Index early, you can cut the total time down significantly.

We update this Fish It Withering Rod guide every time the game adds new content. If you have questions about the quest or want to share your own time record, leave a comment. Good luck with the grind, and may your Shipwreck events spawn on schedule.

If you found this guide helpful, bookmark it and share it with your fishing crew. The Withering Rod is a team effort for many players, and having friends who know the quest steps makes the grind much faster. See you at the Shipwreck.