Aquaculture 2 Mod — Guide
Fishing Rods & Customization
Aquaculture 2 adds four tiers of fishing rods that offer significantly higher durability and customization compared to the vanilla rod. While the vanilla rod still works, only Aquaculture rods can be modified in the Tackle Box.
Rod Tiers
| Rod Type | Recipe | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Fishing Rod | 1 Stick, 2 Iron Ingots, 2 String | Basic upgrade; high durability. |
| Gold Fishing Rod | 1 Stick, 2 Gold Ingots, 2 String | Lower durability but higher luck. |
| Diamond Fishing Rod | 1 Stick, 2 Diamonds, 2 String | Extreme durability for long sessions. |
| Neptunium Fishing Rod | 1 Stick, 2 Neptunium Ingots, 2 String | Unbreakable; fish bite significantly faster. |
Customization Items
Using a Tackle Box, players can apply the following to their rods: * Hooks: Add functional buffs like increased luck or double catches. * Bait: Increases the speed at which fish bite. * Fishing Line: Purely cosmetic; can be dyed any color. * Bobber: Purely cosmetic; can be dyed any color.
Hooks & Bait
Hooks are powerful modifiers crafted using an Iron Hook (4 Iron Nuggets in a 'U' shape) as a base.
Hook Types
| Hook | Recipe | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Hook | 4 Iron Nuggets | 20% chance to not consume bait durability. |
| Gold Hook | Iron Hook + 4 Gold Nuggets | Increases fishing luck. |
| Diamond Hook | Iron Hook + 4 Diamonds | 50% chance to not consume bait durability. |
| Light Hook | Iron Hook + 4 Feathers | Increases casting distance. |
| Heavy Hook | Iron Hook + 4 Iron Nuggets | Decreases casting distance. |
| Double Hook | 2 Iron Hooks | Chance to catch two items at once. |
| Redstone Hook | Iron Hook + 4 Redstone | Increases the time window to reel in a fish. |
| Note Hook | Iron Hook + 1 Note Block | Plays a sound when a fish is approaching. |
| Nether Star Hook | Diamond Hook + 1 Nether Star | 50% bait preservation and massive luck bonus. |
Bait Types
Bait is consumed upon catching a fish. It can be stored and applied via the Tackle Box. * Worms: 20 uses. Obtained from a Worm Farm. * Leeches: 35 uses. Caught while fishing in Swamp biomes. * Minnows: 50 uses. Caught while fishing in Freshwater biomes.
Neptunium Gear
Neptunium is a legendary material found within Neptune's Bounty chests. It is slightly stronger than Netherite and grants unique underwater abilities.
Neptunium Armor
| Piece | Ability Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Helmet | Neptune's Gaze | Grants infinite Night Vision while underwater. |
| Chestplate | Neptune's Lungs | Grants infinite Water Breathing. |
| Leggings | Neptune's Weight | Allows the player to sink and walk normally underwater. |
| Boots | Neptune's Swiftness | Significantly increases swim speed. |
Neptunium Tools & Weapons
- Pickaxe & Shovel: No mining speed penalty while underwater.
- Sword & Axe: Deals increased damage to aquatic mobs.
- Bow: Arrows travel through water without losing velocity or trajectory.
- Hoe: Tilled farmland remains permanently hydrated (moist).
- Fillet Knife: Unbreakable and yields the maximum amount of fish fillets.