Bamboo Rod
Max rank7Fish and junk ranked higher can snap or break it
SizeSmallLarge fish take a penalty
Can breakYesBreaks into a repairable broken rod
Cheapest332 gilLowest NPC or guild price
How to get it
Buy from an NPC
| NPC | Zone | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelzerio | Bastok Mines | 535 gil | Only while the nation is 1st in conquest (citizens only) |
| Lusiane | Southern San d’Oria | 540 gil | Only while the nation is 1st in conquest (citizens only) |
Base prices. Nation fame changes them a little.
Guild shops
| NPC | Zone | Usual price | Open (Vana'diel time) | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahnid | Aht Urhgan Whitegate | 332 gil | 1:00–18:00 · closed Lightsday | Restocks daily |
| Babubu | Port Windurst | 332 gil | 3:00–18:00 · closed Lightningday | Restocks daily |
| Graegham | Selbina | 332 gil | 3:00–18:00 · closed Lightningday | Restocks daily |
| Mendoline | Selbina | 332 gil | 3:00–18:00 · closed Lightningday | Restocks daily |
Guild prices move with stock: cheapest when the shelf is full, up to 10× when it's nearly empty. Hover a price for the range.
Craft it
Woodworking (15)
Wind Crystal
- 1x Bamboo Stick (96 gil)
- 1x Spool of Grass Thread (45 gil)
- 1x Bamboo Rod (135 gil)
Repair a broken one
Woodworking (11)
Light Crystal
- 1x Broken Bamboo Fishing Rod
- 1x Bamboo Rod (135 gil)
A rod that breaks while fishing turns into its broken version; this synthesis turns it back.