Spear

Spears and Polearms cover a variety of hafted or pole-handled weapons, most based on the simple Spear. The Quarterstaff is included here as it functions as a headless spear (or if you prefer, a spear is a quarterstaff with a pointy bit on one end). A Boar Spear adds a crossbar partway back from the head, not unlike the crossguard of a sword or dagger. This is meant to prevent an impaled opponent (such as a boar) from running up the spear and striking the wielder. The Lance is a larger, sturdier spear, and not suited for throwing. Pole arms sometimes combine different attack forms including blade/axe, spear, pick/spike, bludgeon, or hook. Some examples and combinations include the Glaive, Voulge, Bardiche, and Bisento (blade), Halberd (axe & spear), Guisarme (blade and hook), Partisan (Spear), Ranseur (Spear – akin to boar spear), Bill (Blade and Hook), Bec de Corbin (bludgeon and spike), and Fork (Spike and "hook"). Stats: cost 5 gp • size M • weight 5 lbs. Damage by use: thrown (one handed) 1d6 • melee (one handed) 1d6 • melee (two handed) 1d8.