What to know
- Broken Gear is a trash-rarity junk fish essential for Rivet’s questline, particularly for Steampunk Rod progression.
- Fish it exclusively at Zeus’ Front of Chaos in Wrath of Olympus, the fourth sub-location out of six.
- Use low-luck setups like Garbage Bait, Training Rod or Flimsy Rod, and avoid luck potions or high-end gear to boost trash catches.
- Expect RNG; farm patiently during optimal conditions without haste enchants for steady drops.
Broken Gear serves as a key quest item in Fisch, mainly for Rivet’s motorcycle and Steampunk Rod quests, requiring multiple catches including Midas-mutated versions later.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Trash (junk fish) |
| Primary Location | Zeus’ Front of Chaos (Wrath of Olympus, sub-area 4/6) |
| Best Bait | Garbage Bait (increases trash odds) |
| Recommended Rod | Training Rod or Flimsy Rod (low luck) |
| Avoid | Luck potions, Aurora effects, haste enchants |
| Quest Use | Rivet quests (3x base + 3x Midas Broken Gear) |
| Drop Rate Tips | Low-luck setup; fish persistently |
Key locations for Broken Gear
Wrath of Olympus hosts Zeus’ Front of Chaos as the core spot, accessible after progressing through earlier Olympus sub-areas. This stormy, chaotic zone demands solid navigation gear like a reliable boat, with the fishing platform right at the forefront amid thunder effects. Nearby sub-locations like Coronao Wyrm Hunt may yield occasional drops, but prioritize the main Front of Chaos dock for efficiency.
Prerequisites to reach the spot
Reach Wrath of Olympus by completing prior zone quests and unlocking advanced boats for traversal. You can also teleport there.
Unlock Wrath of Olympus through main progression, typically post-Sunstone or Desolate Deep.
Step 1: Access Wrath of Olympus
Sail or boat to the Olympus cluster; Wrath sits as a mid-to-late sub-zone amid six total areas—confirm via map after prior unlocks.
Step 2: Identify sub-location four
Cycle through Olympus subs: 1-3 lead to Wrath; enter and head to the fourth marker labeled Zeus’ domain.
Step 3: Position at Front of Chaos
Dock at the prominent chaotic platform facing Zeus’ thunder arena; avoid edges due to surges.
Step 4: Equip low-luck loadout
Swap to Training Rod (or Flimsy), slap on Garbage Bait, disable any luck boosters. Or even a Zeus Rod.
How to farm Broken Gear efficiently
Trash rarity means counterintuitive low-luck farming maximizes odds over shiny setups.
Step 1: Select optimal rod and bait
Grab Training Rod for control—enchant lightly if needed, but skip haste. Load Garbage Bait exclusively; it skews pulls toward junk.
Step 2: Cast repeatedly at the dock
Position facing open chaos waters; cast straight—aim for non-surge moments to minimize interruptions.
Step 3: Reel with steady tension
Keep line mid-bar for perfect catches; trash resists low, so no aggressive pulls required.
Step 4: Repeat without buffs
Fish 10-20 casts per run; respawn if dry. Track inventory—quest needs three base gears initially.
Step 5: Handle RNG slumps
If no drops after 50 casts, relog or swap bait batches; Coronao Wyrm Hunt serves as backup spot.
Rewards from Rivet’s quest chain
| Quest Stage | Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Fetch | 3x Rusty Bolt, 3x Broken Gear, 3x Scrap Metal | Rivet’s Motorcycle (fast boat) |
| Advanced Fetch | 3x Purified Rusty Bolt, 3x Midas Broken Gear, 3x Crystallized Scrap Metal | Progress to Steampunk Rod |
| Wyrm Hunt | Catch/Return Electric Kerauno Wyrm + 75k studs on Motorcycle | Steampunk Rod unlock |
Tips for consistent Broken Gear farming
Layer low-luck fully: no Aurora Borealis active, ditch GPS if luck-boosted. Daytime fishing edges out night in some tests, but chaos zone stays viable 24/7. Trade extras in community hubs if overloaded, but self-farm ensures mutations later. Pair with Mineshaft for Rusty Bolts in multi-farm runs.
Stockpile gears ahead—Rivet ramps to mutated variants post-motorcycle. Use the new bike for 75k-stud travels swiftly, unlocking Steampunk Rod’s balanced stats for mid-game dominance.
