The Telescope is a special feature in Fisch that allows players to trigger different weather effects called Astral Anomalies. These anomalies provide useful fishing bonuses, including increased Luck, additional XP, better fish weight, and opportunities to catch fish with rare mutations.
However, you cannot use the Telescope immediately. You must first complete Astronomer Vega’s quests and collect the required Telescope Lenses. Each lens activates a different Astral Anomaly, so choosing the right one can make a big difference depending on what you want to farm. Here is how to unlock the Telescope and use all its available lenses.
How to Unlock the Telescope in Fisch
The Telescope is located inside the laboratory area, but you need to complete a short questline before you can activate it. Your first objective is to find Astronomer Vega, an NPC standing beside the large Telescope outside the laboratory.
You can find Astronomer Vega at these coordinates:
- X: -1878
- Y: 225
- Z: -414
Use your Fisch GPS to reach the location and interact with him to begin the questline. There are two main quests you need to complete before gaining access to the Telescope.
1. Complete A Battery Dilemma
Your first task is called A Battery Dilemma. Astronomer Vega needs you to collect two Battery Casings, which can be obtained by mining crystals inside Astral Caverns.
Bring a pickaxe before heading into the caverns, as you will need it to mine the crystals. Search around the area and collect two Battery Casings, then return to Astronomer Vega to complete the objective.
2. Complete Activating the Telescope
After finishing A Battery Dilemma, you will receive another objective called Activating the Telescope. This quest requires you to complete an Anomaly Investigation.
Follow the marked location in Boreal Pines and look for an NPC named Brayden. Talk to him to start his small quest and complete the required objective.
Once you finish the investigation, Brayden will reward you with a Stellar Lens. This is one of the important items needed to operate the Telescope.
After completing both quests, return to Astronomer Vega. You should now be able to interact with him and access the Telescope features.
The Telescope is located near Dr. Crookspine’s office, which is also the area where you can unlock the Glimmersuit Speed Boots in Fisch.
How to Change Telescope Lenses in Fisch
Telescope Lenses determine which Astral Anomaly you can activate. Each lens produces a different effect at night, so you should select one based on the fishing bonus you need.
Before activating an anomaly, you must recharge the Telescope using Enchant Relics. Every charge requires one Enchant Relic, so make sure you have enough in your inventory before starting.
Follow these steps to operate the Telescope:
- Find Astronomer Vega and interact with him.
- Click the Recharge option below the battery indicator.
- Select how many Enchant Relics you want to spend on recharging.
- Click Change Lens to view your available Telescope Lenses.
- Select the lens you want to use.
- Click Activate to trigger the corresponding Astral Anomaly.
Once activated, the selected anomaly will provide its specific bonuses during the night. You can change the lens whenever you want to use a different effect, as long as you have enough Telescope charges.
How to Increase Telescope Battery Capacity
When you first unlock the Telescope, its standard battery only holds five charges. This limits how often you can activate Astral Anomalies before needing to recharge it.
However, you can increase the capacity by unlocking the Reinforced Battery. This upgrade raises the Telescope’s maximum charge from five to 20, giving you more flexibility when activating different anomalies.
When the battery runs out, you can recharge it by spending additional Enchant Relics. Since each charge costs one relic, collecting enough Enchant Relics is important if you plan to use the Telescope regularly.
All Fisch Telescope Lenses and Astral Anomaly Buffs
There are five different Telescope Lenses available in Fisch, and each one activates a unique Astral Anomaly. These effects provide different fishing bonuses, including Luck multipliers, XP boosts, increased fish weight, and special mutation chances.
Here is the complete list of lenses and their effects.
1. Stellar Lens – Celestial Congregation
The Stellar Lens activates Celestial Congregation, an anomaly focused on increasing your fishing Luck. It provides a 2.25x Luck multiplier and a 5% chance of catching fish with the Celestial mutation, which has a 4x value multiplier.
