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* Catching as many '''Pearls''' as possible is necessary for levelling up your '''Fishing Perks''' at the high levels. There are 2 main strategies for pearl grinding: | * Catching as many '''Pearls''' as possible is necessary for levelling up your '''Fishing Perks''' at the high levels. There are 2 main strategies for pearl grinding: | ||
** Ultraluring - using the following augments and fishing on islands with [[File:Icon-Glimmering Tide.png|24x24px]] '''Glimmering Tide''' and at spots with high [[File:Glimmering Hook.png|24x24px]]'''Glimmering Hook''' and [[File:Pearl Magnet.png|24x24px]]'''Pearl Magnet''' buffs: [[File:Glimmering Ultralure.png|24x24px]][[File:Pearl Magnet.png|24x24px]][[File:Pearl Magnet.png|24x24px]][[File:Pearl Magnet.png|24x24px]][[File:Pearl Magnet.png|24x24px]][[File:Pearl Magnet.png|24x24px]]. This is the generally the better strategy so long as you have the augments to support it. | ** Ultraluring - using the following augments and fishing on islands with [[File:Icon-Glimmering Tide.png|24x24px]] '''Glimmering Tide''' and at spots with high [[File:Glimmering Hook.png|24x24px]]'''Glimmering Hook''' and [[File:Pearl Magnet.png|24x24px]]'''Pearl Magnet''' buffs: [[File:Glimmering Ultralure.png|24x24px]][[File:Pearl Magnet.png|24x24px]][[File:Pearl Magnet.png|24x24px]][[File:Pearl Magnet.png|24x24px]][[File:Pearl Magnet.png|24x24px]][[File:Pearl Magnet.png|24x24px]]. This is the generally the better strategy so long as you have the augments to support it. | ||
** [[Grottos|Grotto]] Maxing - getting as many grottos as possible to fish at spots with 100% [[File:Glimmering_Lure.png|24x24px]] '''Pearl Chance''', which is cheaper on the augments side but also slower. Your augments should look something like this: [[File:Wise Ultralure.png|24x24px]][[File:Speedy Rod.png|24x24px]][[File:Speedy Rod.png|24x24px]][[File:Speedy Rod.png|24x24px]][[File:Speedy Rod.png|24x24px]][[File:Speedy Rod.png|24x24px]], and then during Grottos switching the [[File:Speedy Rod.png|24x24px]] '''Speedy Rods''' to [[File:Stable Rod.png|24x24px]] '''Stable Rods'''. You can also swap out one of the [[File:Speedy Rod.png|24x24px]] '''Speedy Rods''' for a [[File:Glimmering Ultralure.png|24x24px]] '''A.N.G.L.R. Pearl Ultralure''' for pearl gains outside of grottos, if you have too many. | ** [[Grottos|Grotto]] Maxing - getting as many grottos as possible to fish at spots with 100% [[File:Glimmering_Lure.png|24x24px]] '''Pearl Chance''', which is cheaper on the augments side but also slower. Your augments should look something like this: [[File:Wise Ultralure.png|24x24px]][[File:Speedy Rod.png|24x24px]][[File:Speedy Rod.png|24x24px]][[File:Speedy Rod.png|24x24px]][[File:Speedy Rod.png|24x24px]][[File:Speedy Rod.png|24x24px]], and then during Grottos switching the [[File:Speedy Rod.png|24x24px]] '''Speedy Rods''' to [[File:Stable Rod.png|24x24px]] '''Stable Rods'''. You can also swap out one of the [[File:Speedy Rod.png|24x24px]] '''Speedy Rods''' for a [[File:Glimmering Ultralure.png|24x24px]] '''A.N.G.L.R. Pearl Ultralure''' for pearl gains outside of grottos, if you have too many.<ref>https://mcchampionship.com/threads/a-fishing-leveling-guide-thing.16890/</ref> | ||
* Remember that [[File:Icon-Glimmering_Winds.png|24x24px]] '''Glimmering Winds''' only buff the chance to obtain a '''Pearl''', so they aren't necessary when using an ultralure! | * Remember that [[File:Icon-Glimmering_Winds.png|24x24px]] '''Glimmering Winds''' only buff the chance to obtain a '''Pearl''', so they aren't necessary when using an ultralure! | ||
