Weapons Arsenal, 360 Trick Shot Multipliers & Fish Casino Guide
Punching fish is for noobs (literally — it unlocks the "Noob" achievement). To make serious money, survive predator attacks, and escape the islands in How to Fish, you need high-tier firearms, airborne 5x trick shot execution, and a calculated approach to the high-roller casino games. Below is the complete economic and combat compendium.
🔫 Complete Firearm Arsenal & Upgrade Matrix
| Weapon | Price | Fire Rate & Range | Best Target & Role | Supported Attachments | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔫 Starter Pistol | $5 | Semi-Auto / Medium | Early Seagull Defense & Minnow Hunting | Red Dot Sight, Suppressor | Early Defense |
| 💥 Combat Shotgun | $150 | Pump-Action / Close | Island 2 Jumping Piranhas & Swarms | Choke, Extended Tube | Swarm Sweeper |
| ⚡ Submachine Gun (SMG) | $350 | Full-Auto (High) / Medium | Airborne 360 Trick Shots & Bird Raids | Drum Mag, Reflex Sight, Laser | 🏆 Fully equipped |
| 🎯 Assault Rifle (AR) | $20,000 | Full-Auto (High DPS) / Long | Final-island boss battles (Sniper Rifle at $3,800 covers Island 3) | ACOG Scope, Compensator, Heavy Barrel | 🏆 Fully equipped |
🎯 The 360 Trick Shot Multiplier (5x Kill Score)
5.0x KILL SCOREThe core economic mechanic in How to Fish rewards style over passive waiting. Killing fish with standard hits yields base vendor prices for the catch. Executing Airborne 360 Trick Shots activates the 5.0x kill-score multiplier (the "Impressive" achievement condition) - it boosts your kill score, not the fish’s vendor price.
How to Execute a 5.0x 360 No-Scope Trick Shot:
- Target Airborne Prey: Flying Fish naturally launch into the air, or you can yank a hooked fish upward forcefully while reeling in.
- Jump and Spin: Press Jump (Space) and spin your mouse a full 360 degrees in mid-air.
- Hip-Fire without Aiming: Fire your SMG or Pistol from the hip (DO NOT right-click to aim down sights).
- Collect the Bonus: Landing the shot mid-air registers a 360 No-Scope on screen with the 5.0x kill-score multiplier active, satisfying both the "360 no scope" and "Impressive" Steam achievements in one kill.
Known Catch Values & Cooking Boost:
| Catch | Raw Base Value | Best Grilled (1.5x) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flying Fish | ~$320 | ~$480 | Island 1 mid-air trick-shot target |
| 🧊 Voxel Fish | ~$340 | ~$510 | Deep-water catch |
| 🐟 Superdwarf Fish | ~$1,700 | ~$2,550 | Highest-value common catch |
"Drip" variant fish have no fixed sell price — value depends on the individual variant. The 5x kill-score multiplier applies to kill score and achievements (e.g. "360 no scope"), not to a fish’s vendor value; Red/Black roulette pays 2x and Green pays 35x.
🎰 The Island Casino: Slot Machines & Roulette Odds
HIGH ROLLERScattered across the island settlements are underground casino stations. When you have surplus funds, gambling offers the fastest path to legendary cosmetics and massive bankrolls.
1. Fish Slot Machines
- How it Works: Put cash earnings into the Island Slot Machine and spin for randomized payouts.
- Rewards: Spins trigger randomized cash payouts; a Legendary skin jackpot is the "GOLD GOLD GOLD" Steam achievement ("Get a Legendary skin as your slots reward").
- Note: Outcomes are random - treat slot spins as entertainment with a high house edge, not a reliable income source.
2. The High Roller Roulette Wheel (Betting on Green)
| Roulette Bet | Payout Multiplier | Probability | Strategy & Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Red | 2.0x | 47.3% | Low-risk bankroll doubling for boat engine upgrades. |
| ⚫ Black | 2.0x | 47.3% | Standard 50/50 progression doubling. |
| 🟢 Green (0/00) | 35.0x | 2.7% | Single-pocket payout! Unlocks the "All in" Steam Achievement! |
🔥 Campfire Exploits & Burnt Weapon Mechanics
1. Cooking Catch for the 1.5x Value Boost:
When starting a fresh run with $0 cash, catch any fish and hold it over the campfire grill until it reaches the golden-brown sweet spot. Its sell value climbs up to 1.5x — but leave it until it chars black and the item is destroyed entirely (value $0).
2. Can You Cook or Uncook Guns in How to Fish?
Dropping a firearm (Pistol, SMG, AR) onto the fire will char the weapon model black, and a charred firearm does not gain any sell value. Cooking value bonuses apply to fish, bait, and other sellable food items — weapons are not a reliable cooking target.
🛠️ Official Weapon & Casino QoL Changes (Patches)
Find dropped weapons easier (Patch 1.0.11):
Dropped-item dot colors were changed so weapons now show as orange and dead players show as turquoise. If you ever played before September 1, 2026 and struggled to spot a gun in the grass, this change was made specifically to fix that.
Cooked weapons clean in water (Patch 1.0.10):
Since Patch 1.0.10 (August 27, 2026), weapons and tools that got messy from cooking are cleaned automatically when dipped in water. Also note you now must hold an item once before you can sell it, and the iron sight was removed as a purchasable attachment.
How the devs describe trick shots & gambling:
The official store description lists "hit trick shots for more money" and "gamble for even more money" as core activities — and the in-game gambling uses fish/items only, with no real money involved. See the full patch notes for every balance tweak.
❓ Weapons & Casino Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the fastest way to get the "Fully equipped" achievement?
A: Purchase the Submachine Gun ($350) and equip the reflex sight, extended drum mag, and laser sight attachments from the island weapon bench.
Q: What do I actually win from the casino?
A: Slots pay randomized cash; the roulette wheel pays 2x on Red/Black and 35x on Green. Treat casino play as entertainment with a high house edge, not as a reliable money-maker.
Q: Does the 5.0x multiplier affect fish sell prices?
A: No - the 5.0x multiplier applies to kill score and achievements ("360 no scope", "Impressive"). Sell value comes from the catch itself and the grill: cooking a fish to the golden-brown sweet spot raises its vendor value up to 1.5x (overcooking destroys it).
Q: How do I unlock the "All in" achievement?
A: Place a bet on the Green pocket on the roulette table in the island casino and win the 35x payout (Red/Black pay 2x).
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