Old Man and the Whale is the primary event in the Wuthering Waves 2.1 update. It is a fishing-themed event that takes place in the newly released Riccioli Islands area in Rinascita. Players need not worry about the event going anywhere, as it will become a permanent addition to the game after the conclusion of Version 2.1.
However, there are plenty of limited-time rewards that will be gone at the end of the update. Therefore, sinking some time into this fun event to learn more about the lore of Rinascita while fishing away and obtaining free rewards is a worthwhile endeavor. Here’s a rundown on the event and the many unique mechanics it brings to the table.
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How To Start The Old Man And The Whale Event In Wuthering Waves
While the game recommends that you to complete the latest exploration quest, Silent as a Falling Leaf, for the best experience, you can directly start the event and access the quest Set Sail! Pro Angler! to kick things off.
After reaching Riccioli Islands, you will get a brief tutorial on the various mechanics of the Old Man and the Whale event. Understanding all of them can be a bit overwhelming at first. However, each mechanic goes hand-in-hand to create a smooth system that allows you to obtain plenty of rewards while having a fun time fishing and exploring Riccioli Islands.
Old Man And The Whale Event Mechanics
Fishing
The central part of the Old Man and the Whale event is the fishing system, as it is directly tied to the progression of the event and allows you to unlock a whole host of rewards. Fortunately, the fishing mechanics are very easy to grasp and require minimal effort to master.
Pressing the button when the arrow is on the highlighted areas will help you catch fish, which can be stored in the cargo. The fish that you have caught can be sold to Planck for Riccioli Fishery Coin, a form of currency used to buy items that can then be used to upgrade fishing abilities.
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Fishing Ability
Speaking of fishing abilities, this is another mechanic in the event that will help you upgrade the Gondola, Rachel, in a variety of ways. It can also be used to improve the quality of fish you get and explore deeper areas to find rarer fish. The materials that are usually used for unlocking new abilities include:
- Old Compass
- Coast Flax
- Metal Debris
- Palm Tree Log
- Universal Compass
Furthermore, the fishing ability of Resonators can also be upgraded to achieve unique effects, such as selling fish for a better price. These Resonator-specific fishing abilities require specific items apart from the ones mentioned above. Upgrading any ability also requires a certain amount of Riccioli Fishery Coin, which can be quickly obtained by completing Requests and selling fish in the Dock.
Requests And Fame
Requests are the primary way to procure necessary resources to upgrade fishing abilities. Requests typically task you with obtaining a specific type of marine wildlife. Once the conditions of the Request have been met, you can return to the dock to earn your rewards. Requests are also the primary method to obtain Fame.
Fame is an essential part of the Old Man and the Whale event, as it allows you to progress the narrative of the event by unlocking new areas to fish and sell. Increasing your Fame allows you to discover more features of the event, which in turn can help you get more event-related currencies that can be traded in for valuable rewards like Astrite.
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How To Get The Ocean’s Gift Weapon In Wuthering Waves
Ocean’s Gift is a limited-time 4-star Rectifier that is part of The Old Man and the Whale event. While the event will be available permanently after Version 2.1., limited-time rewards such as Ocean’s Gift will not be up for grabs. Therefore, obtaining this free 4-star weapon can be very helpful if you have Phoebe, as it is one of her best budget weapons.
To get this weapon, you will have to collect Nameless Coins. These can be obtained by completing specific tasks directly related to the Old Man and the Whale event. The tasks include completing the primary quests in the event, catching various fish and expanding the Index, unlocking fishing abilities, and completing Requests.
Obtaining 300 Nameless Coins will unlock the Ocean’s Gift weapon. Therefore, investing a decent amount of time in the event is necessary if you wish to get this surprisingly strong 4-star weapon.
