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The community is buzzing about the rewards from completing the Vault of the Waves, and honestly, some players are feeling a little underwhelmed! After putting in the effort to finish this challenging dungeon, adventurers are discovering that the grand prize is… a new fish to catch. Specifically, an Epic-tier “ancient fish” that joins the already impressive roster of legendary catches in Palia.
Now, here’s where the frustration comes in. Players who’ve already been grinding their fishing skills have had access to Ancient Koi for a while now, so the new catch feels a bit redundant at first glance. Sure, it’s technically different—it’s got some extra fins and a distinctly purple aesthetic that sets it apart—but it’s still in that same size range and fishing category we’re already familiar with. For some players, that feels like a lot of effort for what amounts to a cosmetic upgrade rather than a meaningful progression reward.
The sentiment in the community is pretty clear: after conquering a vault, players were hoping for something with a bit more pizzazz! Whether it’s new crafting materials, special equipment, or gameplay-changing items, there’s definitely a desire for rewards that feel as epic as the challenge itself. It’s great that the game is expanding fishing options, but the jury’s out on whether this particular reward hits the mark for vault-conquering adventurers.
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*This post is based on community discussion from r/Palia. Original post by u/potheadmed.*
Source: r/Palia
