How to Get the Lucid Rod in Fisch (Full Guide)

The Lucid Rod is a mid-to-late-game fishing rod in Fisch that not only looks visually impressive but also offers unique functionality tied to the Lucid Mutation, a feature linked with the Cultist Layer update. While its stats aren’t top-tier compared to the strongest rods, it’s an important progression item for players who want access to advanced crafting and mutation mechanics.

The Lucid Rod is crafted at the Crafter inside the Ancient Archives, but before you can make it, you’ll need to gather a few rare materials and a hefty amount of cash. Once crafted, it unlocks the ability to obtain the Lucid Mutation, which is crucial for certain quests and later-game fishing upgrades.

Crafting Location

You’ll need to travel to the Ancient Archives area. This is where the crafting interface for the Lucid Rod can be found.

• Tip: Fly or teleport to the end of the Archives to reach the Crafter faster.

Lucid Rod Crafting Recipe

To craft the Lucid Rod, you need the following materials:

Ingredient	How to Obtain	Notes
1x Lunar Thread	Obtained randomly through fishing	A rare drop while fishing; it can appear unexpectedly, but drop rate is low.
1x Lucid Reel	Crafted through a separate process	Requires fishing progression; check the Lucid Reel guide for full steps.
1x Curtouch Metal Scrap	Fish using the Great Dreamer Rod in the Depths area	Only obtainable from the Depths while using the Great Dreamer Rod.
$80,000	Purchase requirement	Must have this amount ready before crafting.

Steps to Craft the Lucid Rod

Travel to the Ancient Archives Crafter

You can reach it by heading to the end of the Ancient Archives area.

Gather All Required Materials

Lunar Thread – Fish in various waters until it drops.

Lucid Reel – Obtain through its dedicated crafting process (requires fishing experience and patience).

Curtouch Metal Scrap – Equip the Great Dreamer Rod and fish in the Depths area until you acquire it.

Pay the $80,000 Fee

The crafting cost is relatively high, so prepare funds beforehand.

Craft the Rod

Interact with the Crafter, select Lucid Rod, and click Craft.

Once complete, the Lucid Rod will be added to your inventory.

Lucid Rod Stats

The Lucid Rod offers balanced performance — not the strongest rod available, but reliable for mid- to high-tier fishing and essential for progression.

• Strength: Moderate
• Speed: Average
• Luck: Slightly above standard rods
• Special Ability: Grants a chance to trigger the Lucid Mutation

While the Lucid Rod doesn’t dominate in raw stats, it’s a crucial item for long-term players. The combination of its unique mutation effect, cultist-related utility, and stylish design make it a must-have for collectors and completionists alike. If you’re preparing for the next big update or working through mutation-based crafting, this rod is your next essential goal.