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North Pole Rod Crafting Requirements in Fisch

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Last updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:30 am

The North Pole Rod is a limited time fishing rod introduced during the Fischmas event in Fisch. Along with the Northern Expedition update, this rod became one of the strongest craftable rods in the game, especially for late game players who focus on rare mutations and heavy fish.

While its stats are excellent, crafting the North Pole Rod is not easy. You will need access to the Ancient Archives, several rare Frost Moon related items, and a decent amount of Bells.

This guide covers how to get the North Pole Rod in Fisch, all crafting ingredients, where to craft it, full stats, and the best enchants to use.

Is the North Pole Rod Limited Time

Yes.
The North Pole Rod is a limited time rod that can only be crafted while the Fischmas event is active. Once the event ends, the rod will no longer be obtainable.

If you are planning to collect every endgame rod, this is one you should not skip.

North Pole Rod Crafting Requirements in Fisch

Before you can craft the North Pole Rod, you must unlock the Ancient Archives.

If you have not reached this area yet, make sure to unlock it first, as the rod cannot be crafted anywhere else.

Once unlocked, you will need the following three rare ingredients.

North Pole Rod Crafting Ingredients

Frozen Frostwyrm x1

Frozen Frostwyrm can only be caught in the Boreal Pines region.

To obtain the Frozen mutation, you have two reliable options:

Catch a normal Frostwyrm and appraise it

Use rods that increase mutation chances

Recommended rods for this step:

  • Arctic Rod
  • Fallen Snowblade Rod
  • Summit Rod

Fishing during Frost Moon weather also increases your chances.

Essence of Starfrost x2

Essence of Starfrost can only be obtained while Frost Moon weather is active.

Best way to farm it:

  • Use the Frost Moon Totem found at Glacial Ridge
  • Equip a rod with the Scavenger enchant
  • Fish continuously during Frost Moon

This ingredient is RNG heavy, so expect to spend some time farming it.

SEE ALSO:

Frostbitten Northstar Whale x1

Frostbitten Northstar Whale is caught at Northstar Castle.

Important notes:

  • No preferred bait
  • Frozen mutation required

Best ways to get the mutation:

  • Fish during Frost Moon
  • Use mutation friendly rods like Maelstrom Rod

Patience is key here since whales are rare spawns.

How to Craft the North Pole Rod in Fisch

Once you have all three ingredients, you can finally craft the rod.

Step 1 Go to the Ancient Archives

Travel to the Ancient Isles and head to the following coordinates:

5870, 160, 415

You can use Fisch GPS to reach the location easily.

Step 2 Reach the Crafting Anvil

Inside the Ancient Archives, you will need to complete a short glider obby.

At the end of the hallway, you will find the crafting anvil.

Step 3 Craft the North Pole Rod

Interact with the anvil and scroll down to find North Pole Rod listed as the final item.

Crafting cost:

All required ingredients
15,000 Bells

Once crafted, the North Pole Rod will be added to your inventory.

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North Pole Rod Stats in Fisch

The North Pole Rod is designed for late game fishing and performs extremely well for rare and massive fish.

Here are the full stats:

  • Lure Speed: 90%
  • Luck: 177%
  • Control: 0
  • Resilience: 25%
  • Max Kg: Infinite

This makes it ideal for mutation hunting and heavy fish, but the lack of control means enchant choice is very important.

Best Enchants for North Pole Rod in Fisch

Since the rod already has high Luck and Lure Speed, you should focus on Control and Progress Speed when enchanting.

Best Enchant Options

Herculean
Adds massive Max Kg
Boosts Control
Improves Progress Speed
Best overall enchant

Controlled
Simple Control boost
Good for consistent catches

Mystical
Boosts Luck, Resilience, Lure Speed
Adds Progress Speed
Great all round enchant

Steady
Increases Progress Speed
Adds small Control bonus

Piercing
Helps stab fish while reeling
Improves Progress Speed

What Is the Best Enchant for North Pole Rod

For most players, Herculean is the best enchant.

If you prefer smoother control without heavy investment, Controlled is the best budget option.

Where to Find the North Pole Rod in Fisch

You do not find this rod in the world.

The North Pole Rod is crafted at the Ancient Archives, using rare Frost Moon ingredients and 15,000 Bells.

Is the North Pole Rod Worth It

Yes, especially if:

You are an endgame player
You farm Frost Moon events
You hunt rare and massive fish

Its infinite weight capacity and high Luck make it one of the strongest Fischmas rods available.