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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.
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 14:07, 4 September 2014

Version 0.15: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Name Spear
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.
-Miyamoto Musashi, _The Book of Five Rings_, 1645.

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
Spear of the Botono

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