How to Get Xorcist Rod in Fisch (November 2026) Ken Carson’s Quest Guide

To get the Xorcist Rod in Fisch, you need to finish Ken Carson’s four-quest line inside the Underground Music Venue. It’s a limited-time reward from the Venue Encore update that launched October 31, 2026, so I’d start today. I’ve pulled together every requirement, fish, and rod you need below. Here’s the quick version:

Unlock the Underground Music Venue First

Skip this if you’ve already been inside. If not, see our Underground Music Venue guide.

1. Catch a Chaotic Enchant Relic using a rod with the Chaotic enchantment.
2. Enter the whirlpool to reach Vertigo, then use a Depths Key to cross the bridge to Crystal Cove.
3. Place the relic on the black pedestal, then jump into the pit behind it.

Quest 1: Underground Static

Bring Ken 3 Electric Minnow and 2 Scrap Metal.

• Electric Minnow: Use the Tempest Rod with Bagel Bait in Roslit Bay.
• Scrap Metal: A trash item. Use any low-stat rod with garbage bait.

Rewards: a ‘‘ Bobber, a ‘‘ title, and a Chaotic Enchanted Relic.

Quest 2: Teen X

Catch 1 Shiny Musical Crab and 3 DJ Spinopus, both in Crystal Cove.

• Shiny Musical Crab: Crab Cage plus an Aurora totem.
• DJ Spinopus: Stellarwave Melody Rod.

Reward: the exclusive X Halo.

Quest 3: A Great Chaos

This one has two tasks:

• Catch 1 Hexed Ancient Megalodon. Use the No-Life Rod during a Megalodon Hunt behind Ancient Isle, which gives a 50% Hexed chance.
• Grab Ken’s lost Stage Monitor, sitting right behind him on the stage.

Reward: a Stage Monitor Lantern. Megalodon Hunts are the slow part, since I’ve seen the hunt chance listed at only 10%.

Quest 4: Xperiment

Catch 1 Apex fish with the Duskwire Rod. Check Apex Shark Hunt timings on the Fisch Wiki so you’re there when one spawns. Return to Ken and you’ll get the Xorcist Rod plus an ‘X’ title.

Don’t own a Duskwire yet? Hollow in the venue is the NPC tied to it, so clear that first.

Xorcist Rod Stats and Passive in Fisch

The rod adds a charge bar above the minigame. It fills in 25% steps, and pressing right mouse button at each mark makes the rod chomp the fish and boost your progress. It also has a chance to apply the Xperimental mutation, which multiplies fish value by 7x.

All Ken Carson Quest Rewards

Pro Tips

• Mark Crystal Cove with a Mystic Mirror, since you’ll make several round trips.
• Redeem the code TheVenueEncore for extra Venue Encore freebies.
• Do Quest 4 last, because Apex fish spawns are timed.

Mistakes to Avoid

• Don’t sell quest fish or Scrap Metal before handing them in to Ken.
• Equip the exact rod each quest needs, or the catch may not count.
• Your quest panel has the final say if a requirement differs from a guide.
• Finish before the event ends, because the rod is limited-time.

FAQs

Where is Ken Carson in Fisch?

He’s on the stage inside the Underground Music Venue, beneath Crystal Cove.

How many quests unlock the Xorcist Rod?

Four: Underground Static, Teen X, A Great Chaos, and Xperiment.

What does the Xperimental mutation do?

It increases the value of a caught fish by 7x.

Which rod do I need for the final quest?

The Duskwire Rod. You must catch an Apex fish with it, and no other rod counts for Xperiment.

Is the Xorcist Rod permanent?

No. It’s a limited-time Venue Encore reward, so grab it early.