It *is* tough to catch even with everything lined up. It *can* be done, but not easily...Tinkerer set it up that way.I'm stuck! Taking agility potion, have bird cage, have always dash off but still can't catch the fecker. Anyone have any further tips??
Experiment to see how close you can get without it fleeing, getting one tile closer at a time, and be sure you're trying to catch it from behind rather than from the side. Other than that, patience and persistence.
(Sure would be nice if a Stealth skill were added, reducing the range at which things notice the MC unless they have a line of sight to him...)