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The Crimson Rod is the most powerful fishing rod in Star Fishing, and I’ve successfully unlocked it after navigating the Shadow Crypts maze. This ultimate rod features 1,250 luck, 8x reel speed, and strength 9 making it essential for endgame fishing. Let me show you exactly how to get it.
| Stat | Value | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $5,000,000 | Purchase after quest completion |
| Luck | 1,250 | Highest in game |
| Reel Speed | 8x | Fastest catch rate |
| Strength | 9 | Max strength tier |
| Location | Shadow Crypts | Below Enron Castle |
| Requirement | Ancient Locks Quest | Must complete maze |
The Crimson Rod significantly outperforms other top-tier rods. For comparison, the Frozen Flame Rod offers 750 luck and 5x reel speed, while the Crystal Rod provides only 400 luck and 3x reel speed.
You need two completed quests before accessing the Shadow Crypts:
Additionally, save $5,000,000 to purchase the Crimson Rod after completing the quest. I recommend farming The Eye or Centaurus A galaxies with your current best rod to accumulate funds efficiently.
The quest requires collecting specific rare stars across four parts:
Part I – Ruby Key:
Part II – Emerald Key:
Part III – Topaz Key:
Part IV – Sapphire Key:
This is a collections quest, meaning you simply collect stars without returning them to NPCs. Focus on farming high-luck zones for rare stars.
Enter the Shadow Crypts beneath Enron Castle. The maze contains four colored statues, each holding a key. Follow these exact directions from the entrance:
Sapphire Statue: Straight → Left → Left → Right → Right → Left → Left
Emerald Statue: Straight → Right → Left → Right → Right
Topaz Statue: Straight → Left → Left → Right → Right → Left → Right → Right → Left → Left → Right → Right → Left → Left
Ruby Statue: Straight → Right → Left → Right → Left → Left → Right → Right → Left → Left → Right → Right → Left
Mark each statue location as you collect keys. The maze resets directions from the central room, so start fresh for each statue.
Once you’ve collected all four keys, return to the central chamber. Use each key on the corresponding colored lock to unlock the gate. This grants you access to purchase the Crimson Rod for $5,000,000 and the matching Crimson Bobber.
With the Crimson Rod equipped, I’ve optimized my farming route:
The Crimson Rod’s stats make it 67% more effective than the Frozen Flame Rod for rare star farming. I’ve personally increased my hourly earnings by 3-4 million credits after upgrading.
Mistake 1: Attempting maze without prerequisites – The Shadow Crypts won’t unlock without completing King Goobertholomew’s and Bridge quests first.
Mistake 2: Wrong maze directions – One wrong turn forces you to restart. Write down the paths or screenshot them.
Mistake 3: Insufficient funds – Save the full $5,000,000 before completing the quest. You can’t access the purchase area again easily.
Mistake 4: Skipping star collection – You must collect all required stars. There’s no shortcut or alternative method.
Collecting the required stars takes 6-8 hours of active gameplay depending on your current rod’s luck stat. The maze itself takes 15-20 minutes once you have the correct paths.
Absolutely. The 1,250 luck and 8x reel speed make it the best investment for endgame content. You’ll earn back the cost within 2-3 hours of farming rare stars.
Yes, the Ancient Locks Quest is entirely solo-friendly. The maze doesn’t require combat—just careful navigation following the directions provided above.
Reset by returning to the entrance room and starting fresh. The maze doesn’t punish failed attempts. Simply follow the exact directions for each statue carefully.
The Crimson Bobber (also unlocked) provides additional luck bonuses that stack with your rod. While not required, it’s worth purchasing for maximum efficiency.
The Crimson Rod transforms your Star Fishing experience from grinding to dominating. Follow this guide precisely, and you’ll be catching Mythic stars at 8x speed within hours. Save those directions, farm your $5 million, and claim the most powerful rod in the game.
