Fishing

Fishing is a recurring easter egg. Despite repeated references to fish and fishing in Path of Exile 1 and 2, no evidence of in-game fishing mechanics have ever been recorded.

List of fishing Easter eggs

Version

Fishing content

0.1.0

InnsmouthInnsmouth Shabby HoodEvasion: 19+(20-30) to Evasion Rating 25% reduced maximum Mana +(10-20)% to Cold Resistance +(13-19)% to Chaos Resistance 100% increased Mana Regeneration RateBeyond madness lies inspiration. - depicts an anglerfish. Name references The Shadow over Innsmouth, a direct connection to Innsbury Edge, a PoE 1 item directly tied to fishing through its Insanity mechanic. Merit of ServiceMerit of Service Pelage TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 18 Evasion: 14 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 8, 10 Str, 10 DexGrants Skill: Raise Shield(30–50)% increased Chance to Block (60–80)% increased Armour and Evasion +(60–80) to Stun Threshold Allies in Presence have Block Chance equal to yoursLead by example, and you shall never be alone. - the design's depicts a fish on a hook. The fish bears a resemblance to a swordfish.