The Birthday Candle Rod is one of the main rewards from the Fisch 2nd Anniversary Event, but you can’t simply buy it from a shop or get it from a normal fishing spot. You’ll need to complete the candle progression at the Birthday Cake before you can claim it.
In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to get the Birthday Candle Rod in Fisch, where to start the event, how the Birthday Cake works, and what you need to do to light all of the candles.
The rod is also tied to some special anniversary mechanics, so I’ll explain what you can do with it once you’ve unlocked it.
How to Get the Birthday Candle Rod in Fisch
To get the Birthday Candle Rod, you need to light all of the candles at the Birthday Cake during the Fisch 2nd Anniversary Event.
The Birthday Cake is connected to Moosewood.
Your basic progression is:
- Find the Birthday Cake near Moosewood.
- Catch anniversary fish.
- Submit your catches into the icing pool.
- Turn in unique species to light candles.
- Continue until every candle is lit.
- Claim the Birthday Candle Rod.
That’s the main requirement for obtaining the rod.
Where to Find the Birthday Cake
The Birthday Cake is located connected to Moosewood.
This is the main location you’ll use while working toward the Birthday Candle Rod.
Once you reach the cake, you’ll be able to interact with the event’s icing pool and submit the catches you’ve collected.
You’ll want to keep coming back here as you discover new anniversary species.
How the Birthday Cake Works
The Birthday Cake is essentially the progression system for the Birthday Candle Rod.
You need to collect event catches and submit them into the icing pool.
The important part is that unique species help with the candle progression.
So, if you’re trying to unlock the rod, don’t just focus on catching the same fish repeatedly.
Instead, explore different fishing locations and work on finding species you haven’t submitted yet.
As you turn in more unique species, you’ll light more candles.
How to Light All the Candles
Lighting all of the candles is the key requirement for getting the Birthday Candle Rod.
Whenever you find a new anniversary species, bring it back to the Birthday Cake and submit it into the icing pool.
Continue doing this until you’ve completed the candle progression.
Once all of the candles have been lit, you’ll be able to claim the Birthday Candle Rod.
This is why collecting different anniversary species is so important during the event.
How to Find Anniversary Fish
There are several ways to find the fish you need for the Birthday Cake.
One of the main methods is fishing at the special Anniversary Pools.
These pools spawn periodically across different ocean regions, including:
- Castaway Cliffs
- Forsaken Shores
- Roslit Bay
- Snowcap Island
Anniversary Pools contain special fish, including rare pool-exclusive species.
You’ll also see the Birthday Leviathan swimming in these pools, making them easier to identify.
Can You Catch Anniversary Fish Anywhere?
Yes.
You don’t have to rely entirely on Anniversary Pools.
Some limited anniversary fish can also be caught while fishing normally around the world.
Because of this, I recommend continuing to fish normally while keeping an eye out for Anniversary Pools.
If you catch a species you haven’t submitted yet, take it back to the Birthday Cake and add it to your progress.
Fishing Near the Birthday Cake
There’s another useful reason to spend time around the Birthday Cake.
Fishing near the Birthday Cake provides a slight Luck boost toward catching global anniversary items.
So, if you’re actively searching for anniversary catches, you can fish around the cake and take advantage of this bonus.
This can also save you some unnecessary traveling while you’re working through the event.
Birthday Candle Rod Special Mechanics
Once you finally get the Birthday Candle Rod, it has some special mechanics connected to the anniversary event.
You can re-light the candle to ignite your fish.
There’s also another mechanic where you can drop cake on a lured fish for massive progress.
These mechanics make the Birthday Candle Rod more than just a collectible anniversary reward.
How Long Is the Birthday Candle Rod Available?
The Birthday Candle Rod is tied to the limited-time Fisch 2nd Anniversary Event.
The event is scheduled to remain active until the 6th.
Because of this, you’ll want to complete your candle progression before the event ends.
Don’t leave the rod grind until the final few hours, especially if you still need several unique species.
Fisch 2nd Anniversary Code
While you’re working on the Birthday Candle Rod, don’t forget to redeem the current anniversary code.
Code: Happy2ndYear
Redeem Happy2ndYear while it is active.
It’s a good idea to use the code immediately rather than waiting until you’ve finished the candle progression.
Fastest Way to Get the Birthday Candle Rod
If you’re trying to get the rod as quickly as possible, I’d follow this route:
1. Go to Moosewood
Head to the Birthday Cake connected to Moosewood.
2. Check Your Candle Progress
See how many candles you still need to light.
This gives you an idea of how much event progress you have left.
3. Hunt for Missing Species
Focus on finding anniversary species you haven’t submitted yet.
Don’t waste too much time repeatedly catching species you’ve already turned in.
4. Check Anniversary Pools
When an Anniversary Pool appears, head to it.
Check locations such as Castaway Cliffs, Forsaken Shores, Roslit Bay, and Snowcap Island.
5. Submit Your Catches
Bring your new species back to the Birthday Cake and submit them into the icing pool.
6. Repeat Until Every Candle Is Lit
Keep collecting unique species and turning them in until you finish the candle progression.
7. Claim the Birthday Candle Rod
Once all the candles are lit, claim your Birthday Candle Rod.
Birthday Candle Rod Checklist
Before the anniversary event ends, make sure you’ve completed these steps:
- Find the Birthday Cake near Moosewood
- Catch anniversary fish
- Search Anniversary Pools
- Collect unique species
- Submit catches into the icing pool
- Light every candle
- Claim the Birthday Candle Rod
- Redeem
Happy2ndYear
Final Thoughts
Getting the Birthday Candle Rod in Fisch is mainly about completing the candle progression at the Birthday Cake.
Start by heading to the cake near Moosewood, then focus on catching different anniversary species. Anniversary Pools are particularly useful because they contain special and exclusive fish, while fishing near the Birthday Cake gives you a slight Luck boost toward global anniversary items.
Keep turning in unique species until you’ve lit every candle. Once you’ve completed the progression, you’ll be able to claim the Birthday Candle Rod.
Since the 2nd Anniversary Event is only available until the 6th, don’t wait too long to start working on it.