This lens is a good option when you want to improve your chances of catching valuable fish. The additional Celestial mutation chance also makes it useful for players who are specifically farming fish with this mutation.
Bonuses:
- 2.25x Luck.
- 5% chance for Celestial mutation.
- Celestial mutation value multiplier: 4x.
2. Seasonal Lens – Evershifting Eclipse
The Seasonal Lens triggers Evershifting Eclipse, which focuses on increasing the XP you earn while fishing. It provides a 25% XP bonus and gives you a 5% chance to obtain the Solarblaze mutation.
The Solarblaze mutation has a 3.5x value multiplier. This makes the Seasonal Lens a useful choice if you want to gain levels while also having an opportunity to catch mutated fish.
Bonuses:
- +25% XP.
- 5% chance for Solarblaze mutation.
- Solarblaze mutation value multiplier: 3.5x.
3. Deep Lens – Abyssal Alignment
The Deep Lens activates Abyssal Alignment, an anomaly designed to improve the weight of the fish you catch. It provides a 20% increase in fish weight and a 5% chance to obtain the Abyssal mutation.
The Abyssal mutation has a 5.5x value multiplier, making this lens useful when you are hunting for heavier fish and more valuable catches.
Bonuses:
- +20% Fish Weight.
- 5% chance for Abyssal mutation.
- Abyssal mutation value multiplier: 5.5x.
4. Experimental Lens – Meteoric Outburst
The Experimental Lens activates Meteoric Outburst, which improves the loot you can obtain from meteors. It also provides a 5% chance of catching fish with the Chaotic mutation.
Chaotic is one of the more valuable mutations available through the Telescope, with a 6.2x value multiplier. If your goal is to improve meteor rewards while farming valuable mutated fish, this lens is worth considering.
Bonuses:
- Better meteor loot.
- 5% chance for Chaotic mutation.
- Chaotic mutation value multiplier: 6.2x.
5. Moonlit Lens – Lunar Eclipse
The Moonlit Lens activates Lunar Eclipse and provides several different mutation opportunities. Unlike the other lenses, it does not focus on a single mutation type.
Instead, it gives you a 5% chance to obtain one of four mutations: Lunar, Celestial, Nova, or Aurora. Each mutation has a different value multiplier, with Aurora offering the highest listed multiplier.
Bonuses:
- 5% chance for Lunar mutation (2.5x).
- 5% chance for Celestial mutation (4x).
- 5% chance for Nova mutation (6x).
- 5% chance for Aurora mutation (6.5x).
This lens is worth using if you want access to several different mutation possibilities rather than focusing on one specific type.
Which Telescope Lens Should You Use in Fisch?
Choosing the right Telescope Lens depends on your current objective. Since every Astral Anomaly provides a different bonus, there is no single lens that works best for every fishing session.
Here is a quick recommendation based on what you want to achieve:
- Stellar Lens: Choose this if you need additional Luck and want to catch Celestial fish.
- Seasonal Lens: Use this when you want to earn more XP and level up faster.
- Deep Lens: Pick this if you are trying to catch heavier fish.
- Experimental Lens: Best suited for improving meteor loot and hunting Chaotic mutations.
- Moonlit Lens: Use this when you want chances to obtain multiple rare mutations, including Aurora and Nova.
Before activating an anomaly, check your current objective and make sure you have enough Enchant Relics to recharge the Telescope. This will help you avoid spending resources on effects that do not match your fishing plans.
The Telescope is a useful feature in Fisch because it allows you to activate Astral Anomalies with different fishing bonuses. To unlock it, you need to complete Astronomer Vega’s quests, collect two Battery Casings, and finish the Anomaly Investigation that rewards you with the Stellar Lens.
Once the Telescope is available, you can spend Enchant Relics to recharge it and switch between five different lenses. Whether you need more Luck, XP, fish weight, meteor loot, or rare mutations, choosing the right Astral Anomaly can make your fishing sessions more rewarding.