This is a guide for The Fisherman's Gambit Quest in NieR Replicant Remake. Including the required materials, rewards, full walkthrough, availability period, and point of no return.
Table of Contents
The Fisherman's Gambit: How to Start
Quest NPC Location and How to Start
| Client | [Seafront] The old man on the pier |
|---|---|
| How to Start | [Up to Part 5] During Part One, after Grimoire Weiss joins you and you speak with Popola in the library [From Part 6 Onward] - After clearing The Fisherman's Gambit, Part 5 - After starting Part Two, once you have eliminated the Shades |
A Chain of Quests
The Fisherman's Gambit is a series of quests where the old man gives you a new task each time you complete one. You can complete the entire series by delivering a total of 9 types of fish (completing the quests), and some of these quests can only be accepted in Part Two.
Reward: Increased Fishing Level
There are a total of 9 quests in The Fisherman's Gambit series, and your fishing level increases by 1 for each one you clear. You can raise it to a maximum of level 10, and the higher your fishing level, the easier it becomes to catch rare fish.
The Fisherman's Gambit Walkthrough
Learn How to Fish and Controls
| How to Fish | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Cast your line into the water. |
| 2 | 2. When you get a bite, press the ○ button to hook it. |
| 3 | 3. Basically, pull the stick down If the bottom gauge stops decreasing, pull the stick in the opposite direction of the fish. |
| 4 | 4. When the fish's health is depleted, you can reel it in. |
The fish requested by the old man can only be caught in specific locations, and it's easy to lose them if you don't know what you're doing. First, understand the basics, then head to the fishing spot and catch the required number of fish.
Summary of Where to Catch the Fish
Fish Needed in Part One
| Quest | Required Materials / Fishing Spot |
|---|---|
| The Fisherman's Gambit | Material Sardine x10 Location Seafront (West side) Bait Lugworm |
| The Fisherman's Gambit, Part 2 | Material Blowfish x7 Location Seafront (East side) Bait Lugworm |
| The Fisherman's Gambit, Part 3 | Material Rainbow Trout x7 Location Northern Plains Bait Lure |
| The Fisherman's Gambit, Part 4 | Material Bream x5 Location Seafront (East side) Bait Lure |
| The Fisherman's Gambit, Part 5 | Material Black Bass x5 Location Protagonist's Village Bait Lure |
Fish Needed in Part Two
| Quest | Required Materials / Fishing Spot |
|---|---|
| The Fisherman's Gambit, Part 6 | Material Sandfish x3 Location Desert Bait Lure |
| The Fisherman's Gambit, Part 7 | Material Royal Fish x3 Location Eastern Road Bait Earthworm |
| The Fisherman's Gambit, Part 8 | Material Blue Marlin x2 Location Seafront (East side) Bait Sardine |
| The Fisherman's Final Gambit | Material Hyneria x1 Location Desert Bait Sardine |
