Spear (weapon) - Revision history

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	Spears may also be [[Setting vs. Charge\|set vs. charge]]. This requires that the butt of the spear be planted into the ground and held with the foot, before it's met by a [[Charging\|charging]] opponent. The spearholder automatically gains [[Initiative\|initiative]] against the [[Charging\|charger]]; [[Roll to Hit\|on a hit]], the spear causes double [[Damage (hit points)\|damage]] against the charger. This would in turn be increased normally if a [[Critical Hits & Fumbles\|critical hit]] occurred. Once the hit occurs, the spear is considered to be no longer set. The weapon is not considered set when used against a non-charging opponent and cannot cause double damage in such cases.		Spears may also be [[Setting vs. Charge\|set vs. charge]]. This requires that the butt of the spear be planted into the ground and held with the foot, before it's met by a [[Charging\|charging]] opponent. The spearholder automatically gains [[Initiative\|initiative]] against the [[Charging\|charger]]; [[Roll to Hit\|on a hit]], the spear causes double [[Damage (hit points)\|damage]] against the charger. This would in turn be increased normally if a [[Critical Hits & Fumbles\|critical hit]] occurred. Once the hit occurs, the spear is considered to be no longer set. The weapon is not considered set when used against a non-charging opponent and cannot cause double damage in such cases.

−	The range of a spear is fair compared to other [[Missile Weapons\|hurled weapons]]. The weapon cannot be thrown at an adjacent hex; 2 hexes is ~~consider~~ point blank range, giving a +1 bonus [[Roll to Hit\|to hit]]. The spear's short range is 3-6 hexes, for which there is no adjustment; medium range is 7-12 hexes, giving a -2 penalty; and long range is 13-18 hexes, giving a -5 penalty.	+	The range of a spear is fair compared to other [[Missile Weapons\|hurled weapons]]. The weapon cannot be thrown at an adjacent hex; 2 hexes is considered point blank range, giving a +1 bonus [[Roll to Hit\|to hit]]. The spear's short range is 3-6 hexes, for which there is no adjustment; medium range is 7-12 hexes, giving a -2 penalty; and long range is 13-18 hexes, giving a -5 penalty.

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 == Size ==
-For game purposes, the spear has a length of 6 to 8 feet.  For comfort, the spear must longer than the combatant is tall; it cannot be longer than twice the height of the combatant.  If the combatant is less than 3 feet tall, the character cannot take spear as a proficiency.
+For game purposes, the spear has a length of 6 to 8 feet.  For comfort, the spear must be longer than the combatant is tall; it cannot be longer than twice the height of the combatant.  If the combatant is less than 3 feet tall, the character cannot take spear as a proficiency.
 A 7 ft. shaft is judged to be 4 lbs. and 15 oz., with the head weighing 17 oz.; the length of shaft can be adjusted for shorter characters without adjusting the weight of the head.  Spears that are 8 ft. or longer, though of the same basic design, are treated as [[Pike (weapon)|pikes]] for combat purposes.  Pikes may not be hurled.

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−	[[File:Spear.jpg\|right\|560px]]	+	[[File:Spear.jpg\|right\|560px\|thumb]]
	A weapon with a long wooden shaft and a pointed metal tip, usually of iron or bronze, though potentially of ivory and other naturally hard materials. The shaft may be sharpened to a wooden point, lacking a metal head. The heft and strength of the spear makes it distinct from the [[Javelin (weapon)\|javelin]], a much lighter weapon designed for [[Hurling Weapons\|hurling]].		A weapon with a long wooden shaft and a pointed metal tip, usually of iron or bronze, though potentially of ivory and other naturally hard materials. The shaft may be sharpened to a wooden point, lacking a metal head. The heft and strength of the spear makes it distinct from the [[Javelin (weapon)\|javelin]], a much lighter weapon designed for [[Hurling Weapons\|hurling]].

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	Spears may also be [[Setting vs. Charge\|set vs. charge]]. This requires that the butt of the spear be planted into the ground and held with the foot, before it's met by a [[Charging\|charging]] opponent. The spearholder automatically gains [[Initiative\|initiative]] against the [[Charging\|charger]]; [[Roll to Hit\|on a hit]], the spear causes double [[Damage (hit points)\|damage]] against the charger. This would in turn be increased normally if a [[Critical Hits & Fumbles\|critical hit]] occurred. Once the hit occurs, the spear is considered to be no longer set. The weapon is not considered set when used against a non-charging opponent and cannot cause double damage in such cases.		Spears may also be [[Setting vs. Charge\|set vs. charge]]. This requires that the butt of the spear be planted into the ground and held with the foot, before it's met by a [[Charging\|charging]] opponent. The spearholder automatically gains [[Initiative\|initiative]] against the [[Charging\|charger]]; [[Roll to Hit\|on a hit]], the spear causes double [[Damage (hit points)\|damage]] against the charger. This would in turn be increased normally if a [[Critical Hits & Fumbles\|critical hit]] occurred. Once the hit occurs, the spear is considered to be no longer set. The weapon is not considered set when used against a non-charging opponent and cannot cause double damage in such cases.

−	The range of a spear is fair compared to other [[Weapons ~~List#Missile Ranges~~\|hurled weapons]]. The weapon cannot be thrown at an adjacent hex; 2 hexes is consider point blank range, giving a +1 bonus [[Roll to Hit\|to hit]]. The spear's short range is 3-6 hexes, for which there is no adjustment; medium range is 7-12 hexes, giving a -2 penalty; and long range is 13-18 hexes, giving a -5 penalty.	+	The range of a spear is fair compared to other [[Missile Weapons\|hurled weapons]]. The weapon cannot be thrown at an adjacent hex; 2 hexes is consider point blank range, giving a +1 bonus [[Roll to Hit\|to hit]]. The spear's short range is 3-6 hexes, for which there is no adjustment; medium range is 7-12 hexes, giving a -2 penalty; and long range is 13-18 hexes, giving a -5 penalty.

