Fisch Tentacle Surge Guide – How it Works and How to Get it

Everything you need to know.

February 14, 2025

The Tentacle Surge mutation launched as part of the major Atlantis update in Fisch on January 25th. It has a very specific method of getting it, which is what we’re going to cover in this guide. We’ll also detail exactly what it does, and whether it’s worth it.

Spoiler alert: it absolutely is.

Fisch Tentacle Surge Guide

Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about the Tentacle Surge mutation in Fisch, including the basics, how to get it, the Kraken Rod, and whether or not it’s worth it.

Details

Let’s start with the basics. Here’s what to expect from the Tentacle Surge mutation.

Type	Mutations
Effect	+10x value on fish caught
Appraisable?	No
Obtainable on Crates?	Yes

How to Get

The only way you can currently get the Tentacle Surge mutation is by fishing with the Kraken Rod. It has a 5% chance to be caught, so prepare for some grinding.

How to Get the Kraken Rod

To get the Kraken Rod, you need to complete the Kraken Pool puzzle in Atlantis. Once you’ve done so, you can purchase the rod for C$1,333,333.

Here are the full details of the Kraken Rod:

Location	Kraken Pool
Price	C$1,333,333
Stage	7
Lure Speed	60%
Luck	185%
Control	0.2
Resilience	15%
Max KG	115,000 KG
Line Distance	60m

As you can see from the stats above, the Kraken Rod has a fantastic Luck score, making it one of the best mid-endgame rods for catching luck-favouring fish.

Is it Worth it?

Given the fact that Tentacle Surge is currently the best mutation in the game, we’d argue that it’s absolutely worth it. That 10x multiplier is nearly double the value of the second best mutations in the game: