To get the Rod Of The Exalted One in Fisch, go to Mushgrove Swamp, pass through the hidden non-collidable wall, ride the elevator to The Keeper’s Secret, and place seven differently mutated Enchant Relics on the seven pedestals. The required mutations are Hexed, Crystalized, Greedy, Translucent, Atlantean, Fossilized, and Mosaic. The rod appears when the complete set is placed.
The puzzle has no direct purchase price, but collecting the relics can require appraisal fees, C$77,000 for seven Enchant Relics at the listed Merlin price, and earlier rod unlocks. Because Fisch updates can change odds, costs, and statistics, treat the percentages below as source-reported game details and verify them in your current server.
What do you need to unlock the Exalted Rod?
You need access to Mushgrove Swamp, seven Enchant Relics, and one relic carrying each required mutation. The puzzle accepts a complete set rather than seven arbitrary relics:
- Hexed
- Crystalized
- Greedy
- Translucent
- Atlantean
- Fossilized
- Mosaic
Each mutation belongs on its own pedestal in The Keeper’s Secret. The Rod Of The Exalted One appears after all seven pedestals hold the required set. You do not unlock it by purchasing a rod from a shop, completing a normal fishing quest, or placing seven relics with duplicate mutations. The requirement is a matching seven-mutation collection.
How do you reach The Keeper’s Secret?
- Travel to Mushgrove Swamp. Use your normal boat or travel route to reach the island.
- Find the concealed entrance. Search the swamp for a hidden wall that has no collision. You can walk through it even though it looks like ordinary scenery.
- Enter the elevator. The elevator is directly behind the hidden wall.
- Ride up to The Keeper’s Secret. The pedestals and the rod puzzle are at the elevator’s destination.
The entrance is easy to miss because the wall does not present a normal doorway. If you cannot find it, check the swamp’s walls by walking into suspicious surfaces instead of looking only for a visible opening. The important clue is collision: the correct surface lets your character pass through it. You are not looking for a sign, a lever, or a conventional door.
Which seven mutations are required?
The following routes and percentages are reported by the Fisch Wiki. They describe listed in-game methods, not independently verified probability testing, and may change with an update.
| Mutation | Source-reported way to obtain it | Reported chance or planning detail |
|---|---|---|
| Hexed | Appraisal, or fishing with the No-Life Rod | The page reports a 50% chance with the No-Life Rod. |
| Crystalized | Fishing with the Crystalized Rod | The page reports a 30% chance and ties this mutation to that rod. |
| Greedy | Appraisal, or fishing with the Rod Of The Eternal King or Scurvy Rod | The page reports 60% through appraisal and 13% with the Scurvy Rod. |
| Translucent | Appraisal, or fishing while using the Ghastly enchantment | The page reports a 100% chance with that enchantment. |
| Atlantean | Fishing with the Trident Rod | The page reports a 30% chance and ties this mutation to that rod. |
| Fossilized | Appraisal, or fishing with the Voyager Rod | The page reports a 35% chance with the Voyager Rod. |
| Mosaic | Appraisal or a natural catch | No particular rod is specified in the listed route. |
The source’s general rule is that every required relic except Crystalized and Atlantean can be obtained through appraisal or naturally, provided you use the needed mutation method. It also mentions fishing in The Depths during Mutation Surges as another option for several relics.
Read the percentages as route-planning figures, not guarantees. A 30% listing does not mean that three out of every ten casts must produce the mutation, and buying a relic does not automatically give it a mutation. Keep trying until the relic in your inventory visibly shows the exact name you need.
A practical seven-relic checklist
Use a checklist rather than relying on memory, especially if you are collecting relics over multiple sessions. Mark a mutation only after you have confirmed it on the relic itself:
- Hexed: record whether it came from appraisal or the No-Life Rod route.
- Crystalized: reserve a slot for a relic fished with the Crystalized Rod.
- Greedy: compare appraisal with the Rod Of The Eternal King or Scurvy Rod route.
- Translucent: the listed fishing method uses the Ghastly enchantment; appraisal is another listed route.
- Atlantean: reserve a slot for a relic fished with the Trident Rod.
