The Verdant Scissors Rod is a powerful fishing rod in Fisch (Cursed Seas Update), known for its ability to summon a mystical tree that grants valuable fish mutations and boosts profits. However, obtaining it requires exploration, fishing challenges, and a boss fight.
This How to Get the Verdant Scissors Rod in Fisch guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to unlock the Verdant Scissors Rod, including its location, quest steps, and best strategies.
Verdant Scissors Rod Stats & Effects
Base Stats:
- Lure: 25
- Luck: 150
- Consumption: 0.15
- Resilience: 10
- Weight: 5000 kg
Unique Ability – Tree of Mutation
- 10% chance (only during the day) to summon a tree that lasts 1 minute.
- The tree grants 3 mutations to caught fish.
- All mutated fish from this tree sell for 3x their normal value.
How to Get the Verdant Scissors Rod
Step 1: Unlock the Ancient Grove
The Ancient Grove is a secret enchanted forest that is not accessible from the start. To unlock it:
You must catch at least 300 fish in total (any type).
After reaching this milestone, a new NPC called the Mysterious Botanist will appear at Whispering Woods Dock.
Talk to him, and he will mention a legendary rod hidden within the Ancient Grove.
After this conversation, the Ancient Grove location will be added to your map.
Step 2: Travel to the Ancient Grove
The Ancient Grove is located deep within a mystical forest, accessible only by taking a rowboat from Whispering Woods Dock.
Upon arrival, you will see glowing trees, floating leaves, and enchanted water pools.
The Mysterious Botanist will be standing near a giant tree at the center of the grove.
Step 3: The Enchanted Leaves Quest
To obtain the Verdant Scissors Rod, the Mysterious Botanist will give you a quest to collect 10 Enchanted Leaves by fishing in Blessed Ponds scattered around the map.
Where to Find Blessed Ponds:
Blessed Ponds are special glowing water pools that can be found in:
- Ancient Grove (Main Pool)
- Lush Ruins (North)
- Serene Lake (West of the Main Island)
- Evergreen Marsh (South)
Fishing for Enchanted Leaves:
You must fish at these locations until you obtain 10 Enchanted Leaves.
The leaves are not guaranteed on every catch, so it may take time.
Use high-luck rods to increase drop rates.
Once you have collected all 10 Enchanted Leaves, return to the Mysterious Botanist.
Step 4: Activating the Grove Altars
The Mysterious Botanist will now instruct you to plant the Enchanted Leaves at three Grove Altars scattered in the Ancient Grove.
Locations of the Grove Altars:
First Altar – Near the Giant Tree
Second Altar – Hidden Inside a Cave (accessible by following a root path near the first altar)
Third Altar – Behind the Waterfall at the eastern side of the Grove
How to Plant the Leaves:
Interact with each Grove Altar and place three Enchanted Leaves inside.
Once all three altars have been activated, return to the Mysterious Botanist.
Step 5: Defeating the Guardian Treant Boss
Upon activating all the altars, a Guardian Treant Boss will spawn near the giant tree in the center of the Grove.
Guardian Treant Boss Fight Mechanics:
Health: Medium-High
Attacks:
Vine Slam: The boss slams the ground, stunning you for 2 seconds.
Seed Bombs: It throws explosive seeds that deal damage over time.
Root Grab: It can immobilize you for a few seconds if you stand still too long.
Best Strategies to Win:
Keep moving to avoid Root Grab.
Use ranged attacks or bombs to deal damage safely.
If you have defensive gear, equip it to reduce damage.
Once defeated, the Guardian Treant will drop the Verdant Scissors Rod on the ground. Pick it up to claim it!