Question 1

What is Fishing Luck, and how does it affect my catches?

Accepted Answer

Fishing Luck increases your chances of catching higher-tier items (e.g., Uncommon, Rare, Legendary fish) by shifting the roll table's minimum value. The Total Fishing Luck Value, calculated from your selected perks, bait, and other bonuses, sets the minimum roll, improving the probability of better catches.

Question 2

How do I use this calculator?

Accepted Answer

Select your Water Type, Hotspot Level, Fishing Rod Tier, Rod Perk, Bait, Armor Perks, Attributes, Trophies, and Songs. The calculator sums the Fishing Luck Values and displays the Total Fishing Luck Value and a probability table showing your chances of catching each fish type.

Question 3

Why do some bait options disappear when I change the Water Type?

Accepted Answer

Certain baits (e.g., Woodlouse, Firefly) are specific to Freshwater, while others (e.g., Nightcrawler, Glowworm) are for Saltwater. The calculator filters bait options based on the selected Water Type to show only valid choices.

Question 4

What does the probability table show?

Accepted Answer

The table shows the probability of catching each fish type (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Chest, Random Legendary, Legendary) based on your Total Fishing Luck Value. Probabilities are calculated using a roll table (1–400,000), with your luck value setting the minimum roll, increasing the chance of higher-tier catches.

Question 5

Why are there limits on Armor Perks and Trophies?

Accepted Answer

Armor Perks (Lucky Waters I, II, III) are capped at 5 total across all types, and Trophies are capped at 3 total, reflecting game mechanics. The calculator enforces these limits to ensure accurate calculations.