Will all the Thatch mains please stand up?

[Saltstorm Jake]

Seriously, I feel like we're a rare breed in this game.

I sometimes mute the game and listen to Alestorm while I play.

[Distant]

*waits for Brawlhalla Eminem Rap*

[TheTrueBrawler]

I mean Thatch is extremely underpowered, and for that reason, underused as well.

First off he has (7/5/3/7) stats. Notice how he has low Defense and Dexterity. He can't take any hits otherwise he will die. Three defense legends are already at one of the biggest disadvantages. It only takes about seven hits to be in Red, or even less from a more powerful weapon such as Hammer or Axe. Swords are made to be quick with higher Dexterity. Legends like Koji, Jhala, Asuri, Bodvar, and Hattori have built upon the sword's skills with their high Dexterity. Thatch however doesn't have a high Dexterity. This leads to extended cool down times, leaving more open to being punished. Thatch's low defense makes being punished a lot rougher on him too.

Finally his signatures are just complete and utter crap. His Sword Sigs are very slow to come out, and don't do as much damage and force as they should. Thatch's Sword Sigs feel like High Risk Low Reward. Al tho he has the NSig which is generally his only decent one, his other two should be buffed to deal more damage for High Reward, or less start up time for Low Risk. While his Blaster Sigs deal a hefty blow, none of them can hit far upwards him. He lacks the Sig that can hit targets above him. I think one needs to be changed personally so he can stand a chance if someone is coming in from Diagonal, or directly Overhead.

I just generally feel as if Thatch is under powered and needs some sort of buff.

[Saltstorm Jake]

Yeah, his stats are a bit poor. I use him because I like his weapon selection. I'm pretty sure he's the only character who has the sword and pistols, which are probably my two favorite weapons.

[TheTrueBrawler]

Originally posted by Sandstorm Jake:

Yeah, his stats are a bit poor. I use him because I like his weapon selection. I'm pretty sure he's the only character who has the sword and pistols, which are probably my two favorite weapons.

They are my 2nd and 3rd favorite, but Thatch is generally horrible so I don't use him, and likely never will unless they buff him a lot.

[Cubey3]

#bufftheruff

Geddit? Buff the puff hashtag but instead of puff its ruff as in ruffian? Because pirates are ruffians... Okay, ill shut up now

[TheTrueBrawler]

#bufftheruff

Thatch actually is in need of one.

[Cubey3]

Originally posted by BNRP | TrueBrawler:

#bufftheruff

Thatch actually is in need of one.

okay, this is going to trend just like the nerf buff patch adapt thing isnt it?

[Saltstorm Jake]

#BuffTheRuff

I can actually hold my own as a slightly above average player with Thatch, so I might actually be better at this game than I thought, as he's usually the only character I play.

[J1K]

i feel like stats dont matter that much ive had embers survive more than rolands before
so the low def argument is kinda meh
if i knew how to play guns properly thatch would be my sword main as its one of the best swords in the game along with jhalla IMO
hes sigs are easy to use and people always seem to "walk into" the Dsig even at higher elos
the only sigs i dont like are the gun Ssig and the sword Nsig
not to mention both guns and sword have tons of strings/combos that do a lot of damage

[KesoChodar]

He is not my main, but i love playing Thatch. Landing his Blaster SSig is orga$mic

[TheTrueBrawler]

Originally posted by |TRIX| J1K, Professional Memer:

i feel like stats dont matter that much ive had embers survive more than rolands before
so the low def argument is kinda meh

if i knew how to play guns properly thatch would be my sword main as its one of the best swords in the game along with jhalla IMO

hes sigs are easy to use and people always seem to "walk into" the Dsig even at higher elos
the only sigs i dont like are the gun Ssig and the sword Nsig

not to mention both guns and sword have tons of strings/combos that do a lot of damage

Well the reason why I feel as if the stats do hurt him is because they are leaning towards the exact opposite of what his weapon setup is made for. I mentioned he has lower then average dexterity, which only hinders the purpose of these weapons. Sword and Blasters are used best in Aggressive play, and his Dexterity hinders him from doing so. Jhala and Ember are three defense legends, but they can hold up well because their stats match their weapon set quite nicely. Jhala has High Dexterity which helps the Sword, and high Power which helps the Axe. Ember has a high amount of Power, Dexterity, and Speed which helps her play Aggressive play with Katars, and Bow. Also with a High Power and Speed, she can do Passive play if she wants to as well. Thatch lacks a key stat for both of his weapons which allows them to use all of their strings with less fear of being punished on miss.

I wouldn't say people run into them at higher ranks, but I can tell you people can use a Signature as a punish with just about any legend. Sword NSig has some hitbox difficulties so I can see why this one is bad, but Blaster SSig comes out Quick and is Powerful. This might be Thatch's only good Sig.

[Cubey3]

Good news thatch mains. The new patch came out, its only small but its still a buff

Thatch’s Side Sword can feel great to land, but missing felt very stiff, so we have slightly reduced the Recovery Time.

[TheTrueBrawler]

Originally posted by Cubey3:

Good news thatch mains. The new patch came out, its only small but its still a buff

Thatch’s Side Sword can feel great to land, but missing felt very stiff, so we have slightly reduced the Recovery Time.

Its a start.

[initium novum]

I am a thatch main.

[TheTrueBrawler]

Originally posted by Yolocat5000 Nick/Doggo:

I am a thatch main.

Awesome dude. Thatch mains are rare from Tin to Diamond. Keep it up.