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TheRimWorldexpansion,Odyssey,brought several new mechanics to the game. While the Gravship is one of the most exciting additions, allowing characters to build a ship and explore new regions of the map, others are more straightforward. One such example is fishing, which is now a built-in activity that can be assigned to Pawns as part of their daily routine, something that was previously only available through mods.
Although this feature is a great way to obtain food for the colony, especially duringRimWorld’s early game, it’s not available right from the start of a new survival run. Luckily, with just a few steps, it becomes possible to enable fishing so that Pawns can begin fishing as a reliable food source. Here’s a quick guide on how to get started.
How To Fish In RimWorld Odyssey
Fishing stands out as one of the safest and mostconsistent ways to get food early in the game. It doesn’t require Pawns to risk their lives hunting wild animals, which may retaliate, or to wait days for crops to grow. To unlock this mechanic, players should follow these steps as soon as they settle into a new colony:
Completing these steps may take a few in-game days,depending on the skill level of the Pawnassigned to research. Once finished, fishing zones can be built, and Pawns will start catching fish, which will become part of the colony’s food supply.
It’s worth noting that, while fish is a reliable food source in anyRimWorldscenario, it becomes even more useful in playthroughs where the colony has access to a Gravship. This ship can be constructed over time or selected as part of the starting scenario. Given the nomadic lifestyle introduced in theOdysseyDLC, players are encouraged to find quick ways to gather food, and fishing fits this need perfectly.
However, in long-term colonies based in a single region, excessive fishing may lead to the depletion of marine life, lowering fish availability over time. But for players traveling across different regions with the Gravship, fishing becomes a flexible and efficient food option, especially for those not planning to stay long enough in one place to harvest crops.
How To Maximize Fishing Efficiency In RimWorld Odyssey
For players aiming to build a colony around fishing, one crucial element is the skills of the Pawns assigned to the task.The main skill that affects fishing efficiency is Hunting, and Pawns with high Shooting skills also tend to perform better. When managing work priorities, it’s important to keep these stats in mind.
Players should also avoid overfishing. The game offers settings to limit how many fish can be harvested in one zone.Given how complexRimWorldcan be, it’s smart to leave some fish untouched in order to allow marine populations to remain stable, ensuring the colony has long-term access to this resource.
Players should watch out for Gill Rot, a disease that can kill fish, but don’t worry, it doesn’t affect pawns.
Lastly,Odysseyintroduced new animals like Otters and Penguins, who, along with Bears from the base game, can fish on their own. These animals can be domesticated, making them great allies for colonies focused on fishing. Not only do they catch fish, but they can also haul them to the correct stockpiles automatically.
