Bad NEWS: OATH RODS Have Been NERFED In Fisch
Hey anglers, big news today – it's confirmed that OATH RODS Have Been NERFED In Fisch. If you've been grinding with the Luminescent Oath or Ruinous Oath over the past few days, you'll want to pay close attention. The developers have rolled out some significant changes overnight, including new level requirements and stat adjustments that impact how these top-tier rods perform.
I've been seeing your comments and DMs blowing up about this, so I reached out directly to the developers to get the full details. The biggest change? You now need to be level 500 to purchase the Luminescent Oath and level 1000 for the Ruinous Oath – that's a massive hurdle for newer players who didn't grab them during the initial 48-hour window. But that's not all; several key stats have been tweaked too. Let's break down exactly what's changed and how it affects your fishing strategy.
New Level Requirements for Oath Rods
The most impactful change is definitely the new level gate. Previously, there were no level restrictions on either Oath rod, making them accessible to everyone regardless of progress. Now, the OATH RODS Have Been NERFED In Fisch with strict requirements:
Luminescent Oath: Now requires player level 500 + 100% Luminescent Caverns Bestiary completion
Ruinous Oath: Now requires player level 1000 + 100% Bestiary completion
This means if you're a newer player, your path to these powerful rods just got much longer. The only players unaffected are those who purchased the rods before this update went live.
Stat Changes and Nerfs to Luminescent & Ruinous Oath
Beyond the level locks, the rods' actual performance stats have been adjusted. According to the official changes shared by the developers, here's what's been tweaked:
Luminescent Oath:
Max KG reduced from Infinite to 25,000
Control increased from 0.2 to 0.8
Control reduced from 0.12 to 0.08
Resilience reduced from 32 to 25
The reduction in max KG for the Luminescent Oath is particularly significant for players targeting the absolute largest catches, though 25,000 KG is still more than sufficient for most legendary fish.
Other Mutation and Rod Nerfs You Might Have Missed
The OATH RODS Have Been NERFED In Fisch as part of a broader balancing update. Several other mutations and rods received adjustments:
Mastered Mutation: Reduced from 18x to 16x multiplier
Luminescent Mutation: Reduced from 15x to 9x multiplier
Tryhard Rod: Actually buffed from 15.5x to 17x multiplier
Polaris Serenade: Progress bonus decreased from 40% to 30%
Shiny/Sparkling Chances: Reduced from 5% to 3%
Additionally, the Test Rod, Eardrum, Polaris, and Wing Ripper have been permanently removed from the game, as warned by developers weeks ago.
Are Oath Rods Still Worth It After the Nerf?
Despite these changes, both Oath rods remain excellent choices for end-game fishing, especially for money-making. The core functionality that makes them powerful – high luck stats and mutation chances – remains intact. The main barrier is now the steep level requirement rather than a complete performance destruction.
For players who already own these rods, the impact is minimal. For those working toward them, the grind just got longer, but the destination is still worthwhile. The key takeaway is that OATH RODS Have Been NERFED In Fisch primarily through accessibility rather than making them obsolete.
What do you think about these changes? Are the new level requirements fair, or too restrictive? Let me know your thoughts, and tight lines out there!
