Carbon Rod
Max rank13Fish and junk ranked higher can snap or break it
SizeSmallLarge fish take a penalty
Can breakYesBreaks into a repairable broken rod
Cheapest—Not sold by NPCs
How to get it
Guild shops
| NPC | Zone | Usual price | Open (Vana'diel time) | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graegham | Selbina | 9,657 gil | 3:00–18:00 · closed Lightningday | Only what players sell to it |
| Mendoline | Selbina | 9,657 gil | 3:00–18:00 · closed Lightningday | Only what players sell to it |
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
Alchemy (53)
Fire Crystal
- 4x Loop of Carbon Fiber
- 1x Loop of Glass Fiber (600 gil)
- 1x Carbon Rod (2,146 gil)
Repair a broken one
Alchemy (49)
Light Crystal
- 1x Broken Carbon Fishing Rod
- 1x Carbon Rod (2,146 gil)
A rod that breaks while fishing turns into its broken version; this synthesis turns it back.
Recommended for
Fish whose best setup uses this rod.