Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (FLi) is a life simulation game developed by Level-5, and has a mix of adventure, crafting, and job-based progression in a fantasy world. One of the core activities available to players is Angler Life, where players take on the role of an angler to catch various types of fish across different regions.
If that is something that you would be looking to do a lot in the game, this article will provide a detailed overview of the Fishing system in FLi, including how to get started, upgrade tools, find optimal fishing spots, and progress through the ranks efficiently.
How To Unlock The Angler Life
To start fishing in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, you must first unlock the Angler Life. To do so, select the Angler Life either at the start of the game or later by visiting the Guild Office in the town. After unlocking it, you’ll gain access to basic fishing gear and be introduced to your mentor, who will guide you through the fundamentals.
How to Fish
- Find an active fishing spot: Look for visible fish swimming in water bodies.
- Ready your rod: Approach and prepare your gear near a fish.
- Wait for the bite: When the bobber sinks, it signals a catch opportunity. Act quickly to hook the fish.
- Reel it in strategically:
- Alternate between regular and strong reeling techniques.
- Avoid reeling when the fish is resisting to prevent line breakage.
- Manage resources:
- Reeling consumes SP (stamina) and reduces the durability of your line.
- Let the gauge replenish if needed to avoid losing the catch.
Fishing Tools and Upgrades
You begin with a basic Fishing Rod. As you level up your Angler Life and complete quests, better rods become available. Improved rods increase your ability to catch rare fish and reduce durability loss. Fishing rods have durability. Repeated use will wear them down. Visit a tool shop or use materials to repair them when needed.
Some rods may also come with traits that provide bonuses, such as better chances of catching large fish or reduced tension drain.
Best Fishing Spots in FLi
Different regions offer different fish. Larger fish shadows generally indicate rare or valuable species. Areas to explore include:
- Freshwater ponds: ideal for early-game fish.
- Rivers and waterfalls: moderate difficulty with good mid-tier catches.
- Beaches and coastal waters: home to rare fish with high sell value.
Time of day and weather may affect fish availability, so experiment in different conditions.
Fishing Ranks and Life Quests
Your Angler Life progresses through a star-based ranking system. To earn stars:
- Complete fishing-related challenges and Life Quests.
- Catch specific fish, reach weight totals, or succeed under difficult conditions.
As your rank improves in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, you unlock new rod upgrades, quests, and opportunities to fish in more challenging regions.
Additional Tips for Efficient Fishing
- Avoid spamming reel actions and watch for the fish’s resistance cues.
- Conserve SP for longer fights by pausing between reeling attempts.
- Upgrade your rod regularly to match the difficulty of new fishing areas.
- Explore with friends in multiplayer to assist each other and restore line gauge in tough catches