* If you're low on [[File:Pearl Magnet.png|24x24px]]'''Pearl Magnets''', it can be worth [[scavenging]] [[File:Glimmering Hook.png|24x24px]]'''Glimmering Hooks''', [[File:Graceful Rod.png|24x24px]] '''Graceful Rods''' and [[File:Glimmering Pot.png|24x24px]] '''Glimmering Pots''' for spirits to buy more augments with. | * If you're low on [[File:Pearl Magnet.png|24x24px]]'''Pearl Magnets''', it can be worth [[scavenging]] [[File:Glimmering Hook.png|24x24px]]'''Glimmering Hooks''', [[File:Graceful Rod.png|24x24px]] '''Graceful Rods''' and [[File:Glimmering Pot.png|24x24px]] '''Glimmering Pots''' for spirits to buy more augments with. | ||
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== References == | |||
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Latest revision as of 05:46, 26 August 2025
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Rough –
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Polished –
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Pristine –
Usage
- Upgrading Fishing Perks and Overclocks in the
A.N.G.L.R. Panel. - Upgrading the
Standard Crab Pot. - Purchasing
Common Bait from the A.N.G.L.R. Supplies vendor, at a rate of 1x
Rough Pearl per 10x Common Bait. - Purchasing
Common Line from the A.N.G.L.R. Supplies vendor, at a rate of 1xRough Pearl per Common Line. - Used to purchase cosmetics from the Pharaoh vendor, alongside other materials.
- The A.N.G.L.R. Artisan vendor allows the player to upcraft/downcraft their pearls, at the following rates:
| Pearl | Cost |
|---|---|
10x  Rough
|
1x  Polished
|
| 1x Polished
|
10x Rough
|
| 10x Polished
|
1x  Pristine
|
| 1x Pristine
|
10x Polished
|
Obtainment
- Pearls can be caught whilst fishing on any fishing island or from Crab Pots, with the following base chances:
| Pearl | Chance |
|---|---|
| Rough
|
94.9% |
| Polished
|
5% |
| Pristine
|
0.1% |
- The rarity and number of Pearls caught is based on the player's
Glimmering Hook and 
Pearl Magnet perk points. - Pearls have a base catch rate of 5%. This chance can be increased by several factors:
Glimmering Winds (+5%)- Fishing in a Fishing Spot with the
Pearl Chance buff (+5%) - Levelling up the Pearl Chance perk (up to +5%)
- Activating the Unstable Overclock and setting it to Pearl Chance (up to +5%)
- Using a A.N.G.L.R. Pearl Lure or
A.N.G.L.R. Pearl Ultralure (+100%)
Strategies
- Catching as many Pearls as possible is necessary for levelling up your Fishing Perks at the high levels. There are 2 main strategies for pearl grinding:
- Ultraluring - using the following augments and fishing on islands with
Glimmering Tide and at spots with high Glimmering Hook and Pearl Magnet buffs: . This is the generally the better strategy so long as you have the augments to support it. - Grotto Maxing - getting as many grottos as possible to fish at spots with 100% Pearl Chance, which is cheaper on the augments side but also slower. Your augments should look something like this:
, and then during Grottos switching the Speedy Rods to 
Stable Rods. You can also swap out one of the Speedy Rods for a A.N.G.L.R. Pearl Ultralure for pearl gains outside of grottos, if you have too many.[1]
- Ultraluring - using the following augments and fishing on islands with
- Remember that Glimmering Winds only buff the chance to obtain a Pearl, so they aren't necessary when using an ultralure!
- If you're low on Pearl Magnets, it can be worth scavenging Glimmering Hooks,
Graceful Rods and 
Glimmering Pots for spirits to buy more augments with.
