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Weapons & Rods

How to Fish Weapons & Rods Tier List

Best combat weapons and rods in How to Fish, ranked by the official walkthrough, plus the verified sell multipliers (Grill cook, roulette).

⚡ Tier Summary

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  • Best (verified): Shotgun — called 'one of the best weapons' by the walkthrough; great vs Spider Crab, Piranha, Tuna
  • Long-range: Uzi / Sniper Rifle — recommended for the Albatross (Shotgun misses at range)
  • Final boss: Upgraded Assault Rifle — recommended before the Whale / Mutated Bowhead Whale
  • Starter: Basic Fishing Rod ($3) + Knife (sharpen to 20 dmg); Hotdog Lure ($1) for bigger catches

Killscore Multiplier Mechanics Explained

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Selling fish gives bonus coins based on your Combat Killscore Multipliers:

Kill bonusMultiplier
Impressivex2.00
360x1.50
Dogfightx1.50
Longshotx1.30
Killstealx1.30
Headshotx1.25
Aerialx1.25
Fly Fishingx1.25
One Shot One Killx1.25
Overkillx1.25
Explosionx1.25
Last Bulletx1.25
Endangered Speciesx1.25
Multikill (5+)x1.25
No Scopex1.20
Penta Killx1.20
Quadra Killx1.15
Quick Scopex1.10
Point Blankx1.10
Finallyx1.10
Triple Killx1.10
Meleex1.05
Double Killx1.05
Noob Killx1.01

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best weapon in How to Fish?

The walkthrough calls the Shotgun one of the best weapons in the game; the Uzi or Sniper Rifle is recommended for the long-range Albatross, and an upgraded Assault Rifle for the final Whale boss.

What is the best sell multiplier?

Cooking fish on the Grill (unlocked on Island 3) adds a +1.5x sell multiplier. Exact headshot/360-spin numbers are not published in the verified sources.