> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://coppercore-smp.gitbook.io/coppercore-wiki/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://coppercore-smp.gitbook.io/coppercore-wiki/plugin-guides/pyrofishing/entropy.md). # ✦ ── Entropy **Entropy** is PyroFishing's main progression resource. It is completely separate from both regular server money and Copper Coins, and is used specifically within PyroFishing for things such as crafting Augments, upgrading Deliveries and Fishing Totems, resetting Fishing Skills and other advanced fishing features. You'll naturally begin earning Entropy as soon as you start catching custom fish. {% hint style="info" %} **Tip:** Don't worry about spending Entropy immediately when you're new to fishing. Many of its most useful features become relevant later, so letting your balance build up early on is never a bad idea. {% endhint %} *** ### Checking Your Entropy You can check your current Entropy balance using: `/fish entropy` Your Entropy is stored separately from your normal server balance. *** ### Earning Entropy From Fishing The main way to earn Entropy is simply by **catching custom fish**. Each rarity gives a different amount: | **Fish Rarity** | **Entropy** | | --------------- | ----------- | | Bronze | 40 | | Silver | 70 | | Gold | 120 | | Diamond | 200 | | Platinum | 425 | | Mythical | 1,500 | Higher-rarity catches therefore contribute considerably more Entropy than common ones. {% hint style="info" %} **Tip:** That Mythical isn't just worth money and Fishing XP - it's also worth a hefty chunk of Entropy. {% endhint %} *** ### Gutting Fish Custom fish can also be **gutted** to gain additional Entropy. Open the Gutting Station with: `/fish gut` Fish placed into the Gutting Station are destroyed and converted into Entropy. This gives you another use for catches you don't intend to sell or keep. {% hint style="warning" %} **Important:** Gutting a fish is permanent. Once you've converted it into Entropy, you cannot get the fish back. {% endhint %} The exact amount earned depends on the rarity of the fish. Gutting is covered properly in the **Fish Shop,** **Scales & Gutting** guide. *** ### Party Fishing Fishing alongside other players can increase your Entropy earnings through **Party Fishing**. On Coppercore, Party Fishing detects other active fishers within **40 blocks** of you. The bonus increases as more players fish nearby, with the full Party Fishing bonus reached with up to **5 participating players**. Party Fishing also provides bonus Fishing XP, making group fishing useful for both forms of progression. *** ### Increasing Your Entropy Earnings As you progress through PyroFishing, several upgrades can improve the amount of Entropy you earn. #### Luck of the Catch The **Luck of the Catch** Fishing Skill increases the Entropy earned when catching custom fish. The more Skill Points invested into it, the stronger the bonus becomes. #### Better Gutting The **Better Gutting** Fishing Skill increases the Entropy received when gutting fish. This is especially useful if you regularly convert unwanted catches into Entropy. #### Perception The **Perception** Fishing Augment increases the base Entropy earned from catching custom fish. This makes it particularly useful for players building fishing rods focused around Entropy generation. #### Precision Cutting The **Precision Cutting** Augment increases the amount of Entropy earned through gutting. Precision Cutting and Better Gutting calculate their bonuses independently rather than directly multiplying one another. #### Fishing Totems Fishing Totems can eventually provide additional ways to improve Entropy generation. In particular, the **Entropy Horder** passive increases the Entropy earned when catching fish within your active Totem. Totems are a more advanced PyroFishing feature and are covered separately in the **Fishing Totems** guide. ### Entropy Boosters You may occasionally come across **Entropy Boosters**. When active, these temporarily multiply the amount of Entropy you earn from **catching custom fish**. You can check your currently active fishing boosters using: `/fish boosters` {% hint style="warning" %} **Note:** Entropy Boosters affect Entropy earned from catching fish. They do not increase Entropy gained through gutting. {% endhint %} *** ### What Is Entropy Used For? Entropy becomes increasingly important as you progress further through PyroFishing. Some of its main uses include: #### Crafting Augments Most Fishing Augments require a large amount of Entropy as part of their crafting cost. More powerful Augments can require tens of thousands of Entropy, making it worth building up a healthy supply before getting heavily involved in Augment crafting. #### Delivery Upgrades Entropy can be spent upgrading parts of the **Delivery** system. These upgrades can improve different aspects of your Deliveries as you progress. #### Fishing Totem Upgrades Fishing Totems have several permanent upgrades which are purchased using Entropy. Totem upgrades can become quite expensive, making them one of the larger long-term Entropy sinks. #### Resetting Fishing Skills If you want to completely redistribute your spent Fishing Skill Points, you can reset your skills. A Skill respec costs: **50,000 Entropy** #### Managing Augments Entropy is also used for certain Augment-related actions, such as removing existing Augments from a fishing rod. *** ### Entropy Crystals Unlike Copper Coins, Entropy **can be transferred between players**. You can withdraw: **10,000 Entropy** and convert it into an **Entropy Crystal**. An Entropy Crystal is a physical item which can be traded or given to another player. The player holding the crystal can **right-click it in the air** to redeem the stored: **10,000 Entropy** back into their own balance. {% hint style="warning" %} **Important:** Once Entropy has been turned into a physical Entropy Crystal, treat it like any other valuable item. If you lose or give away the crystal, you no longer have that Entropy. {% endhint %} This also means players can trade Entropy with one another despite there being no direct `/pay`-style Entropy command. *** ### Entropy or Money? Although both can be earned through fishing, they serve completely different purposes. **Server Money** * Used throughout Coppercore's normal economy * Earned by selling custom fish * Used for normal server purchases and trading **Entropy** * Used specifically within PyroFishing * Earned primarily from catching and gutting custom fish * Used for fishing progression, upgrades and Augments You don't need to choose between earning one or the other - catching custom fish naturally contributes towards both sides of the fishing system. *** ### Quick Reference | **Feature** | **Details** | | --------------- | --------------------------------- | | Check Entropy | `/fish entropy` | | Bronze catch | 40 Entropy | | Silver catch | 70 Entropy | | Gold catch | 120 Entropy | | Diamond catch | 200 Entropy | | Platinum catch | 425 Entropy | | Mythical catch | 1,500 Entropy | | Gut fish | `/fish gut` | | Check boosters | `/fish boosters` | | Skill respec | 50,000 Entropy | | Entropy Crystal | Stores 10,000 Entropy | | Entropy trading | Possible through Entropy Crystals | *** ### What Next? Entropy connects directly to several of PyroFishing's larger features. Continue with: **Fish Shop, Scales & Gutting** - learn how to sell, gamble with and convert your catches. **Deliveries** - learn how Deliveries work and where Entropy upgrades come into play. **Augments** - learn how Entropy is used to craft powerful fishing rod upgrades. **Fishing Totems** - learn about one of PyroFishing's largest long-term Entropy investments. {% hint style="info" %} **Final reminder:** Entropy is meant to build up over time. The more you fish, the more you'll accumulate - and once you reach PyroFishing's advanced systems, you'll find plenty of ways to spend it. {% endhint %}