Fishing

Fishing is a recurring easter egg. Despite repeated references to fish and fishing in Path of Exile 1 and 2, no evidence of in-game fishing mechanics have ever been recorded.

List of fishing Easter eggs

Version	Fishing content
0.3.0	Derelict Mansion - A framed board contain various types of fish can be found in this map.
0.1.0	InnsmouthInnsmouth Shabby HoodEvasion: 19+(20-30) to Evasion Rating 25% reduced maximum Mana +(10-20)% to Cold Resistance +(13-19)% to Chaos Resistance 100% increased Mana Regeneration RateBeyond madness lies inspiration. - depicts an anglerfish. Name references The Shadow over Innsmouth, a direct connection to Innsbury Edge, a PoE 1 item directly tied to fishing through its Insanity mechanic. Merit of ServiceMerit of Service Pelage TargeShield Chance to Block: 25% Armour: 18 Evasion: 14 Movement Speed: -1.5%Requires Level 8, 9 Str, 9 Dex(20-25)% increased Chance to Block (60-80)% increased Armour and Evasion +(60-80) to Stun Threshold Allies in Presence have Block Chance equal to yoursLead by example, and you shall never be alone. - the design's depicts a fish on a hook. The fish bears a resemblance to a swordfish. Placeholder names for unreleased ascendancy classes were all named after fishing-related concepts: "Bait Fisher", Handliner", "Rodman", "Piscator", "Troller", "Giller", "Filleter", "Waterman", "Seaman", "Trawler", "Boatman", "Ice Fisher", "Longliner", "Dredger", "Angler", "Spearfisher", "Harpooner", "Fisherwoman", "Surf Caster", "Whaler", "Netter", "Poacher", Widlfowler", "Kite Fisher".