Fishing Leaderboards

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Every day, three fishing creatures, an NPC, a location, a bait, and a tool are randomly chosen for users to compete against each other on. Users can see which options are chosen by viewing the fishing-leaderboards channel in DMC or through the /fish leaderboard command. Scores on each leaderboard are made up of a mix of data, including things like the number of fish caught, the number of variants caught, the size of the creatures, and more. The top user on each leaderboard at the end of the day receives fishing boosts and a special title.

The /fish leaderboard command gives you a chance to compete against other users while fishing. Every day, there is a leaderboard for one location, one NPC, one bait, one tool, and three fish that you can compete to be #1 on. The winner each day will receive a DM announcing they’ve won, fishing boosts for the next 24 hours, and a special title. All rewards are given instantly, so you don’t have to claim anything.

The leaderboard choices for the day are announced in the #fishing-leaderboards channel in the Dank Memer Community Server and are visible in the /fish leaderboard command.

The fish leaderboard command.

Scores are updated once per hour, about 2 minutes before the hour ends. The scores on the leaderboard can be hard to understand at first since they are not purely based on the time spent with an NPC or the number of fish caught, and many details can factor into your ranking. The key thing to know is that it's not one point per fish caught. It is a formula that takes in the variables listed on each leaderboard to calculate your score. The exact formula is not publicly available, but each leaderboard lists what is factored in and it is listed in ordered of how heavily it influences the score.

Read below for more information about how each leaderboard works. If you are struggling, remember to look for skills you can upgrade to help you advance in the rankings.

Creature Leaderboards

The creature leaderboard scores factor in the total number of fish you caught, the number of high-quality variants, and who caught the biggest one. The biggest catch of the day for a creature has the largest impact on the score, so someone who has caught the biggest of that fish for the day will have a point advantage over everyone else. However, the number caught and the high quality variants also count, so someone could pass the person with the biggest catch if they catch a ton more of that fish or a bunch of what they've caught is high quality.

The best strategy for winning a creature leaderboard is to try to catch a ton of that creature, and use golden bait for more high quality catches. If you have extra skill points, apply some to Leaderboarder II for heavier and more high quality fish.

Location Leaderboards

The location leaderboard scores are based on your total catches at a location for the day, and it factors in the number of bosses and variants you caught at that location as well. So the person who has caught the most fish at that location will have a slight advantage, but if someone else catches way more bosses and variants they could win.

The best strategy for winning a location leaderboard is to catch a few bosses to get a score boost, then try to focus on catching as many fish as you can throughout the day. Use tools like nets or dynamite that allow you to catch multiple fish at a time. If you have skill points, use the Leaderboarder skill for heavier fish, more high quality fish, and increased odds to catch at least one boss.

NPC Leaderboards

The NPC Leaderboard scores are based on your total reputation for the NPC as well as how many interactions or visits you’ve had with them during the day. Your overall reputation with the NPC makes a huge impact on your score, so if an NPC hates you, you can lose even if you have more interactions than anyone else. You'll notice many people start off on this leaderboard with a similar score because they all have maximum reputation with the NPC, so starting without max rep can put you behind.

The best strategy for winning an NPC leaderboard is to aim for it when you know you have an NPC at max reputation already, and then use tools like fishing rods or dynamite that increase NPC interactions. You can also use summoning for more interactions that day. Make sure to complete every NPC task, and be careful not to fish before responding to an NPC request or it may give negative rep. If you have skill points, make sure to use Charming I, Magnetic Personality I, and Leaderboard III for increased NPC interactions.

Bait + Tool Leaderboards

The Bait and Tool Leaderboard scores are based on the largest catch with that bait/tool, the number of that bait/tool you broke that day, and the number of things caught. The largest catch of the day is the most important, so make sure you fish in a location with heavier fish.

The best strategy is to check your /fish guide to see which fish weigh the most. Usually fish like bosses or some mythicals like the Megalodon will be heaviest, but the guide will show you for sure. You can also check the guides of those you know who fish a ton to compare. Try to catch a few very heavy fish to get a score boost, then focus on catching a ton of fish throughout the day so you have a good score. Make sure to use the Leaderboarder 1 skill for help catching heavier fish.