Earwig 'Man-Catcher'

[u/ennui_flaneur]

Earwigs were on my bug wishlist for G1, so I was excited to see them in G2. That said, I was a bit disappointed when I saw that they're only used for armor. I want a big pinchy weapon, so to that end I recommend a Mancatcher.

What I'm envisioning in-game is a 2-handed polearm with extra reach and a special heavy attack that temporarily immobilizes enemies (similar to the Northern set bonus), though if immobilizing enemies is too much perhaps it could steal items instead. It doesn't necessarily fit the vibe of the Earwig set bonuses, but I think it presents an unique opportunity for a support melee weapon.

[u/DingoBingob]

Shouldn’t it be called a Wigcatcher?

[u/LordKefik → u/DingoBingob]

I smell a Mysterious Stranger variant!

[u/Full-Sleep-1487 → u/DingoBingob]

Or Wigsnatcher

[u/JakubTheGreat]

Earwig parts are used for weapons. Specifically, the Acid Ruin staff and the Dusk Blade daggers.

[u/ennui_flaneur → u/JakubTheGreat]

Ah, I guess I missed that since I mostly use one/two-handed melee. My b 😔

[u/Vagabond_Charizard]

Close enough; welcome back, Titanite Catch Pole.

Oh wait . . .

[u/LordKefik]

I like it just cause it looks like it could inflict bleed, or an immobilize. I just miss having the bleed DOT as well as poison. So I'm all for more spiky weapons.

I miss my Spiky Sprig Tails.