- Fossilized: appraisal or the Voyager Rod route can supply it.
- Mosaic: appraisal or a natural catch is listed, with no named rod requirement.
Keep duplicates separate from the checklist. Two Hexed relics still leave the Crystalized, Atlantean, or another pedestal empty. The puzzle checks the mutation represented on each pedestal, not the total number of relics you carry.
Which rods are important before you start?
Crystalized and Atlantean are the two requirements that most clearly force earlier progression. The acquisition table associates Crystalized with the Crystalized Rod and Atlantean with the Trident Rod, so players who do not already own those rods should plan those unlocks first.
Crystalized Rod
The listed route for the Crystalized mutation uses the Crystalized Rod. If your account does not have it, you cannot rely on that specific fishing method until the rod is unlocked by whatever requirements are current in your version of Fisch. The mutation can still be approached through the methods the live game currently permits, but the cited table specifically identifies this rod for Crystalized.
Trident Rod
The Atlantean route uses the Trident Rod. The source reports that unlocking the Trident Rod itself takes five Enchant Relics. That requirement is separate from the seven mutated relics needed at The Keeper’s Secret, so a player starting without the Trident Rod may need more than seven relics overall. Some of those five may be consumed by the earlier unlock, and additional failed appraisals can increase the total further.
Other useful rods and methods
The No-Life Rod is the listed fishing route for Hexed, the Rod Of The Eternal King or Scurvy Rod can be used for Greedy, the Ghastly enchantment is listed for Translucent, and the Voyager Rod is listed for Fossilized. Appraisal remains an alternative for most of these mutations, and Mosaic can be appraised or caught naturally. Choose the route based on equipment you already own instead of assuming that every mutation requires a new rod purchase.
How much does the relic hunt cost?
Merlin is reported to sell Enchant Relics for C$11,000 each. Buying seven at that listed price totals C$77,000 before any appraisal expenses. That is the cost of seven base relics, not a guaranteed total for obtaining the correct mutations.
- Base relic purchase: C$11,000 per Enchant Relic.
- Seven relics: C$77,000 at that listed price.
- Additional spending: appraisal fees and any relics needed for prerequisite rod unlocks.
- Possible saving: Mutation Surges are reported as a way to reduce appraisal expenses.
The rod itself has a listed base cost of C$0 because it is awarded by the puzzle. Calling it “free,” however, ignores the currency and progression needed to assemble the seven-relic set. If you already own several correctly mutated relics, your direct spending can be below C$77,000. If you need the Trident Rod first, the five-relic prerequisite and replacement attempts make the practical budget higher than the final seven-relic purchase alone.
Should you buy relics or use fishing routes?
There is no single best route for every player. Buying from Merlin gives you known base-item pricing, but it does not guarantee a required mutation and may lead to appraisal fees. Fishing can target a mutation when you own the named rod or enchantment, but the listed chances are still probabilities rather than promises.
| Situation | Reasonable approach | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| You already own the named rod | Use its listed mutation route first. | You spend time fishing but may avoid buying and appraising another batch of relics. |
| You lack a rod for a non-exclusive mutation | Compare appraisal with natural catches or a Mutation Surge. | Appraisal costs currency; natural catches can take longer and are not guaranteed. |
| You need Crystalized or Atlantean | Plan the Crystalized Rod or Trident Rod progression. | Those rod-linked routes add earlier progression requirements. |
| You are short on C$ | Inspect storage, use existing relics, and wait for a possible Mutation Surge. | You may need more sessions before the seven-piece set is complete. |
This comparison is about reducing wasted attempts, not proving that one method has a better expected value. The listed odds come from a fan-maintained game reference and can change.
What is the exact procedure at the pedestals?
- Carry the seven Enchant Relics to The Keeper’s Secret.
- Identify the seven pedestals in the puzzle room.
- Place the Hexed relic on one pedestal, then place Crystalized, Greedy, Translucent, Atlantean, Fossilized, and Mosaic relics on the remaining pedestals.
- Check that every required mutation is represented once. A duplicate mutation cannot substitute for a missing one.
- When the complete set is present, the Rod Of The Exalted One appears.
