Rods and reels are used for the fishing minigame in Final Fantasy XV and determine how fast the player can reel in a caught fish and to defend against the fish's pull that wears down the line.
See also: Leisure Goods
Rods[]
| Rod | Def | Obtain | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Mind Breaker
|
60 | Default | A rod Noctis brought with him when he left the Crown City. Designed for amateur anglers and easy to use, but not cut out for big fish. |
Hell Blaster
|
100 | Buy from Dory of the Deep shop for 3,000 gil at Daurell Spring. | A rod for anglers who are starting to understand the finer points of the hobby. The distinctive coeurl-pattern grip appeals to those with an eye for style. |
Howling Gust
|
110 | Moogle Chocobo Carnival Fishing Festival reward (catch Scorpion Grouper at Gondola Marina). | A rod available only at the Moogle Chocobo Carnival. An enhanced version of the Hell Blaster, this pole was developed to please advanced anglers. |
Butterfly Edge
|
150 | Reward for Fishing Naturally quest, buy from Tabby's Tackle Shop for 7,000 gil at Rachsia Bridge. | A lightweight rod recommended for beginners looking to take a step up. Features a distinctive butterfly motif. |
Air Stagger
|
180 | Angler's Set DLC | A rod with a distinctive design based on the legendary antelope. Supple but strong, it performs well in any hard fight. |
Death Spin
|
210 | Buy from Bert's Bobbers 'n' Stuff shop for 12,000 gil at the Vesperpool - East Bank. | A rod designed for expert anglers looking to land tough fighters. Its fearsome Sahagin motif makes it clear this is gear for big quarry. |
Dragon Drain  |
230 | Purchasing the Season Pass and acquiring Booster Pack + | A reliant rod whose rigidity adjusts to match the catch. Assists amateur anglers by stopping fish dead in their tracks. |
Tranquility
|
290 | Reward for Angler's Nightmare quest. | A rod made by a master craftsman from genuine long jointed bamboo. Infused with a strange power, there is no fish it cannot catch. |
Reels[]
| Rod | Atk | Obtain | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Menkar
|
130 | Default | A reel Noctis brought with him when he left the Crown City. Designed for amateur anglers and easy to use, but not cut out for big fish. |
Acubens
|
160 | Buy from Dory of the Deep shop for 4,500 gil at Daurell Spring. | A lightweight and easy-to-use reel designed for beginners. The groundbreaking model that sparked the low profile boom. |
Fomalhaut
|
200 | Angler's Set DLC | A high-performance reel suitable for most fishing locations. Good rigidity and operability deliver a satisfying angling experience. |
Galatea
|
240 | Buy from Tabby’s Tackle Shop for 6,800 gil at Rachsia Bridge. | An improved reel designed to tackle a wider range of fish. The refined gearing delivers more powerful reeling than the Acubens. |
Albireo
|
245 | Moogle Chocobo Carnival Fishing Festival reward (catch Pigeon Grouper at Sonelio Plaza). | A reel exclusive to the Moogle Chocobo Carnival. Based on the Galatea, this spool is sure to tickle any fisherman's fancy. |
Nereid
|
270 | Buy from Bert's Bobbers 'n' Stuff shop for 9,600 gil at the Vesperpool - East Bank. | A reel designed to catch tough quarry that lurks deep. The rigid, compact body is made with forged parts. |
Avior
|
280 | Purchasing the Season Pass and acquiring Booster Pack + | A robust reel with so much pull it reduces line resistance. Designed for anglers who believes limits were meant to be broken. |
Llymlaen
|
330 | Buy from Totomostro for 85,000 medals. | The eponymous reel of the popular Insomnian tackle shop. Incorporates state-of-the-art technology for the ultimate angling experience. |
