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| zone_type = <span class="zone-calm">Calm / No PvP</span> | | zone_type = <span class="zone-calm">Calm / No PvP</span> | ||
| connected_to = [[Mainland]] (west), [[The Shores]] (east), [[Expanded Wilderness]] (north) | | connected_to = [[Mainland]] (west), [[The Shores]] (east), [[Expanded Wilderness]] (north) | ||
| whats_there = Fishing water, roast pits, [[Old Fisher | | whats_there = Fishing water, roast pits, [[Old Fisher]], The Residences luxury apartments | ||
| entry_req = None | | entry_req = None | ||
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'''The Pond''' is a calm fishing zone east of the [[Mainland]]. It has no PvP, keeps the full HUD enabled, and is one of the main places to train [[Fishing]] and [[Cooking]]. | '''The Pond''' is a calm fishing zone east of the [[Mainland]]. It has no PvP, keeps the full HUD enabled, and is one of the main places to train [[Fishing]] and [[Cooking]]. | ||
The area centers around water, roast pits, and the luxury apartment building known as [[The Residences]]. | The area centers around water, roast pits, and the luxury apartment building known as [[The Residences]]. | ||
== What's Here == | == What's Here == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Feature | ! Feature | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Firepit.svg|24px|link=Cooking]] Roast pits | | [[File:Firepit.svg|24px|link=Cooking]] Roast pits | ||
| Cook [[Fish]] into [[Cooked Fish Meat]]. | | Cook [[Fish]] into [[Cooked Fish Meat]] and [[Raw Chicken]] into [[Cooked Chicken]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Old Fisher]] | | [[Old Fisher]] | ||
| | | Gives and replaces the starter [[Fishing Rod]]. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[The Residences]] | | [[The Residences]] | ||
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== Fishing and Cooking == | == Fishing and Cooking == | ||
The Pond is one of the first safe places where players can fish and cook. | The Pond is one of the first safe places where players can fish and cook. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Action | ! Action | ||
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| [[File:Firepit.svg|24px|link=Cooking]] Roast pit | | [[File:Firepit.svg|24px|link=Cooking]] Roast pit | ||
| [[File:Cookedfish.png|24px|link=Cooked Fish Meat]] [[Cooked Fish Meat]] | | [[File:Cookedfish.png|24px|link=Cooked Fish Meat]] [[Cooked Fish Meat]] | ||
|- | |||
| Cook chicken | |||
| [[File:Firepit.svg|24px|link=Cooking]] Roast pit + [[Wood]] | |||
| [[Cooked Chicken]] (used to tame [[Wolf Mount]]) | |||
|} | |} | ||
Training [[Fishing]] and [[Cooking]] back-to-back at the roast pits here is the most efficient way to level both skills simultaneously. See [[EXP Calculator]] for full XP rates. | |||
== Rare Drops == | == Rare Drops == | ||
Fishing at The Pond has a chance of rare mount drops: | |||
Fishing | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Mount | ! Mount | ||
! | ! Drop chance | ||
! | ! Move speed | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Whale.png|24px|link=Whale Mount]] [[Whale Mount]] | | [[File:Whale.png|24px|link=Whale Mount]] [[Whale Mount]] | ||
| | | 1 in 250 per cast | ||
| +30% | |||
| +30% | |||
|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Whale_gold.png|24px|link=Gold Whale Mount]] [[Gold Whale Mount]] | | [[File:Whale_gold.png|24px|link=Gold Whale Mount]] [[Gold Whale Mount]] | ||
| | | 1 in 5,000 per cast | ||
| +35% | |||
| +35% | |||
|} | |} | ||
''Note: The [[Octopus Mount]] drops from fishing at [[The Shores]], not The Pond.'' | |||
== NPCs == | == NPCs == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! NPC | ! NPC | ||
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| [[Old Fisher]] | | [[Old Fisher]] | ||
| Fishing guide | | Fishing guide | ||
| | | Gives and replaces the starter [[Fishing Rod]] — stands on the dock near the water. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Beauregard]] | | [[Beauregard]] | ||
