To use a Powerful Fishing Magnet, mount a swimming water Pal, equip a Fishing Rod, carry magnets in your inventory, and swim directly onto gold-rimmed ocean salvage to trigger a specialized mini-game.
The Powerful Fishing Magnet in Palworld is a late-game consumable introduced in the Tides of Terraria update, built specifically for ocean salvage rather than standard fishing. Instead of casting a line for fish, you use it to pull high-value loot like Coralum Ore and ingots from floating wreckage. Recognizing when and how to deploy it is essential for anyone pushing into Palworld’s endgame crafting progression.
What the Powerful Fishing Magnet is for
This item exists entirely outside the normal fishing loop. You do not attach it to your rod as bait, and it will not help you catch water Pals. Its sole purpose is interacting with ocean flotsam and salvage wrecks that spawn out on the open water.
Not all salvage requires it. Standard wreckage can be collected normally, but higher-tier wrecks marked with a distinctive gold rim around the barrels demand a Powerful Fishing Magnet. These gold-rimmed spots drop significantly better materials, making the magnet a necessary tool for late-game resource runs.
Unlock and crafting the magnet
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Item Names | Powerful Fishing Magnet |
| Type | Consumable |
| Introduced In | Tides of Terraria update |
| Technology Level | 61 |
| Crafting Station | Production Assembly Line II / Advanced Civilization Workshop |
| Material Cost | Hexolite x1 (per current recipe) |
The recipe unlocks at Technology Level 61, placing it firmly at the end of the current tech tree. Once unlocked, you can craft the magnets at a Production Assembly Line II or the Advanced Civilization Workshop. The listed material cost is 1 Hexolite per magnet, though players note that crafting the hundreds of magnets needed for a full farming run remains a significant resource sink. Exact costs may vary by patch, so rely on your in-game recipe for the final numbers.
How to pull gold-rim salvage with a Powerful Fishing Magnet
STEP 1/4
Find salvage in the water
Swim out into the ocean on a swimming Pal to locate floating wreckage.
STEP 2/4
Identifying gold-rim barrels
Look for a distinct gold rim around the barrels to confirm it requires a Powerful Fishing Magnet.
STEP 3/4
Interact to consume a magnet
Swim directly onto the wreck and hold the interact button, which consumes one magnet from your inventory.
STEP 4/4
Complete the mini-game
Time your button presses in the salvage mini-game to successfully pull up the loot.
Video help
Common mistakes players make with salvage magnets
Maximizing yields and farming efficiency
For a serious farming run, craft a large stack of magnets before leaving base. Experienced players recommend bringing 500 to 600 magnets per trip to avoid cutting a run short. Base yields from salvage are notoriously low, so volume and optimization are key to making the trip worthwhile.
Location matters heavily. Salvaging near beginner islands yields minuscule amounts of ore. You want to farm the open ocean around Feybreak and the new large islands, where the salvage spots drop significantly better loot, including skill books.
Bring four max-condensed Jellroy in your party and farm the ocean around Feybreak to maximize Coralum Ore yields per magnet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Powerful Fishing Magnet get consumed on use?
Yes. Video confirmation shows that successfully initiating and pulling a gold-rimmed salvage wreck consumes one Powerful Fishing Magnet from your inventory. While some web sources hedge on whether it acts as a passive inventory requirement, the magnet is treated as a consumable.
Can I use a flying mount to salvage ocean wrecks?
No. Flying mounts will not trigger the salvage interaction prompt. You must be mounted on a water Pal that can swim on the ocean surface to use the Powerful Fishing Magnet.
What is the difference between normal salvage and gold-rimmed salvage?
Normal salvage can be collected without special consumables. Gold-rimmed salvage, identified by a distinct gold outline around the barrels, requires a Powerful Fishing Magnet to interact with and yields significantly better late-game loot.
Where are the best locations to use Powerful Fishing Magnets?
The open ocean around Feybreak and the new large islands is the best location. These high-tier spots drop better materials, including Coralum Ore and skill books, whereas beginner island shores yield very little.
