The Oppressor Rod in Fisch comes from Tormentor, a hidden NPC in the Underground Music Venue, added with the Venue Encore update (patch 2.08). You need the Dusk title, a Tropical Squall, and three fish-hunting quests to earn it, then one more quest plus 70,000,000 C$ to unrestrict it. I’ve pulled everything together as of November 2026, so here’s the quick version before the full walkthrough.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| NPC | Tormentor (hidden auditorium, Underground Music Venue) |
| Added in | Venue Encore update, October 31, 2026 |
| You need | Duskwire rod, Dusk title, Tropical Squall Totem |
| Quests | Chaotic Resurgence, Road of Revenant Carcasses, Divergent Perceptions |
| Unrestrict | Impermanent Distress quest + 70,000,000 C$ |
| Luck | 310% |
Requirements Before You Start
- Venue access: Unlock the Underground Music Venue, since Tormentor hides inside it.
- Duskwire rod: This is your key to the hidden area. Sources disagree on where to get it. Some point to a Hollow quest after a Crystal Cove puzzle, others to a direct purchase from Hollow, with reported prices from 500,000 to 1.75 million C$. Check Hollow’s offer in-game.
- Dusk title: Unlock it through the Duskwire mastery quest, which needs 200 perfect catches.
- Tropical Squall Totem: It costs 800,000 C$ at Elder Kaido’s (Elder Kao’s) weekly rotating shop on Skycrest.
- 70,000,000 C$: You’ll need this for the final unrestrict.
Step 1: Find Tormentor and Start the Quest
- Enter the Underground Music Venue.
- Use your Tropical Squall Totem. The hidden entrance only works during that weather.
- Equip the Duskwire rod and the Dusk title.
- Click the black guitar (Duskwire) to the left of Ken Carson on stage. It teleports you to a blue auditorium.
- Talk to Tormentor to begin.
I’d mark the venue with a Mystic Mirror now, because you’ll make several round trips.
Step 2: Chaotic Resurgence
Tormentor asks for two Shiny Chaotic Catfish, one Mourned Wyvern, three Darkened Enchant Relics, and one Chaotic Enchant Relic.
| Target | Best setup |
|---|---|
| Shiny Chaotic Catfish (x2) | Duskwire with Blessed or Invincible, worm bait, foggy night |
| Mourned Wyvern | Tidemourner Rod with Long enchant, Truffle Worm bait |
| Darkened Enchant Relic (x3) | Depthseeker Rod + Relic Construct companion |
| Chaotic Enchant Relic | Duskwire + Relic Construct companion |
Turn everything in to unlock the next set.
Step 3: Road of Revenant Carcasses
This round uses riddles. Each one points to a specific fish.
| Riddle hint | Catch | Setup |
|---|---|---|
| The monstrous war victor | Monstrous Legionnaire Lamprey | Cusk Purger Rod |
| The sturdy metal beast | Titanium Leviathan | Titanium Rod + Fractured or tryhard enchant |
| The distressed, bubbly reborn eel | Sparkling Distraught Revenant Eel | Dreambreaker Rod + Blessed or Glittered enchant |
Step 4: Divergent Perceptions
Catch these three, then return to Tormentor:
- Distraught Veiled Charybdis: Dreambreaker Rod with Fractured or Cryogenic enchant. Luminous Larva bait boosts your odds.
- Squalled String: Abaia’s Spite Rod with Garbage Bait in Desolate Deep.
- Fallen Scylla: Fallen Rod with Shark Head bait.
Hand them in and Tormentor gives you a restricted Oppressor Rod.
Oppressor Rod Stats in Fisch
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Lure Speed | 300% |
| Luck | 310% |
| Control | 0.1 |
| Resilience | 35% |
| Max KG | Infinite |
| Progress Speed | +55% |
| Disturbance | +5 |
Here’s how it stacks up against the Record Breaker Rod, another Venue Encore reward (70% Lure Speed, 227% Luck, 0.22 Control, 27% Resilience). Oppressor wins on Lure Speed, Luck, and Resilience. Record Breaker has the better Control. If you want raw luck, Oppressor is the pick. If you struggle with reeling, think twice.
How to Unrestrict the Oppressor Rod?
The rod stays restricted until you finish the Impermanent Distress quest:
- Catch 1 Fallen Skolopendra.
- Catch an Olympian Devil using Duskwire with no companion.
- Catch 35 Legendary or Mythical Oppressed fish in Crystal Cove.
- Parry 75 projectiles.
Return to Tormentor and pay 70,000,000 C$. After that, the rod is fully yours.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Clicking the guitar without a Tropical Squall. Nothing happens outside that weather.
- Skipping the Dusk title. Tormentor won’t talk to you without it.
- Keeping a companion equipped for the Olympian Devil. It won’t count.
- Arriving short on cash. Save 70M C$ before the last turn-in.
Pro Tips
- The Duskwire has negative Control and negative weight, so pair it with an Invincible or Dune enchant to make it usable.
- Keep the Relic Construct companion on while you farm both relic types, then unequip it before the Olympian Devil.
- Quest wording can change as Venue Encore content rolls out. Treat your in-game quest panel as the final word.
FAQs
Where is Tormentor in Fisch?
He’s in a hidden blue auditorium inside the Underground Music Venue. Click the Duskwire guitar beside Ken Carson during a Tropical Squall to reach him.
What do I need to start the Oppressor Rod quest?
You need to be inside the auditorium with the Dusk title equipped. The title comes from 200 perfect catches with the Duskwire.
How much does it cost to unrestrict the Oppressor Rod?
It costs 70,000,000 C$, paid to Tormentor after you finish Impermanent Distress.
How many quests are there for the Oppressor Rod?
There are three to earn the restricted rod (Chaotic Resurgence, Road of Revenant Carcasses, Divergent Perceptions) and one more to unrestrict it.
Which other rods came with Venue Encore?
Ken Carson’s questline gives the Xorcist Rod. The other NPC questlines give Black Fairy (Draven), D.R.E.D-7 (Glorp/Dr. Anton), and Record Breaker (Tryce).
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