Difference between revisions of "Spear"
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{{crawlquote|This weapon falls into the [[Polearms]] category. It is a one handed weapon.}} | {{crawlquote|This weapon falls into the [[Polearms]] category. It is a one handed weapon.}} | ||
| − | '''Spears''' are decent enough weapons in the early game for melee. However, you'll want to upgrade to a [[trident]] as soon as possible. If you're looking to start using [[Polearms]], you can probably get at least one spear off of a [[gnoll]] pack in the early dungeon. | + | '''Spears''' are decent enough weapons in the early game for melee. They require little skill to achieve min delay, and their [[reaching]] capability is very useful for characters with fast [[movement]] speed, access to plentiful allies, or the [[Conjure Flame]] spell. However, unless you find a fantastic [[randart]], you'll want to upgrade to a [[trident]] as soon as possible. If you're looking to start using [[Polearms]], you can probably get at least one spear off of a [[gnoll]] pack in the early dungeon. |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | Prior to [[0.14]], spears were also considered [[Throwing]] weapons. | ||
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Prior to [[0.9]], spears had 7 base damage but lacked [[reaching]]. | Prior to [[0.9]], spears had 7 base damage but lacked [[reaching]]. | ||
Revision as of 16:07, 4 September 2014
| Name | Spear |
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| Skill | Polearms |
| Damage | 6 |
| Accuracy | +4 |
| Base delay (%) | 11 (110%) |
| Min delay | 5 at skill 12 |
| Hands | 1H |
| Size | ? |
| Ranged? | No |
| A hunting weapon consisting of a wooden shaft with a pointed metal head fastened on one end.
"The halberd is inferior to the spear on the battlefield. With the spear you can take the initiative; the halberd is defensive. In the hands of one of two men of equal ability, the spear gives a little extra strength. |
This weapon falls into the Polearms category. It is a one handed weapon.
Spears are decent enough weapons in the early game for melee. They require little skill to achieve min delay, and their reaching capability is very useful for characters with fast movement speed, access to plentiful allies, or the Conjure Flame spell. However, unless you find a fantastic randart, you'll want to upgrade to a trident as soon as possible. If you're looking to start using Polearms, you can probably get at least one spear off of a gnoll pack in the early dungeon.
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| Unrandart spear | |
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| Spear of the Botono | 
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History
Prior to 0.14, spears were also considered Throwing weapons.
Prior to 0.9, spears had 7 base damage but lacked reaching.
| Weapons | |
|---|---|
| Axes | Battleaxe • Broad axe • Executioner's axe • Hand axe • War axe |
| Maces & Flails | Club • Demon whip • Dire flail • Eveningstar • Flail • Giant club • Giant spiked club • Great mace • Mace (Hammer) • Morningstar • Sacred scourge • Whip |
| Long Blades | Demon blade • Double sword • Eudemon blade • Falchion • Great sword • Long sword • Scimitar • Triple sword |
| Polearms | Bardiche • Demon trident • Glaive • Halberd (Scythe) • Spear • Trident • Trishula |
| Ranged Weapons | Arbalest • Hand cannon • Longbow • Orcbow • Shortbow • Sling • Triple crossbow |
| Short Blades | Dagger • Quick blade • Rapier • Short sword |
| Staves | Lajatang • Magical staff • Quarterstaff |
| Throwing | Boomerang • Dart • Javelin • Large rock • Stone • Throwing net |
