In MMORPGs as vast and complex asNew World, players sometimes get so bombarded with information that it can be hard to hold onto any of it, such as where to find specific materials and resources. Thankfully, the game’s mechanics can more often than naught be intuitive, allowing those with solid gamer instincts to figure certain processes out organically.
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To get Fish Oil, for example,New Worldplayers will need to visit a river or lake to encounter some aquatic lifeforms from which to harvest this material.However, there are better spots than others as well as one crucial step in obtaining Fish Oil.
Updated on May 23, 2025, by Reyadh Rahaman:Most of the items that need Fish Oil to be crafted are only useful for increasing one’s Cooking skill and granting some territory standing. There are various tiers of such goods, as there are with many things in New World, so players can get bigger yields of rewards for higher-tier creations.
However,the one item created from Fish Oil that has other uses, Cooking Oil, is an important component in many food items, therefore players who want to make the best foods will need to stock up on Fish Oil or at least buy some.
Where To Find Fish
A Great Fishing Spot In Safe Territory
Fishing can be done in a huge variety of locations, however, there are certain places that yield more aquatic goods than others. A great spot that can be accessed fairly early is by Primrose, west of Windsward Hamlet, as there is plenty of fish to catch in the riverbed nearby.
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How To Search For Fish
That one spot is by no means the only great place to fish, and players can even search for other options easily. In the inventory menu, it’s possible to type “Fish” into the search bar and this will cause fishing spots to appear on one’s map.
How To Catch Fish
Players will need a Fishing Rod to catch fish, which can be crafted using one’s Engineering skill or bought from a shop. The mini-game that occurs when players cast their line into the water and hook a fish is pretty straightforward as it involves the usual tension-related mechanics and a bit of patience.
How To Get Fish Oil From Fish
Salvaging Fish Oil
Obtaining Fish Oil is pretty easy, as all one needs to do is select a fish in their inventory after it is caught and salvage it to break the fish down into a couple of different components.
Players will always be guaranteed some Fish Filets when salvaging a fish, though, Fish Oil is an uncommon by-product of the process.This is the only manner of gathering Fish Oil, so be sure to get one’s angling skills up to par to get lots of this material.
Which Fish To Catch For Fish Oil
According to its item information,Fish Oil can be derived from Common and Uncommon fish as well as Sturgeon and Swordfish.When seeking out this material, be sure to aim for these kinds of underwater creatures by selecting the best bait for the species.
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What Fish Oil Is Used To Make
For the most part, Fish Oil isn’t a widely used component, though it is crucial in making Cooking Oil and a few other things. The latter kind of oil is needed for various kinds of recipes and foods, so those intending to become a gourmet chef inNew Worldwill likely need lots of the stuff.
Canned Fish Supplies
Canned Fish Stockpile
In addition to noting these recipes, players may be interested in knowing what kinds of Cooking skill crafting recipes use Cooking Oil. As such, here they are in list format:
