Fishing in a video game has become more common than seeing zombies in a horror game. While each game tries to add its own mechanics to make the fishing feel better, Metaphor: ReFantazio has added its own flair to make fishing stand out compared to the rest. The moment the game got different from the rest was when I had to answer a question while fishing. Your answer will be the ultimate decider whether you leave with a fish or not. Here’s a guide on how to fish in Metaphor: ReFantazio and give the correct bait answers.
How To Unlock Fishing In Metaphor: ReFantazio
You will need Heismay in your squad before you even think about doing some fishing.
Everything here will unfold on 6/14, once Heismay joins your alley, your next destination will take you to the Virga island. Since it’s part of the story quest, you will not miss it. The game will then throw a decent tutorial about fishing and most of its core mechanics to get you started.
You can head up on the deck to talk to Heismay to start our fishing journey. Just like real-life fishing, you will also need to get your hands on some bait.
Where To Acquire Baits For Fishing In Metaphor: ReFantazio?
You can buy baits from a Bug-Selling Boy or grow them yourself in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
In the game, you will find only three types of baits: Grasshopper Biat, Worm Bait, and Tail Bait. While two of the baits (Worm and Grasshopper Bait) can be bought from the shop directly by paying money. The Tail bait needs to be acquired differently compared to the rest.
- Buying the baits from a Bug-Selling boy. He will ask:
- 100 Reeve for a Worm Bait.
- 250 Reeve for a Grasshopper Bait.
- Another option to get bait is by growing them, well, you grow seeds in the Gauntlet Runner, and after a while, you can pick up Tail bait from them. You can also get Tail Baits by cleaning the storage room in the Gauntlet Runner.
Once you have baits in your possession, it’s time to meet Heismay again on the docks of the Runner to catch those fish.
All Bait Answers In Metaphor: ReFantazio
Answers to the Prompts will have an impact on the kind of fish and other items that we will reel in.
One of the interesting elements Metaphor ReFantazio added to the fishing mechanics is the dialogue options. Instead of waiting around to see the wiggle with your eyes to drag the fish, here we choose a dialogue and the game will automatically handle the rest.
The prompts and the answer choices remain the same across all the 3 baits, however the rewards that you get vary. So, depending on what are you looking to get, you should have your responses ready when prompted. Here are all the bait answers and the rewards you will get for fishing in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
All Worm Bait Answers & Rewards In Metaphor: ReFantazio
Prompt #1 “Hmmm. Nothing biting. Perhaps if the bait were moving…?”
Answers:
- “Give it a waggle”
- Rewards: Limp Goldfish x 2
- “Thrash and Splash”
- Rewards: Limp Goldfish & 2 x Queen’s Honey Jar (Ingredient for recipes)
- “Keep it still”
- Rewards: Limp Goldfish & Lone Boot (Valuable)
Prompt #2: “Yaaawn… Ah, I’m more tired than I realized. Hmm… How do I shake this?”
Answers:
- “Just power through it”
- Rewards: Limp Goldfish + Lone Boot
- “Pinch your cheeks”
- Rewards: Limp Goldfish x 2
- “Give into naptime”
- Rewards: Limp Goldfish & 2 x Queen’s Honey Jar
Prompt #3: “Maybe it’s all this staring at the water’s surface, but… I’m starting to feel a bit queasy.”
Answers:
- “Take a break”
- Rewards: Limp Goldfish x 2
- “Sway with the waves”
- Rewards: Limp Goldfish + Lone Boot
- “Think like a fish”
- Rewards: Limp Goldfish & 2 x Queen’s Honey Jar
All Grasshopper Bait Answers & Rewards In Metaphor: ReFantazio
Prompt #1: “Hmmm. Nothing biting. Perhaps if the bait were moving…?”
Answers:
- “Give it a waggle”
- Rewards: Brocaded Koi x 2
- “Thrash and Splash”
- Rewards: Brocaded Koi & 2 x Queen’s Honey Jar
- “Keep it still”
- Rewards: Brocaded Koi + Lone Boot
The Prompt #2 “Yaaawn… Ah, I’m more tired than I realized. Hmm… How do I shake this?
Answers:
- “Just power through it”
- Rewards: Brocaded Koi + Lone Boot (Valuable)
- “Pinch your cheeks”
- Rewards: Brocaded Koi x 2
- “Give into naptime”
- Rewards: Brocaded Koi & 2 x Queen’s Honey Jar (ingredient for recipes)
Prompt #3 “Maybe it’s all this staring at the water’s surface, but… I’m starting to feel a bit queasy.”
Answers:
- “Take a break”
- Rewards: Brocaded Koi x 2
- “Sway with the waves”
- Rewards: Brocaded Koi + Lone Boot (Valuable)
- “Think like a fish”
- Rewards: Brocaded Koi & 2 x Queen’s Honey Jar (ingredient for recipes)
All Tail Bait Answers & Rewards In Metaphor: ReFantazio
The Prompt #1 “Hmmm. Nothing biting. Perhaps if the bait were moving…?”
Answers:
- “Give it a waggle”
- Rewards: Lord of the Lake x 2
- “Thrash and Splash”
- Rewards: Lord of the Lake & 2 x Queen’s Honey Jar
- “Keep it still”
- Rewards: Lord of the Lake (ingredient for recipes) & Lone Boot (Valuable)
The Prompt #2 “Yaaawn… Ah, I’m more tired than I realized. Hmm… How do I shake this?”
Answers:
- “Just power through it”
- Rewards: Lord of the Lake & Lone Boot
- “Pinch your cheeks”
- Rewards: Lord of the Lake x 2
- “Give into naptime”
- Rewards: Lord of the Lake & 2 x Queen’s Honey Jar
The Prompt #3: “Maybe it’s all this staring at the water’s surface, but… I’m starting to feel a bit queasy.”
Answers:
- “Take a break”
- Rewards: Lord of the Lake x 2
- “Sway with the waves”
- Rewards: Lord of the Lake + Lone Boot
- “Think like a fish”
- Rewards: Lord of the Lake & 2 x Queen’s Honey Jar
If you are looking to get the most out of the game, you are going to need MAG, and a lot of it. Luckily for you, we have a full guide on best ways to farm MAG in Metaphor: ReFantazio for early, mid and end game. Do check it out!
