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In the world of LifeAfter, survival is never just about combat and gathering; the fishing system is actually a crucial long-term gameplay element. It's not merely casual activity, but a maritime system tightly integrated with character growth, resource recycling, and quest unlocking.

Many beginners initially think fishing is just another place to farm resources, but once you actually set sail, you'll discover it's a uniquely paced gameplay module with a comprehensive reward system. The most direct rewards are material and food resources, which are extremely useful when resources are scarce in the ancient game.

Next, EZG will introduce the details and important steps for beginners to pay attention to when fishing in LifeAfter.

Prerequisite Story

In LifeAfter's fishing gameplay, the first step isn't simply picking up a fishing rod. You need to complete the main story quest, Vast Discovery, and find NPC Vast in Assyrian Hills on the map.

Only after completing this story quest will LifeAfter fishing system truly unlock, meaning you can begin participating in subsequent sea fishing activities.

Time Limit

Many newcomers mistakenly believe they can fish anytime in LifeAfter, but the system is actually time-limited. Fishing boats depart on a fixed schedule, only once every two hours, and each trip has a registration window of only about 15 minutes.

If you miss these 15 minutes, you must wait for the next two-hour cycle. This is the core rhythm limitation of the entire LifeAfter fishing gameplay.

Matchmaking Mechanism

Once the opening time arrives, you can register for LifeAfter fishing activity through your camp or Dark Port. The system will match you with other players, allowing you to participate solo or in a team, but each boat can only accommodate a maximum of 24 players.

The matchmaking window is also only 15 minutes long. If there aren't enough players, LifeAfter system will wait until 24 players are available before departure. Once you successfully boarded the boat, you will officially begin the fishing process at sea.

Fishing Mechanics

Once you enter fishing mode, you need to prepare your fishing rod and pay attention to a key resource called focus, which determines whether you can use fishing skills. Each skill use consumes a corresponding amount of energy, which will regenerate naturally over time.

During LifeAfter fishing, the more mutant fish you catch, the higher your bounty rank will be, unlocking more skills and rewards. The most crucial phase of the entire fishing process begins when Mutation Tide appears. During this time, you have a chance to catch high-scoring mutant fish, and even the rare Mutant Kingfish.

During Mutation Tide, you can use items to restore focus energy, but there is a cooldown, so you must choose your usage time wisely. Normally, there are two fishing buttons: one for regular fishing and one for skill fishing.

After the tide ends, you will mostly only be able to catch regular fish. Therefore, EZG does not recommend using skills during the normal phase; it's best to save your energy for Mutation Tide.

Sailing Flow

The entire voyage is not completed in a fixed LifeAfter area, but is divided into three fishing destinations. Each voyage will pass through three sections of sea, with a stop of approximately 7 minutes in each section. The system will automatically switch to the next stop after the time expires. You need to repeat the fishing operation until you complete the third destination.

After the entire voyage is completed, the ship will return to Dark Port. During the return phase, you can process the materials you've already obtained. These resources can be brought back to your manor for food or crafting. However, note that if you've reached your daily limit, participating in fishing again will not grant new LifeAfter material rewards.

Even without rewards, if you successfully catch a new mutant fish, it will still be recorded in the fish encyclopedia system. After completion, you can choose to leave immediately or re-enter the event through Dark Port, Hope 101, or the interface entrance, but you must wait for the next time refresh.

Bounty Quests

Besides fishing, LifeAfter has a crucial system called bounty quests. This system is separate from fishing points; bounty points can only be increased by completing quests, not directly through fishing.

As your bounty level increases, new quests, skills, and Dark Port shop content will gradually unlock, improving fishing efficiency and making it easier to catch larger fish.

LifeAfter bounty quest interface displays multiple objective quests. The most basic objective is to complete an open-sea voyage and return safely. You simply need to complete a fishing trip without quitting midway to complete it. There are also tasks like catching 30 offshore fish, and you can check your progress on the left side of the task interface.

Another type of task involves using fishing supplies. These items restore focus energy and can be obtained through Dark Port shop, by exchanging with LifeAfter NPCs, or through LifeAfter Credits trading. As the system progresses, you'll encounter goals like earning 10,000 fishing points per voyage, with later challenges reaching 20,000 or even 50,000 points.

Another type of task involves completing orders from LifeAfter NPCs. Interact with NPC in Dark Port and submit the specified fish. These tasks are weekly and refresh periodically.

As your bounty points increase, you'll unlock the entire skill system, requiring you to use all skills in missions. The ultimate challenge is collecting all 12 types of mutated kingfish. This is a long-term goal that requires continuous voyages to complete.

LifeAfter's fishing system isn't a quick and easy activity; it's a long-term commitment constrained by time mechanics, voyage structure, and resource management. Players must adapt to this cyclical experience. You need to gradually unlock skills and rewards by continuously participating in fishing.