The key check is the mutation, not merely the relic’s name. If the rod does not appear, inspect each pedestal and compare the mutation shown on the placed relic with the seven-name checklist. A relic with the wrong mutation will leave the set incomplete. Place the items deliberately and verify the final set before leaving the room or selling anything.
What are the Exalted Rod’s stats?
The recent Fisch Wiki listing and NOOB.WIKI report the following core attributes:
| Attribute | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Lure speed | 55% |
| Luck | 170% |
| Control | 0.15 |
| Resilience | 20% |
| Maximum weight | 70,000 kg |
Those figures are game attributes listed by fan-maintained wikis, not results from a published laboratory test. They give the rod very high luck and a substantial weight limit, while its control and resilience values remain separate considerations when choosing equipment for a particular fishing task. The 70,000 kg limit is a capacity figure, not a promise that every catch will weigh that much.
When comparing it with another rod, use the same five axes: lure speed, luck, control, resilience, and maximum weight. Then add the practical question of whether you want the Exalted Relic effect. The references do not document a separate C$-earning passive, so do not evaluate the rod as an automatic money generator.
What does the Exalted Relic passive do?
The current Fisch Wiki page, reported as updated September 24, 2026, says the rod increases the chance of catching Exalted Relics by 10 times. An older cached Fandom result says 4 times. Because those references conflict, do not treat either multiplier as permanently certain; check the rod’s description and current game behavior after an update.
No source in the available material documents a separate C$-earning passive. The practical reason to pursue the rod is its combination of luck, weight capacity, and the reported Exalted Relic effect, rather than a stated automatic money bonus.
How should you plan the unlock efficiently?
1. Check your existing inventory first
Before buying anything, list the Enchant Relics you already own and inspect their mutations. You may already have some of the seven required types, reducing both C$ spending and appraisal work. Do not count an unappraised or unlabeled relic until you can confirm its mutation.
2. Secure the prerequisite rods
Confirm whether you have the Crystalized Rod and Trident Rod. If not, prioritize their current unlock requirements; the source specifically connects those rods to the Crystalized and Atlantean mutations, and the Trident Rod is reported to require five Enchant Relics.
3. Choose appraisal or fishing per mutation
Use appraisal for mutations where you lack the listed rod, and use the rod-specific routes when you already have the equipment. For Fossilized, the Voyager Rod route is reported at 35%; for Hexed, the No-Life Rod route is reported at 50%; for Greedy, the listed figures are 60% through appraisal and 13% with the Scurvy Rod.
4. Watch for Mutation Surges
The source identifies Mutation Surges, including fishing in The Depths, as an option for several relics and says they may reduce appraisal expenses. Their availability and effect should be checked in the live game before you commit your budget.
5. Keep the final set together
Once you have all seven mutations, avoid selling or consuming the relics. Travel to Mushgrove Swamp with the complete set so you do not have to repeat the search for a missing mutation. A written or screenshot checklist can prevent taking a duplicate while forgetting the final required type.
What can go wrong, and how do you fix it?
The elevator is nowhere to be found
You are looking for a non-collidable wall, not a marked door. Move around Mushgrove Swamp and test suspicious walls by walking into them; the hidden passage is behind the surface that lets your character pass through.
The puzzle does not activate
Review the seven mutations one by one. The required set is Hexed, Crystalized, Greedy, Translucent, Atlantean, Fossilized, and Mosaic. Replace any duplicate or incorrectly mutated relic, then check that all seven pedestals are occupied.
You cannot obtain Crystalized or Atlantean
Those are the two source-listed mutations tied to specific rods. Work on the Crystalized Rod and Trident Rod progression first, and remember that the reported Trident Rod unlock uses five Enchant Relics in addition to the final puzzle set.
Your budget runs short
Buying seven relics at C$11,000 each is only the starting estimate. Use relics already in storage, compare appraisal with the listed fishing routes, and consider Mutation Surges before purchasing another full batch.
The passive seems different from a guide
Check the date of the guide and the in-game item description. The current page reports a 10× Exalted Relic chance while an older cached result reports 4×, so a discrepancy can reflect an update rather than an error in your account.
