Abiotic Factor features several fish types that can be used for cooking, crafting materials, and butchering resources, and the Rudd Fish is one of the more common catches players can find later in the game.
Even though it is not considered rare or especially valuable by itself, the Rudd Fish is still useful because of the materials you receive from butchering it. If you are trying to stockpile cooking ingredients, Fish Oil, or bones for crafting, it is worth catching regularly.
This guide explains where to find the Rudd Fish, what you get from butchering it, and why it can still be useful despite being a fairly ordinary catch.
How to Get Rudd Fish in Abiotic Factor – Location, Stats
The Rudd Fish can only be caught in one location:
- The river in Dunkeltaler Forest
At the moment, this is the exclusive fishing spot for the species, so if you are searching elsewhere around the facility or other water sources, you will not find it.
Once you reach Dunkeltaler Forest, look for river sections where fishing is possible and start casting there.
Rudd Fish Stats
Here are the basic item details for the Rudd Fish:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2 |
| Stack Size | 1 |
| Decay Limit | 100 |
| Decays Into | Rotten Fish |
The fish eventually spoils if left unused for too long, so it is best to either cook or butcher it before the decay timer runs out.
Fishing XP Reward
Catching a Rudd Fish rewards:
- 150 Fishing XP
This makes it a decent option for leveling Fishing while also gathering cooking resources at the same time.
Since the fish is relatively common in its location, it can be useful for steady Fishing progression instead of hunting only rare catches.
Rudd Fish Butchering Rewards
If you butcher the fish at a Chef’s Counter, you will always receive the same materials.
Guaranteed Butchering Drops
| Item | Quantity | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Raw Antefish Filet | 2 | 100% |
| Fish Oil | 1 | 100% |
| Fish Bones | 1 | 100% |
Because all drops are guaranteed, the Rudd Fish becomes much more valuable as a crafting and cooking resource than it first appears.
Fish Oil especially can become useful for various recipes and crafting systems later on.
It is basically the dependable “everyday fish” of Abiotic Factor. You may not get excited when catching one, but having a steady supply becomes surprisingly useful over time.
If you are already exploring Dunkeltaler Forest, spending a little extra time fishing the river is usually worthwhile.