Unusacies’ Battle Rods

Unleash the Power of Battle Rods in tModLoader

Prepare to cast a new kind of line in tModLoader with the innovative Battle Rods mod. Forget traditional fishing; this mod introduces a unique weapon class that merges the thrill of the catch with devastating combat capabilities. Designed by Unusacies and JPAN, Battle Rods transform your fishing equipment into potent instruments of destruction, capable of latching onto enemies and inflicting damage over time, while still retaining their aquatic utility.

Mastering the Battle Rods

The core mechanic of Battle Rods revolves around casting your line towards enemies, whether they be hostile NPCs or other players in PvP. Once hooked, these specialized rods deliver continuous damage. Some rods focus purely on this damage-over-time effect, while others offer additional synergistic benefits while attached, or even unique effects when submerged in liquid.

As you progress through tModLoader’s tiers, so too will your arsenal. The mod features Battle Rods corresponding to each major progression stage, from the humble Wooden Battle Rod to the celestial might of the Solar, Nebula, Stardust, and Vortex variants.

A Deeper Dive into Mechanics

Using a Battle Rod is intuitive yet strategic:

• Casting and Hooking: Aim and cast your Battle Rod at your target. A successful hook initiates the combat sequence.
• Damage Over Time: Allow the hook to remain attached for sustained damage, or actively reel in your target.
• Reeling In: Hold the left mouse button to reel. This can pull the enemy towards you, pull you towards the enemy, or break the line if the distance becomes too great.
• Releasing the Line: Press the right mouse button to disengage your current target, allowing for swift recasting.

Key Considerations for Rod Selection

When choosing your next Battle Rod, keep these stats in mind:

• Damage Distribution: Damage is divided equally among attached bobbers. Multiple bobbers on one enemy or attached to multiple enemies will affect individual bobber damage.
• Bob Time: This dictates the interval between damage applications. Early game rods have longer bob times, while endgame rods boast significantly faster application rates.
• Tensile Strength: Determines the maximum relative speed between you and the enemy before the line snaps during a reel-in attempt.
• Reel Speed Increase: Affects how quickly you can close the distance to your target when actively reeling.
• Hidden Size Multiplier: Influences how much of the enemy’s mass you can pull towards you. Larger enemies may resist your pull and drag you instead.

The Battle Rods mod also introduces accessories designed to complement the fishing class, offering benefits like multiple lure casts, enhanced bobber effects, and improved reeling capabilities. Fishing damage is now its own distinct damage type, benefiting from mod-specific armors and accessories, as well as general “All Damage” buffs. Explore the new combat possibilities and redefine your tModLoader experience with Battle Rods!