A relic looks right but the pedestal remains incomplete
Recheck the exact mutation label, not just the relic’s appearance or the method used to obtain it. The puzzle needs one of each named mutation. If one pedestal contains a duplicate, remove or replace that item with the missing mutation and confirm all seven pedestals again.
Is the Exalted Rod worth pursuing?
For players focused on rare catches and Exalted Relics, the rod is a high-end progression target: its listed 170% luck, 70,000 kg capacity, and reported relic-focused passive are its main attractions. The route is not a quick purchase, because it demands seven specific mutations, and some players must first unlock additional rods.
If your immediate goal is simply to fish ordinary locations or earn C$, the puzzle may be less urgent. The available descriptions identify no dedicated C$-earning effect, so the value depends on how much you want the rod’s luck, capacity, and relic-fishing potential. Players who enjoy collection goals may value the unlock even when they are not farming Exalted Relics every session.
Are the requirements likely to change?
Yes. The detailed references are unofficial, fan-maintained pages, and the current page is reported as updated September 24, 2026. Updates can alter the hidden entrance, mutation odds, rod requirements, relic prices, stats, or passive wording.
Use the seven-mutation list as your working checklist, but verify prices, unlock conditions, and the passive in the live game before spending C$ or committing to a long farming session. If a current item description conflicts with an older guide, prefer the live description and note the version date when helping other players.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Exalted Rod statistics officially published by the developers?
The listed numbers come from fan-maintained Fisch references, with the core values independently repeated by another fan wiki. No developer, regulator, or standards-body publication was identified for these attributes, so treat them as current community documentation rather than an official specification.
Can the Trident Rod requirement increase the total relic count?
Yes. The reported Trident Rod unlock uses five Enchant Relics, while the Keeper’s Secret puzzle needs seven mutated relics. A player who starts without the Trident Rod should therefore plan for the prerequisite relics as well as the final seven, allowing for failed appraisals and replacement attempts.
Why might two guides show different Exalted Relic multipliers?
The recent page reports a 10× increase, but an older cached result reports 4×. That conflict is most plausibly version-related; compare the date of any guide with the current in-game description instead of assuming an older multiplier still applies.
Does buying seven Enchant Relics guarantee the seven mutations?
No. The C$11,000 price buys the base relic item, while the required mutation depends on appraisal or a listed fishing method. You may need additional relics and appraisal attempts before every pedestal has the correct type.
Do all seven mutations require separate special rods?
No. Crystalized and Atlantean are the two mutations specifically tied to the Crystalized Rod and Trident Rod in the listed table. Hexed, Greedy, Translucent, and Fossilized have appraisal alternatives, while Mosaic is listed as obtainable through appraisal or a natural catch.
What should I do if I already have some of the required relics?
Inspect and record their exact mutations before buying more. Existing Hexed, Crystalized, Greedy, Translucent, Atlantean, Fossilized, or Mosaic relics can reduce the number of purchases and appraisals needed, provided they are not consumed by another prerequisite.
Is the Rod Of The Exalted One free?
Its listed base cost is C$0 because the pedestal puzzle awards it, but the complete unlock is not costless. Seven base relics are listed at C$77,000 total, and appraisal fees, replacement relics, and prerequisite rod unlocks can add to that amount.
Where should I look when the hidden entrance is not obvious?
Search Mushgrove Swamp’s walls and walk into suspicious surfaces. The entrance is a non-collidable wall concealing an elevator, so it may look like ordinary scenery rather than a marked doorway.
Can Mutation Surges help with the relic hunt?
The listed game details mention fishing in The Depths during Mutation Surges as an option for several relics and say surges may reduce appraisal expenses. Check the current event behavior before relying on it for a particular mutation.
The Bottom Line
Reach The Keeper’s Secret through Mushgrove Swamp’s hidden wall and elevator, then place one Enchant Relic with each of the seven required mutations—Hexed, Crystalized, Greedy, Translucent, Atlantean, Fossilized, and Mosaic. Plan for C$11,000 per base relic, possible appraisal costs, and the Crystalized Rod and Trident Rod prerequisites. Verify current odds, prices, stats, and the disputed Exalted Relic multiplier in your live game.