What to know
- You can catch fish automatically after hooking them in the fishing mini-game.
- Opening certain menus pauses the interaction bar while the fish still gets exhausted in the background.
- PC players can use the invisible chat box or team menu trick, while controller users can use the map menu.
- Fishing rod durability matters, and a medium rod with around 18 durability works reliably.
Fishing in Neverness to Everness can become repetitive, especially when you need large amounts of fish for crafting, cooking, or progression systems. Fortunately, players have discovered several reliable methods that allow you to catch nearly any fish without manually following the moving fishing bar during the mini-game.
These methods do not instantly catch fish, but they let the process continue automatically while you multitask. You can safely browse menus, manage inventory, or simply wait until the fish is exhausted enough to be reeled in successfully.
NTE automatic fishing methods explained
| Method | Platform | Difficulty | Works During Mini-Game | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invisible Chat Box Trick | PC | Easy | Yes | Very Reliable |
| Team Formation Menu | PC | Very Easy | Yes | Best Overall |
| Map Menu Method | PC & Controller | Easy | Yes | Good for Controllers |
1 – Invisible chat box trick on PC
This is one of the earliest discovered fishing shortcuts and remains highly effective for keyboard and mouse players. Cast your fishing line normally and wait until a fish bites. Once the fishing mini-game starts, hook the fish as usual.
Move your cursor toward the area above your UID where the chat interface normally appears. The chat box may appear invisible during fishing, but it is still technically present.
Click the invisible chat area. After clicking it, the fishing control interface becomes inactive while the fish continues tiring itself out in the background. Wait until you hear the successful catch sound notification.
Once the fish is exhausted enough, the game automatically completes the catch.
Among all currently known methods, this is generally considered the easiest and most consistent option for PC players. Start fishing and hook a fish normally. Immediately press the L key to open the team formation or party setup menu.
Remain inside the menu. You do not need to interact with anything else. Wait for the audio cue indicating a successful catch. The fish will eventually be reeled in automatically once its stamina depletes.
This method is especially useful because it is simple, stable, and does not require precise mouse placement like the invisible chat trick.
Controller players do not always have quick access to the same UI elements available on keyboard setups. The map menu workaround solves this issue.
Hook the fish normally during fishing. Open the world map immediately after the mini-game begins. Stay inside the map interface while the fish continues exhausting itself. Wait until the catch completes automatically.
This approach works similarly to the team menu trick and is currently one of the best alternatives for controller users.
Fishing rod durability is extremely important
One major limitation of these methods is fishing rod durability.
Since you are not actively controlling tension during the mini-game, weaker rods may fail before the fish becomes fully exhausted. That is why players strongly recommend using rods with better durability ratings.
Recommended rod setup for auto fishing
| Rod Type | Durability | Reliability With Tricks |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner Rod | Low | Inconsistent |
| Standard Rod | Medium | Decent |
| Medium Rod | Around 18 Durability | Highly Recommended |
| Advanced Rods | High | Very Reliable |
A medium rod with roughly 18 durability appears to be the safest and most consistent option currently used by players testing these methods.
Do these fishing tricks still work?
As of the latest player testing and community reports, all three methods remain functional in current Neverness to Everness builds.
However, because these are unintended interactions with the UI system, future patches may adjust or remove them entirely. If one method stops working after an update, another menu-based workaround may still remain viable.
Fishing in Neverness to Everness becomes far less tedious once you understand these UI shortcuts. Whether you use the invisible chat trick, the team formation menu, or the map workaround, the result is the same: you can safely catch fish without manually tracking the fishing bar for every single attempt.
The most important factor is ensuring your fishing rod has enough durability to survive the passive exhaustion process. Once that requirement is met, these methods provide one of the easiest ways to grind fishing resources while multitasking elsewhere in the game.