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| [[Marguerite]] | | [[Marguerite]] | ||
| Concierge | | Concierge | ||
| Explains penthouses and apartment buying. | | Explains penthouses and apartment buying in [[The Residences]]. | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Connections == | == Connections == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Direction | ! Direction | ||
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| East | | East | ||
| [[The Shores]] | | [[The Shores]] | ||
| Level-gated ocean fishing area. | | Level-gated ocean fishing area. Requires [[Total Level]] 20. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| North | | North | ||
| [[Expanded Wilderness]] | | [[Expanded Wilderness]] | ||
| PvP wilderness area | | PvP wilderness area where [[Wild Wolf|Wild Wolves]] spawn. | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
* Use The Pond for safe [[Fishing]] and [[Cooking]] training — no PvP risk. | |||
* Use The Pond | * [[Cooked Fish Meat]] is part of the [[Traveling Merchant]] bundle for [[Gold]] (30 per exchange). | ||
* [[Cooked Fish Meat]] is part of the [[Traveling Merchant]] bundle for [[Gold]]. | * Cook [[Raw Chicken]] here with [[Wood]] to make [[Cooked Chicken]], used to tame the [[Wolf Mount]]. | ||
* [[ | * [[The Shores]] is connected from here but requires [[Total Level]] 20 — train all five | ||
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Revision as of 04:44, 5 July 2026
| The Pond | |
|---|---|
| |
| Zone | Calm / No PvP |
| Connected to | Mainland (west), The Shores (east), Expanded Wilderness (north) |
| Notable features | Fishing water, roast pits, Old Fisher, The Residences luxury apartments |
| Entry requirement | None |
The Pond is a calm fishing zone east of the Mainland. It has no PvP, keeps the full HUD enabled, and is one of the main places to train Fishing and Cooking. The area centers around water, roast pits, and the luxury apartment building known as The Residences.
What's Here
| Feature | Use |
|---|---|
 Fishing water
|
Catch Fish and train Fishing. |
 Roast pits
|
Cook Fish into Cooked Fish Meat and Raw Chicken into Cooked Chicken. |
| Old Fisher | Gives and replaces the starter Fishing Rod. |
| The Residences | Luxury apartment building with flats, apartments, and penthouses. |
Fishing and Cooking
The Pond is one of the first safe places where players can fish and cook.
| Action | Tool or station | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Catch fish |  Fishing Rod
|
Fish
|
| Cook fish | Roast pit
|
 Cooked Fish Meat
|
| Cook chicken | Roast pit + Wood
|
Cooked Chicken (used to tame Wolf Mount) |
Training Fishing and Cooking back-to-back at the roast pits here is the most efficient way to level both skills simultaneously. See EXP Calculator for full XP rates.
Rare Drops
Fishing at The Pond has a chance of rare mount drops:
| Mount | Drop chance | Move speed |
|---|---|---|
 Whale Mount
|
1 in 250 per cast | +30% |
 Gold Whale Mount
|
1 in 5,000 per cast | +35% |
Note: The Octopus Mount drops from fishing at The Shores, not The Pond.
NPCs
| NPC | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Old Fisher | Fishing guide | Gives and replaces the starter Fishing Rod — stands on the dock near the water. |
| Beauregard | Head concierge | Explains apartment tiers in The Residences. |
| Marguerite | Concierge | Explains penthouses and apartment buying in The Residences. |
Connections
| Direction | Destination | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| West | Mainland | Return route to the central hub. |
| East | The Shores | Level-gated ocean fishing area. Requires Total Level 20. |
| North | Expanded Wilderness | PvP wilderness area where Wild Wolves spawn. |
Tips
- Use The Pond for safe Fishing and Cooking training — no PvP risk.
- Cooked Fish Meat is part of the Traveling Merchant bundle for Gold (30 per exchange).
- Cook Raw Chicken here with Wood to make Cooked Chicken, used to tame the Wolf Mount.
- The Shores is connected from here but requires Total Level 20 — train all five