XP and Leveling#
Every fish you catch earns XP. The amount depends on where you caught it, its rarity, and its traits.
Base XP per catch: 25 XP, multiplied by these, in order:
- Location type: deeper, higher-level waters are worth more XP. The multiplier is roughly
1 + (location's base level x 0.04), so a Stream catch is about 1.04x while an Arctic catch is about 3.0x. - Geographic region: the same water is worth more the further into a region's level range it sits, so a Common at the Patagonian Ice Fields earns more than a Common at the Alaskan Arctic, even though both are Arctic.
- Rarity's XP multiplier, then trait bonuses (traits matter less for XP than they do for coins), a seasonal-pattern bonus, and any gear XP bonus.
Where you fish matters as much as what you catch. For example:
- A Common at the Appalachian Stream (NA Stream) is worth about 26 XP.
- A Common at the Patagonian Ice Fields (SA Arctic) is worth about 262 XP, over ten times as much for the same rarity.
- A Mythical at the Patagonian Ice Fields is worth about 6,562 XP.
Traits like Giant (1.5x), Ancient (2x), and Glowing (1.75x) multiply on top of that, but they affect XP less than coin value.
XP Formula#
The XP required to reach each level follows a power curve:
XP for level N = 30 x N^2.3^
| Level | Total XP Required | XP for This Level |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 147 | 147 |
| 5 | 1,215 | 488 |
| 10 | 5,985 | 1,288 |
| 20 | 29,477 | 3,280 |
| 50 | 242,522 | 11,011 |
| 75 | 616,257 | 18,735 |
| 100 | 1,194,321 | 27,291 |
| 110 | 1,487,046 | 30,910 |
| 125 | 1,995,327 | 36,523 |
The maximum level is 125.
Level-Up Bonuses#
When a level unlocks a new location, the level-up message names it and points you to /locations and /travel. If you gain several levels at once, it lists every location you unlocked. Going from level 18 to 22 names both the Pacific Ocean (level 20) and Lake Baikal (level 22). If more than three unlock at once, it names three and says how many more.
Achievements#
Achievements are milestones with rewards. They're grouped into categories:
- Level: Reach certain levels
- Fishing: Catch a number of fish or specific rarities
- Collection: Build your tank collection
- Exploration: Visit different locations
- Economy: Earn coins
- Voting: Vote for the bot
- Daily: Maintain daily streaks
Each one gives a reward, usually coins, bait, consumables or a title.
The Level category's headline milestones are Mythical Angler (level 75), Fishing God (level 100), Deep Water (level 110), and End of the Map (level 125, the max).
Check your progress with /profile → Achievements (choose a category).
Titles#
Titles are cosmetic labels shown on your profile. You get them from:
- Achievements: Most titles come from hitting milestones
- Chest drops: Rare titles can drop from higher-tier chests
Titles have their own rarity tiers: Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary.
Equip a title with /profile → Titles (click Equip title for the one you want, or Unequip title to remove your current title).
What Levels Unlock#
Each level-up tells you what it unlocked (new locations, nets, your camp, better rods) and mentions features like guilds, the Contest Pier, breeding, pets and trading when you reach them.
For the full list by level, see the Unlocks page or /help → Unlocks in Discord. New fishing spots are listed by level on Locations.