Yo agents! 🎣 Ever dreamed of swapping Hollow raids for reel-slinging action? Zenless Zone Zero's permanent Elpis Ultimate Angler Championship event lets you channel your inner angler across New Eridu's waters. Forget just fighting Ethereals; now you’re competing against NPCs for top-tier bragging rights and seriously OP rewards. Partner up with the enigmatic Qingyi, unlock wild fishing spots, and discover whether that heavyweight tug is a Zebra Shark or a literal submarine. No cap, this content’s got more depth than Sixth Street’s conspiracy theories!

🎯 Event Eligibility: What You NEED

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Wanna dive in? Here’s the deets:

  • Permanent Content: No FOMO! Added in Version 1.5 and stays forever.

  • Inter-Knot Level 23: Grind those dailies if you’re newbie.

  • Main Story Chapter 2: Intermission: Takes roughly 1-2 days to reach. No skips, homie!

🌊 Event Guide: Reels, Feels, and Big Deals

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This ain’t just fishing—it’s a full story arc with Qingyi! Level up your Finishing Permit by:

  1. Completing Main Quests: Follow dialogues (minimal spoilers, promise!).

  2. Anecdotes: 10-15 min character side stories. Worth it for lore!

  3. Fishing Encyclopedia: Gotta catch 'em all!

People Also Ask: "Can you romance Qingyi through fishing?" Nah, but her dry commentary’s golden. 😏

🎣 Fishing Mechanics: Easy Peasy Squeezy

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Got your free rod? Here’s the 411:

  • Reel Actions: Tap/Hold buttons matching on-screen prompts.

  • Progress Bar: Fill it → Fish captured!

  • Rank Top 3: Beat NPCs in competitions to advance.

🐟 Fish Species Guide: Time & Spots

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Rarity matters! Low-tier = common, High-tier = flex material. Check this cheat sheet:

Fish Rare Subspecies Best Time Location
Mackerel White-Finned Mackerel All day Coastal, Bridge, Deepwater, Reef
Flatfish Yellow-Scaled Flatfish All day Coastal, Bridge, Deepwater, Reef
Blackfin Shark Zebra Shark Afternoon, Evening, Late Night Deepwater
Manta Ray Sea-Monster Carpet Morning, Afternoon, Evening Reef
22 more species Check in-game menu!

Pro Tip: Fish have weight ranges! A 200kg Bluefin Tuna? That’s RNGsus blessing you.

📦 Bonus Discoveries: Trash or Treasure?

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Sometimes you hook weird stuff. These Bonus Discoveries drop rarely:

Item Weight How to Obtain
Mini Submarine 55.5 kg Complete entire event
Sharkboo 22.2 kg Finish "Blessing or Curse" Anecdote
Drift Bottle No. 1 0.1 kg Coastal/Deepwater spots
Ugly Doll 2-5 kg "Gift of the Sea God" Anecdote

People Also Ask: "Is the Aluminum Can just junk?" Basically, but it counts for encyclopedia completion!

💰 Rewards: Worth the Grind?

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Oh heck yes! Clear this for:

  • Polychrome x1020 (That’s 6+ pulls!) 💸

  • Dynamic Wallpaper: Bangboo Angler Club (Flex in your loading screen)

  • Specialized Burn Chip / Senior Investigator Log (Endgame upgrade mats)

  • Original Chip & Tuning Calibrator (Agent enhancement essentials)

🔚 Final Thoughts

Whether you’re here for Qingyi’s sass, the chill vibes, or that sweet Polychrome stash, Elpis Ultimate Angler Championship slaps. It’s permanent, so take your time—no need to no-life it. But honestly, catching a 200kg shark while NPCs seethe? Priceless. What’s your rarest catch? Drop those flexes below! 👇