To get the Xorcist Rod in Fisch, unlock the Underground Music Venue in Crystal Cove, talk to Ken Carson, and finish his four quests: Underground Static, Teen X, A Great Chaos, and Xperiment. I cross-checked five guides and the official Venue Encore announcement, and I flag every spot where they disagree. The rod is a limited-time reward from the October 31, 2026 update, so start early.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Where | Underground Music Venue (via Crystal Cove) |
| NPC | Ken Carson |
| Quests | 4, completed in order |
| Final catch | An Apex fish, using the Duskwire Rod |
| Passive | Xperimental mutation (7x fish value) |
| Availability | Limited-time (Venue Encore update) |
Before You Start: Unlock the Underground Music Venue
Ken won’t talk to you until you’re inside the Venue. Here’s the route I’d follow:
- Reach Crystal Cove. Dive into the whirlpool in the main ocean to reach Vertigo, grab a Depths Key, and open the Depths door.
- Place a Chaotic Enchant Relic on the white crystal (pedestal) inside Crystal Cove.
- Take the trapdoor at the back of that room straight into the Venue.
- Find Ken Carson on the stage.
Ken Carson Quest Walkthrough
Here’s the whole questline at a glance:
| Quest | You Need | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Underground Static | 3 Electric Minnow, 2 Scrap Metal | ‘‘ Bobber, ‘‘ title, Chaotic Enchanted Relic |
| 2. Teen X | 1 Shiny Musical Crab, 3 DJ Spinopus | X Halo |
| 3. A Great Chaos | 1 Hexed Ancient Megalodon, Ken’s Stage Monitor | Stage Monitor Lantern |
| 4. Xperiment | 1 Apex fish (Duskwire Rod) | Xorcist Rod, ‘X’ title |
Quest 1: Underground Static
For the Electric Minnows, fish near Roslit Bay with the Tempest Rod. Beebom pairs it with Bagel Bait. Sportskeeda and ProGameGuides say any rod with the Storming enchantment also works, which is handy if you don’t own the Tempest.
Scrap Metal is a trash item. I’d use a low-stat rod with garbage bait, as Beebom suggests. ProGameGuides adds that it spawns in any water and shows up more often during the day.
Quest 2: Teen X
You need one Shiny Musical Crab and three DJ Spinopus, both from Crystal Cove.
- Shiny Musical Crab: Beebom uses a Crab Cage with an Aurora totem. ProGameGuides says the crab appears more often in rain, at night, in summer, with no bait. Make it Shiny with a Shiny Surge Totem or a visit to the Appraiser.
- DJ Spinopus: Beebom recommends the Stellarwave Melody Rod, while Sportskeeda uses Snare Bait. I’d try Snare Bait first, since it’s cheaper.
Quest 3: A Great Chaos
This is the slowest quest. You must catch a Hexed Ancient Megalodon, which means waiting for a Megalodon Hunt behind Ancient Isle. Use the No-Life Rod for the Hexed mutation. Beebom puts the Hexed chance at 50%. Sportskeeda says the Ancient Megalodon hunt itself only has about a 10% chance of happening, so the hunt spawning, not the mutation, is the real bottleneck.
Then grab Ken’s lost Stage Monitor. It sits next to the drum kit behind Ken, just to the right of him.
Quest 4: Xperiment
Catch one Apex fish with the Duskwire Rod. ProGameGuides suggests checking Fisch Wiki for the next Apex spawn time. Sportskeeda says a Blood fish counts. Return to Ken afterward and the Xorcist Rod is yours.
Heads-up: you need to own the Duskwire first. Deltias Gaming’s rod progression guide lists it at 7.5 million, unlocked through Hollow’s quest in the Venue. That guide predates this update, so confirm the price in-game.
Xorcist Rod Stats and Passive
The rod looks like a black guitar that glows white.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Lure Speed | 75% |
| Luck | 200% |
| Control | 0.08 |
| Resilience | 25% |
| Max KG | Infinite |
| Disturbance | +3 |
Passive: A charge bar appears above your fishing minigame and fills at every 25% mark. Press the right mouse button (RMB) when it hits a mark and the rod chomps the fish, boosting your catch progress. The rod can also apply the Xperimental mutation, which multiplies fish value by 7x. ProGameGuides calls it the “Xorcist mutation”, but it’s the same 7x boost.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Skipping the Venue unlock. Without the relic placement, Ken stays out of reach.
- Selling quest fish. Keep Minnows, Scrap Metal, crabs and Spinopus until you hand them in.
- Hunting unprepared. Have the No-Life Rod equipped before a Megalodon Hunt starts.
- Forgetting the Duskwire. Buy it before you reach Quest 4.
- Trusting stale numbers. Treyex notes that requirements can change, so check your live quest panel.
Pro Tips
- Do Quest 3’s waiting while grinding Quest 2 items near Ancient Isle’s schedule, rather than standing idle.
- Stock a Shiny Surge Totem before the crab, since Shiny is the harder requirement.
- Redeem the code TheVenueEncore, announced by the developers on launch day, before you start.
FAQs
How do you get the Xorcist Rod in Fisch?
Complete all four of Ken Carson’s quests in the Underground Music Venue. The final one requires catching an Apex fish with the Duskwire Rod.
Where is Ken Carson in Fisch?
He’s on the stage inside the Underground Music Venue, which you reach through Crystal Cove after placing a Chaotic Enchant Relic.
Is the Xorcist Rod limited-time?
Yes. Sportskeeda describes it as a limited-time rod from the Venue Encore update, so don’t wait.
What does the Xperimental mutation do?
It increases the value of the fish it applies to by 7x.
Is there a Venue Encore code?
Yes, the developers announced the code TheVenueEncore with the update. Enter it exactly as written in the code menu.
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