Fish Fillet

It is prized for its clean, delicate flavor. Its texture isn't tough and its aroma is subtle, so it pairs well with a wide range of dishes. Can be obtained by cleaning fish.

Type

meat

Tool

Fishing Rod

Rarity

common

Buy: 5Sell: 2

About

• •Processed from any caught fish via the Clean command in your inventory
• •2 Fish Fillets substitute for 1 whole fish in most cooking recipes
• •Sells for 2 copper per fillet — whole fish sell for 10 copper, so only clean when needed
• •Key ingredient in Fish Porridge, Fishball Soup, Battered Fish, and Battered Seafood
• •Required for Renee's Request commission quest in Hernand (Fish Porridge delivery)
• •Fish meals grant Ice Resistance or Fire Resistance buffs depending on the recipe
• •Cannot be reassembled into a whole fish once cleaned

Gathering Guide

• •Catch fish at any river or lake — bridge north of Hanand is ideal for deep, clear water
• •Free Fishing Rod found south of Hanand near river boxes, or buy one at Alden's for 15 copper
• •Cast with L2/Q, wait for three splashes, hook with R2, pull opposite the fish, reel when calm
• •Grab fish by hand in shallow rivers — hold the pickup button while wading
• •Select caught fish in inventory, hold use button, choose Clean to produce fillets
• •Larger or rarer fish yield multiple fillets per cleaning
• •Merchants sell fish but restock slowly — fishing in bulk is more efficient

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