Talk:Catalysts/@comment-198.96.85.105-20140827202216/@comment-3492791-20140827215743

That depends on what you're trying to do. In PvP you probably won't need to hit someone more than once with Crystal Soul Spear to kill them.

Granted there is a very clear progression for catalysts. First Oolacile Ivory Catalyst, then Sorcerer's Catalyst, then Logan's Catalyst. However there are some choices between these. For example you could start with the Oolacile Catalyst instead and be able to inflict poison. The Sorcerer's, Beatrice's, and Izalith Catalyst are effectively the same, making the choice between them just cosmetic. There are also the Tin Banishment Catalyst and the Demon's Catalyst, which I prefer to think of more as weapons that can cast sorceries. If for some ludicris reason you're casting sorceries on a faith build, there's also the Tin Darkmoon Catalyst.

DS2 added some more factors into choosing a catalyst, such as casting speed and durability.