Thoughts on the Titanite Catch Pole?

[Vin The Crow]

I think this weapon is great! ive been using it recently and doing pretty well, but i dont ever see anyone else using it. It has a D scaling with STR, DEX, and INT at +5 but mean, it does 501 dmg and i really only have points in DEX. anyway, just want to hear some other peoples thoughts ^^

[MaximumEffort]

Its crap and the damage isnnot THAT good. For a heavy, Havels is better and more reliable, and the SKSS is much better for one handing. Alos the BKH beats TCP because of the moveset and extra demon dmg

[Groen90]

Loved it too on my dex/int build, got lucky enough to get it early and it wrecked stuff. There are probably better weapons damage-wise and moveset-wise but it's still pretty ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ good.

[DevonShire]

It's good for backstabs, that's it.

[MaenaZ]

You get an optionally good strong attack that will work against certain enemies.

It basically suffers from the same effects most twinkling titanite and split damage weapons do - they're initially very strong (in case of twinkling titanite weapons), but generally lack of very good scaling or many upgrades or some other flaw leads to them being outperformed by regular weapons, or weapons on a certain upgrade path. The best example is Astora Straight Sword which can be incredibly useful in NG1 up until Quelaag, particularly in the Catacombs, but basically becomes the worst straight sword later on.

Titanite Catch Pole is a good weapon but it'll be greatly outperformed in NG+, or by the end of the game. Early on, however, it's a blessing.

[The Fountaineer 🖋]

I love it. Effective in both PvE and PvP. Should've justified the AR with a C scaling in strength or intelligence however. I stay at 135 so I don't have to suffer later on in NG+.

[Vin The Crow]

So you guys are saying it a good choice for anyone lower than SL135?? I agree it does eventually get outclassed, but when abouts, level wise?

[Vin The Crow]

I also like how the jump attack flattens people! This one guy would repeatedly try to use Tranquil walk of peace, and the whomp me with a buffed great hammer, thanks to the catch pole i was able to flatten him and thwart his TWOP immediately hahaa

[Groen90]

yeah that attack is very... situational
useless most of the times though lol

[Vin The Crow]

Originally posted by Groen90:

yeah that attack is very... situational
useless most of the times though lol

i agree, the wind up is incredibly long, and terrible tracking... but for ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ buffers like that, perfect!

[Loathing]

I think that the predictable windups kill the effectiveness of the weapon, but it can be useful for its obscurity! I think the Smough's hammer approach is best... it's not used often so it can be surprising.

[DevonShire]

Don't listen to these nerds. It's bad. As bad as beating your son.

[Groen90]

Originally posted by soundonlyy:

Don't listen to these nerds. It's bad. As bad as beating your son.

shhh you're just in denial, embrace the catchpole

[The Fountaineer 🖋]

Originally posted by soundonlyy:

Don't listen to these nerds. It's bad. As bad as beating your son.

There is no bad weapon, only bad playstyles.

[Vin The Crow]

Originally posted by Mr. Carcosia:

Originally posted by soundonlyy:

Don't listen to these nerds. It's bad. As bad as beating your son.

There is no bad weapon, only bad playstyles.

ooooooo gottem

[Vin The Crow]

It may not be a top tier weapon, but its rare enough in PvP to net you some style points (especially if you fuggin "catch" them)
pretty lightweight
split dmg can be useful
pretty great range for a halberd

i like it