Genshin Impact is a popular open-world RPG that features a variety of characters, weapons, and items to collect and customize. One of the most sought-after weapons in the game is The Catch, a 4-star polearm that can boost the damage and critical rate of your elemental bursts.
The Catch is widely considered to be the best free-to-play polearm in the game, as it can rival some of the 5-star polearms in terms of performance.
How to Unlock Fishing and Get the Fishing Rod?
Fishing is a new feature that was added to Genshin Impact in version 2.1. Fishing allows you to catch various fish that can be used for exchanging items, crafting dishes, or feeding pets. To unlock fishing, you need to complete the following steps:
- Reach Adventure Rank 30 or above
- Complete the Archon Quest “Ritou Escape Plan”
- Complete the World Quest “Exploding Population”
After completing these steps, you will be able to access the fishing association in Mondstadt, Liyue, and Inazuma. There, you can talk to the fishing association NPCs and get the fishing rod, as well as some fishing baits and recipes. You can also exchange your fish for various items, including The Catch and its refinement materials.
How to Get The Catch and Its Refinement Materials?
The Catch is a 4-star polearm that can be obtained by exchanging fish at the Inazuma Fishing Association. The Catch has the following stats and effects:
- Base Attack: 42
- Secondary Stat: Energy Recharge
- Weapon Effect: Shanty – Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 16% and Elemental Burst CRIT Rate by 6%.
To get The Catch, you need to exchange the following fish:
- 20 Rusty Koi
- 20 Golden Koi
- 6 Raimei Angelfish
To refine The Catch, you need to exchange the following fish for Ako’s Sake Vessel, which is the refinement material for The Catch:
- 10 Pufferfish
- 10 Bitter Pufferfish
- 3 Raimei Angelfish
You can exchange up to 5 Ako’s Sake Vessels per month, which means you can refine The Catch up to level 5 within 5 months.
How to Find the Best Fishing Spots and Catch the Required Fish?
To catch the fish required for The Catch and its refinement materials, you need to find the best fishing spots and use the appropriate fishing baits. The fishing spots are marked by a fish icon on the map, and you can also use the fishing handbook to check the location and information of each fishing spot.
The fishing baits are crafted from various ingredients, and you can also get more baits from the fishing association NPCs or some quests and events.
The following table shows the best fishing spots and baits for each fish:
| Fish | Fishing Spot | Bait |
|---|---|---|
| Rusty Koi | Liyue Harbor, Stone Gate, Dihua Marsh, Qingce Village, Luhua Pool, Mt. Aozang, Guili Plains, Yaoguang Shoal, Guyun Stone Forest, Cuijue Slope, Jueyun Karst, Mingyun Village, Qingyun Peak, Tianqiu Valley | Fake Fly Bait |
| Golden Koi | Liyue Harbor, Stone Gate, Dihua Marsh, Qingce Village, Luhua Pool, Mt. Aozang, Guili Plains, Yaoguang Shoal, Guyun Stone Forest, Cuijue Slope, Jueyun Karst, Mingyun Village, Qingyun Peak, Tianqiu Valley | Fake Fly Bait |
| Raimei Angelfish | Tatarasuna, Kujou Encampment, Jakotsu Mine, Araumi, Musoujin Gorge, Yashiori Island, Kannazuka, Tsurumi Island | False Worm Bait |
| Pufferfish | Stormbearer Mountains, Stormbearer Point, Starfell Lake, Dawn Winery, Springvale, Windrise, Wolvendom, Dragonspine, Mondstadt | Fruit Paste Bait |
| Bitter Pufferfish | Stormbearer Mountains, Stormbearer Point, Starfell Lake, Dawn Winery, Springvale, Windrise, Wolvendom, Dragonspine, Mondstadt | Fruit Paste Bait |
To catch the fish, you need to follow these steps:
- Equip the fishing rod and the bait from the inventory menu
- Approach a fishing spot and press the interact button to start fishing
- Aim and cast the fishing rod by holding and releasing the attack button
- Wait for the fish to bite and hook it by pressing the attack button
- Reel in the fish by pressing the attack button repeatedly and adjusting the direction of the fishing rod
- Catch the fish by pressing the interact button when the fish is close enough
How to Refine and Ascend The Catch?
To refine The Catch, you need to use Ako’s Sake Vessel, which can be obtained by exchanging fish at the Inazuma Fishing Association. Each refinement level will increase the weapon effect of The Catch by 4% for both Elemental Burst DMG and Elemental Burst CRIT Rate. The maximum refinement level is 5, which will increase the weapon effect of The Catch to 36% for both Elemental Burst DMG and Elemental Burst CRIT Rate.
To ascend The Catch, you need to use the following materials:
| Ascension Level | Mora | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5,000 | 3 Grain of Aerosiderite, 3 Fragile Bone Shard, 2 Damaged Mask |
| 2 | 15,000 | 3 Piece of Aerosiderite, 12 Fragile Bone Shard, 8 Damaged Mask |
| 3 | 20,000 | 6 Piece of Aerosiderite, 6 Sturdy Bone Shard, 6 Stained Mask |
| 4 | 30,000 | 3 Bit of Aerosiderite, 12 Sturdy Bone Shard, 9 Stained Mask |
| 5 | 35,000 | 6 Bit of Aerosiderite, 9 Fossilized Bone Shard, 6 Ominous Mask |
| 6 | 45,000 | 4 Chunk of Aerosiderite, 18 Fossilized Bone Shard, 12 Ominous Mask |
The maximum ascension level is 6, which will increase the base attack of The Catch to 510 and the energy recharge to 45.9%.
How to Use The Catch and Which Characters Are Best Suited for It?
The Catch is a polearm that can boost the damage and critical rate of your elemental bursts, which makes it ideal for characters who rely on their elemental bursts for damage or support. The Catch also has a high energy recharge, which can help you charge your elemental bursts faster and more frequently. The Catch is especially good for characters who have high elemental burst costs, such as Raiden Shogun, Zhongli, Xiangling, and Rosaria.
The following table shows some of the best characters for The Catch and their recommended builds:
| Character | Role | Artifact Set | Main Stats | Sub Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiden Shogun | DPS/Support | Emblem of Severed Fate x4 | ATK%, Electro DMG%, CRIT Rate% or CRIT DMG% | CRIT Rate%, CRIT DMG%, ATK%, Energy Recharge |
| Zhongli | Support | Archaic Petra x2, Noblesse Oblige x2 | HP%, Geo DMG%, CRIT Rate% or CRIT DMG% | CRIT Rate%, CRIT DMG%, HP%, Energy Recharge |
| Xiangling | Support | Emblem of Severed Fate x4 | ATK%, Pyro DMG%, CRIT Rate% or CRIT DMG% | CRIT Rate%, CRIT DMG%, ATK%, Energy Recharge |
| Rosaria | DPS/Support | Blizzard Strayer x4 | ATK%, CRIT Rate% or CRIT DMG%, CRIT DMG% | CRIT Rate%, CRIT DMG%, ATK%, Energy Recharge |
Conclusion
The Catch is a 4-star polearm that can be obtained by exchanging fish at the Inazuma Fishing Association. The Catch can boost the damage and critical rate of your elemental bursts, as well as your energy recharge. The Catch is the best free-to-play polearm in the game and can be used by many characters who rely on their elemental bursts.
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