- What to know
- Fisch Withered Spear unlock details
- How the Withered Spear is unlocked through Tidefall
- Understanding the Tidefall bestiary challenge
- How to complete the Tidefall bestiary efficiently
- Managing coins before unlocking the spear
- Why the Withered Spear is worth the effort
- Withered Spear stats and details
What to know
- The Withered Spear is unlocked by fully completing the Tidefall bestiary
- Tidefall requires 100% species completion before the weapon becomes available
- The spear costs 1,750,000 coins after the bestiary is finished
- Preparation and weather control matter more here than raw fishing level
After the Tidefall update, Fisch added several prestige rewards designed to reward long-term progression rather than quick grinding. The Withered Spear sits firmly in that category. You cannot stumble into it early or buy it outright. Instead, you earn the right to purchase it by proving mastery of one of the game’s more complex fishing regions. If you are aiming for this weapon, you should expect a mix of patience, planning, and optimization rather than brute force luck.
Below is a full breakdown of how to get the Withered Spear and, more importantly, how to finish the Tidefall bestiary as efficiently as possible.
Fisch Withered Spear unlock details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Tidefall |
| Unlock requirement | 100% Tidefall bestiary completion |
| Purchase cost | 1,750,000 coins |
| Availability | Appears only after bestiary is complete |
| Difficulty | Late-game progression item |
How the Withered Spear is unlocked through Tidefall
Tidefall is a late-mid to endgame fishing zone designed around controlled conditions rather than constant action. Unlike beginner areas where fish spawn freely and frequently, Tidefall introduces stricter requirements tied to weather cycles, time of day, bait selection, and fishing depth.
The Withered Spear does not drop from fishing or bosses. It becomes available for purchase only after the Tidefall bestiary shows full completion. This means every fish species tied to Tidefall must be caught at least once, including the rare and weather-locked entries.

Once your bestiary reaches 100%, a vendor in Tidefall unlocks the Withered Spear for sale at 1,750,000 coins. If you arrive without the required currency, the weapon remains visible but unavailable, so make sure you are financially prepared before finishing the final missing entry.
Understanding the Tidefall bestiary challenge
What makes Tidefall slower than most regions is that several species share overlapping conditions, while others appear only under narrow windows. Many players struggle not because the fish are difficult to reel in, but because they fish inefficiently and waste entire weather cycles.
Most Tidefall species fall into four categories:
- Common cycle-based fish that appear during standard daytime or nighttime
- Weather-dependent fish tied to rain, storms, or fog
- Depth-specific species requiring deep or shallow casts
- Ultra-rare entries with low spawn rates regardless of setup
Recognizing which category you are missing at any point saves hours of unfocused fishing.
How to complete the Tidefall bestiary efficiently
Tip 1: Track missing entries before every session
Before fishing, open the Tidefall bestiary and note exactly which species are missing. Do not fish “just in case.” Tidefall punishes unfocused attempts. If you already have all daytime commons, fishing during the day is wasted effort.
Make it a habit to write down or mentally note:
- Time-locked fish you still need
- Weather-locked fish you still need
- Any deep-water or bait-specific species
This clarity alone cuts completion time significantly.

Tip 2: Control time and weather as much as possible
Tidefall progression heavily favors players who manipulate conditions. If you have access to weather-altering items or server-based time resets, use them. Jumping servers to find active rain or night cycles is often faster than waiting naturally.
Many players underestimate how much time is lost waiting for a single required storm. Server hopping, while not glamorous, remains one of the most effective tools for Tidefall completion.
Tip 3: Optimize bait usage instead of rotating randomly
Certain Tidefall species strongly favor specific bait types. Switching bait randomly lowers spawn odds overall. When targeting a rare entry, commit to the bait associated with its highest known spawn rate and ignore everything else until it appears.
A common mistake is changing bait after every catch. This resets momentum and increases filler catches rather than progressing the bestiary.
Tip 4: Adjust casting depth intentionally
Several Tidefall species only appear at specific depths. If you are casting shallow when the missing entry requires deeper water, no amount of patience will help.
Use consistent casting distance and reel behavior when targeting depth-locked fish. Once you confirm the depth range that produces the right pool of species, stay locked into it.
Tip 5: Accept low spawn rates and plan around them
One or two Tidefall fish are simply rare. No setup guarantees instant success. Instead of forcing marathon sessions, plan shorter focused attempts during correct conditions. Catch attempts spaced across multiple cycles often outperform exhausting single-session grinds.
Mentally reframing these fish as “eventual” rather than “immediate” helps prevent burnout.
Managing coins before unlocking the spear
Finishing the bestiary without enough money can feel anticlimactic. The Withered Spear’s price is steep, and Tidefall fishing itself is not the fastest way to earn coins.
Before completing your final missing entry:
- Ensure you are close to or above 1.75 million coins
- Sell surplus high-value catches from other regions
- Avoid unnecessary upgrades until the spear is purchased
Doing this prevents an awkward gap where the reward is visible but unreachable.

Why the Withered Spear is worth the effort
The Withered Spear represents more than raw stats. It is a progression marker that signals mastery of controlled fishing mechanics. Players who unlock it have demonstrated patience, planning, and efficient resource use.
In practical gameplay, the spear offers strong performance for advanced content and pairs well with late-game builds that prioritize consistency over burst luck. More importantly, it future-proofs your account for upcoming content that expects Tidefall-level progression.
Withered Spear stats and details
| Stat Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Weapon Name | Withered Spear |
| Power | 15 |
| Handling | −10 |
| Piercing | 3 |
| Location / Source | Available in Tidefall (high-tier or late game area) |
| Price (in-game) | 1,750,000 C$ (currency) |
Notes:
- Power: Overall base effectiveness/damage metric that determines how strong the spear hits.
- Handling: Negative handling means the weapon is slower to use or heavier to swing.
- Piercing: Indicates how well the spear penetrates defenses or armor.

This spear is generally considered a mid-to-high tier weapon thanks to its respectable Power and Piercing, though the negative Handling means it’s less agile in combat.
Unlocking the Withered Spear in Fisch is not about speedrunning or luck stacking. It is about understanding how Tidefall works and playing to its rules instead of fighting them. If you treat the bestiary like a checklist rather than a grind, the process becomes far more manageable.
Once the final entry is logged and the spear is finally in your hands, the time investment feels justified. Tidefall stops being a wall and becomes proof that you are ready for what Fisch throws at you next.