Pop Cap

The Pop Cap is a common lobbed weapon with 2 damage, Knockback 1, and 6-10 uses. The lob arc lets it bypass units and obstacles to reach targets a straight attack couldn't hit. At 2 damage and 1 knockback it's unspectacular, but that combination of range and positioning utility makes it useful early on — particularly for nudging enemies out of formation or hitting targets tucked behind cover. Fish Hook converts the Knockback 1 into 1 bonus damage if you have it equipped. A serviceable early-game weapon; replace it once something with a meaningful effect appears.

The lob trajectory is Pop Cap's distinguishing feature — it arcs over intervening tiles rather than traveling in a straight line, which means enemies or allied cats in between the attacker and target don't block the shot. This gives ranged options to cats who would otherwise need line of sight. The variable 6-10 use count means you may get significantly more mileage than the minimum guarantees.

Best in the early game as a ranged option for cats that would otherwise be stuck in melee. The Knockback 1 has minor positioning use on its own, but Fish Hook elevates it to 3 damage per hit — more competitive for an early common weapon. It fills the weapon slot cleanly without forcing any particular build direction. Keep it until you find a weapon with stronger effects, a better damage profile, or relevant synergies with your build.