Fish Value & Economics

Understanding fish values is crucial for making smart decisions about staking vs selling, equipment investments, and long-term strategy. This guide covers how fish values are calculated and what drives the SAB fish economy.

💰 Fish Value Fundamentals

Fish value in SAB is determined by a multi-factor formula:

Final Fish Value = Base Value × Rarity Multiplier × Weight Factor × (Future: Market Factors)

Key Components:

• Base Value: Variable value per fish species (subject to economic balancing)
• Rarity Multiplier: Species rarity tier (1.0x to 9.0x)
• Weight Factor: Individual fish size (0.8x to 1.2x variance)
• Market Factors: Dynamic pricing (planned feature)

Base Value Disclaimer

Base values are dynamic and subject to change for economic balancing. The examples below use illustrative values to show the mathematical relationships - actual fish values may vary.

Value Philosophy

Not all fish are created equal! Legendary fish can be worth hundreds of times more than common fish due to rarity multipliers and size differences.

🐟 Fish Rarity & Value Tiers

Rarity Multiplier System

Fish Rarity	Value Multiplier	Example Species
Common	1.0x	Bass, Bluegill
Uncommon	2.2x	Snapper, Catfish
Epic	4.5x	Swordfish, Marlin
Legendary	9.0x	Giant Squid, The Anomaly

Economic Impact Visualization

Rarity Value Scaling Graph:

Fish Value (Units)
     │
1800 ┤                                               ● Legendary (9.0x)
     │                                               
1600 ┤                                               
     │                                               
1400 ┤                                               
     │                                               
1200 ┤                                               
     │                                               
1000 ┤                                               
     │                                     ● Epic (4.5x)
 800 ┤                                     
     │                             
 600 ┤                             
     │                     ● Uncommon (2.2x)        
 400 ┤                     
     │             
 200 ┤     ● Common (1.0x) 
     │     
   0 └─────┴─────┴─────┴─────┴─────┴─────┴─────┴─────┴─────┴─────→
     0    50   100   150   200   250   300   350   400   450    Base Value

Base Value: 200 units example

How Base Value Changes Affect Economics:

Example: If Common Bass has Base Value of 100 units:

Common Fish (1.0x):     100 units
Uncommon Fish (2.2x):   220 units  
Epic Fish (4.5x):       450 units
Legendary Fish (9.0x):  900 units

If Base Values are adjusted +50%:
Common Fish:     150 units (+50)
Uncommon Fish:   330 units (+110)  
Epic Fish:       675 units (+225)
Legendary Fish: 1,350 units (+450)

Key Economic Insight: The exponential scaling means legendary fish become disproportionately more valuable as base values increase. A 50% base value increase creates a 450-unit difference for legendary fish vs only 50 units for common fish.

Fish Categories by Rarity

Common Fish: Found across most biomes, frequent catches, baseline economic value Uncommon Fish: 2.2x more valuable than common fish, moderate spawn rates
Epic Fish: 4.5x multiplier makes individual catches significantly valuable Legendary Fish: 9x multiplier creates the highest-value catches in SAB

⚖️ Weight Impact on Fish Value

Weight Variance System

Each fish species has a weight range, and individual fish weight affects final value:

Weight Factor = 0.85 + ((actual_weight - min_weight) / (max_weight - min_weight)) × 0.3

Result: Fish can be worth 85% to 115% of base value depending on size

Weight Examples (Conceptual)

Bass Species (1-5 lb range):

• Small Bass (1 lb): 0.85x base value
• Average Bass (3 lb): 1.0x base value
• Large Bass (5 lb): 1.15x base value

Giant Squid (150-300 lb range):

• Small Squid (150 lb): 0.85x base value
• Average Squid (225 lb): 1.0x base value
• Large Squid (300 lb): 1.15x base value

Strategic Weight Implications

For Common Fish:

• 30% variance (85%-115%) on lower base values = smaller absolute difference
• Weight less critical than rarity and volume for total earnings

For Legendary Fish:

• 30% variance (85%-115%) on higher base values = massive absolute difference
• Weight extremely important for maximizing value per catch

Equipment investment justification: Premium biomes require better equipment but offer access to higher-rarity fish species.

💡 Value Optimization Strategies

Maximizing Fish Value

Equipment Strategy:

• Target premium biomes for higher base values
• Upgrade hooks to catch larger (heavier) fish
• Optimize for rare species with specialized equipment

Fishing Strategy:

• Focus on rare fish over volume of common fish
• Target weight ranges within species for maximum value
• Time fishing for optimal spawns

Portfolio Strategy:

• Stake valuable fish for long-term passive income
• Sell duplicates/commons for immediate equipment funding
• Build diverse collection across rarity tiers

Key insight: Premium equipment provides access to higher-rarity fish with exponentially better values.

Value Comparison Framework

Compare fish by:

Fish Efficiency Score = (Fish Value × Catch Probability) ÷ Equipment Requirements

Example comparisons:

• River Delta Bass: High catch rate, low value, low equipment needs
• Wreckage Squid: Low catch rate, ultra-high value, extreme equipment needs
• Reef Grouper: Medium catch rate, good value, moderate equipment needs

🎯 Next Steps

Ready to optimize your fish value strategy?

1. Master Staking vs Selling → - Detailed decision framework

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Fish value drives everything in SAB. Master the economics and maximize your underwater empire! 💰

Remember: A single legendary fish can be worth more than hundreds of common fish. Equipment investments that unlock rare fish access pay exponential returns.