Catching Omnithal in Fisch is one of the trickiest challenges you’ll face in the Tidefall update. It only appears during a special event, in a very specific underwater spot, and comes with a tough reeling challenge that can frustrate even experienced players. If you don’t know exactly when and where to fish, or what gear to use, you’ll waste time and miss your chance.

Here’s a quick answer to get you started: Omnithal only spawns during the Omnithal Hunt event in the Sunken Reliquary inside Tidefall. Use Luminescent Larva bait, fish at night during foggy weather in winter, and equip rods with progress speed boosts like Wind Elemental, Astraeus Serenade, or Seraphic. Expect a tough fight because it applies a heavy -85% progress speed debuff when hooked.

You need to be in the right place at the right time and with the right setup

First, Omnithal only shows up during the Omnithal Hunt event, which is announced by a server-wide banner. If you miss this alert, you won’t find Omnithal until the next event. So stay active in Tidefall servers and be ready to rush to the Sunken Reliquary as soon as you see the notification.

The Sunken Reliquary is an underwater fishing spot reachable through an underwater cave between Ancient Isle and Moosewood. Just getting to Tidefall isn’t enough; you must be in the Reliquary during the event.

Once there, you want to line up the conditions Omnithal prefers to increase your chances:

Bait: Luminescent Larva
Weather: Foggy (use Smokescreen totem if needed)
Time: Night (use Sundial totem to force night)
Season: Winter (you have to wait for the in-game calendar)

You can force fog and night using totems, but you cannot change the season, so plan accordingly.

Gear up with the right rods and enchantments to beat the debuff

Catching Omnithal is not just about luck; it’s about having the right gear. When you hook it, you get hit with an -85% progress speed debuff, which makes reeling painfully slow and easy to fail.

The best rods to counter this are those with strong progress speed or stability passives. The Wind Elemental Rod, Astraeus Serenade Rod, and Seraphic Rod are top choices. If you don’t have these, pick any rod that boosts progress speed or helps control the line better.

Enchantments also make a big difference:

Steady: Helps keep the progress bar stable during slow reeling
Swift: Increases progress speed to fight the debuff
Immortal: Gives you more room for error in long fights
Piercing: Helps push through tougher catches

Combining a good rod with these enchantments makes the fight manageable.

How to reel Omnithal

Omnithal’s reeling minigame applies a heavy -85% progress speed debuff and features aggressive bites that cause major progress loss and line tension issues. Keep your cursor movements measured and steady: avoid overcorrecting to prevent line snaps during the slow reel.

How to fish for Omnithal step by step

Join an active Tidefall server and wait for the Omnithal Hunt announcement.
Rush to the Sunken Reliquary underwater cave between Ancient Isle and Moosewood.
Check the event banner to confirm the hunt is active.
Use Smokescreen totem to create fog if it’s not foggy.
Use Sundial totem to set the time to night if needed.
Equip Luminescent Larva as bait.
Switch to your best progress-focused rod with the right enchantments.
Cast your line carefully and reel steadily, controlling your cursor to avoid losing progress.
If you fail, keep trying. If someone else catches Omnithal, the event ends, so you may need to server hop and wait for the next event.
Note that the minigame punishes weak setups with extreme slowness due to the debuff. Prioritize calm, precise cursor control over aggressive reeling to succeed.
After catching, check whether you got the standard Exotic or the rare Awakened variant.

What you get from catching Omnithal

Omnithal is essential for late-game progression in Tidefall. It’s used to craft the Requiem Rod and is a key part of the Tidefall Obelisk puzzle that unlocks the final hunt area.

There are two variants:

Variant	Description
Standard Exotic	Base form; common during Hunt for crafting.
Awakened Omnithal	Ultra-rare variant; same conditions, lower odds.

Both require the same conditions and event to appear.

For more fishing challenges and tips in Fisch, check out guides on how to catch Copper Rockfish in the Collapsed Ruins using shrimp bait during clear daytime, or learn the best strategies for catching Pelagic Cod with the right bait and location. If you're interested in rare creatures, our guide on catching the Plesiosaur in Tidefall Castle offers tips on unlocking the area and securing this elusive catch. For those exploring Tidefall further, find out how to catch the John Dory with optimal bait and spots, or master the techniques to catch the Bigeye Houndshark including its mutated variant.

Final thoughts

Catching Omnithal is all about timing, preparation, and patience. Being ready with the right bait, rods, enchantments, and totems when the event hits will save you hours of frustration. Remember, only one Omnithal spawns per event per server, and the event ends instantly if anyone catches it, so if you miss it, you’ll have to server hop or wait for the next event. Stick to the plan, control your reeling carefully, and you’ll get that prized catch needed to push your Tidefall adventure forward.