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 == Use in Attacking ==
-Spears may also be [[Setting vs. Charge|set vs. charge]]. This requires that the butt of the spear be planted into the ground and held with the foot, before it's met by a charging opponent.  The spearholder automatically gains [[Initiative|initiative]] against the [[Charging|charger]]; [[Roll to Hit|on a hit]], the spear causes double [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] against the charger.  This would in turn be increased normally if a [[Critical Hits & Fumbles|critical hit]] occurred.  Once the hit occurs, the spear is considered to be no longer set.  The weapon is not considered set when used against a non-charging opponent and cannot cause double damage in such cases.
+Spears may also be [[Setting vs. Charge|set vs. charge]]. This requires that the butt of the spear be planted into the ground and held with the foot, before it's met by a [[Charging|charging]] opponent.  The spearholder automatically gains [[Initiative|initiative]] against the [[Charging|charger]]; [[Roll to Hit|on a hit]], the spear causes double [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] against the charger.  This would in turn be increased normally if a [[Critical Hits & Fumbles|critical hit]] occurred.  Once the hit occurs, the spear is considered to be no longer set.  The weapon is not considered set when used against a non-charging opponent and cannot cause double damage in such cases.
 The range of a spear is fair compared to other [[Weapons List#Missile Ranges|hurled weapons]].  The weapon cannot be thrown at an adjacent hex; 2 hexes is consider point blank range, giving a +1 bonus [[Roll to Hit|to hit]].  The spear's short range is 3-6 hexes, for which there is no adjustment; medium range is 7-12 hexes, giving a -2 penalty; and long range is 13-18 hexes, giving a -5 penalty.

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 Spears may be both used in [[Melee|melee]] or for hurling at an enemy. In either case, it causes 1-6 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] on a hit. It can be thrown with one hand, but in melee it requires both hands. An exception to this is [[Phalanx (sage ability)|phalanx]] training, in which the combatant is trained to use the spear in melee one handedly, while supported by the form of shield.
 For game purposes, the spear has a length of 6 to 8 feet.  For comfort, the spear must longer than the combatant is tall; it cannot be longer than twice the height of the combatant.  If the combatant is less than 3 feet tall, the character cannot take spear as a proficiency.
 A 7 ft. shaft is judged to be 4 lbs. and 15 oz., with the head weighing 17 oz.; the length of shaft can be adjusted for shorter characters without adjusting the weight of the head.  Spears that are 8 ft. or longer, though of the same basic design, are treated as [[Pike (weapon)|pikes]] for combat purposes.  Pikes may not be hurled.
 Spears may also be [[Setting vs. Charge|set vs. charge]]. This requires that the butt of the spear be planted into the ground and held with the foot, before it's met by a charging opponent.  The spearholder automatically gains [[Initiative|initiative]] against the [[Charging|charger]]; [[Roll to Hit|on a hit]], the spear causes double [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] against the charger.  This would in turn be increased normally if a [[Critical Hits & Fumbles|critical hit]] occurred.  Once the hit occurs, the spear is considered to be no longer set.  The weapon is not considered set when used against a non-charging opponent and cannot cause double damage in such cases.
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 See [[Weapons List]]

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-A weapon with a long wooden shaft and a pointed metal tip, usually of iron or bronze. The shaft may be sharpened to a point and lacking a metal head. The heft and strength of the spear makes it distinct from the [[Javelin (weapon)|javelin]], a much lighter weapon designed for hurling.
+[[File:Spear.jpg|right|560px]]
-Spears may be both used in [[Melee|melee]] or for hurling at an enemy. In either case, it causes 1-6 damage on a hit. It can be thrown with one hand, but in melee it requires both hands. An exception to this is [[Phalanx (sage ability)|phalanx]] training, in which the combatant is trained to use the  spear one handedly while supported by the form of shield.
+Spears may be both used in [[Melee|melee]] or for hurling at an enemy. In either case, it causes 1-6 [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] on a hit. It can be thrown with one hand, but in melee it requires both hands. An exception to this is [[Phalanx (sage ability)|phalanx]] training, in which the combatant is trained to use the spear in melee one handedly, while supported by the form of shield.
-For game purposes, the spear is limited to a length of 8 feet.  A 7 ft. shaft is judged to be 4 lbs. and 15 oz., with the head weighing 17 oz.; though the length of shaft can be adjusted for shorter characters without adjusting the weight of the head.  Spears that are 8 ft. or longer, though of the same basic design, are treated as [[Pike (weapon)|pikes]] for combat purposes. Pikes may not be hurled.
+For game purposes, the spear has a length of 6 to 8 feet.  For comfort, the spear must longer than the combatant is tall; it cannot be longer than twice the height of the combatant.  If the combatant is less than 3 feet tall, the character cannot take spear as a proficiency.
-Spears may also be [[Setting vs. Charge|set vs. charge]]. This requires that the butt of the spear be planted into the ground and held with the foot, before it is met by a charging opponent.  The spearholder automatically gains [[Initiative|initiative]] against the [[Charging|charger]]; [[Roll to Hit|on a hit]], the spear causes double [[Damage (hit points)|damage]] against the charger.  This would in turn be increased normally if a [[Critical Hits & Fumbles|critical hit]] occurred.  Once the hit occurs, the spear is considered to be no longer set.  The weapon is not considered set against a non-charging opponent and does not cause double damage in such cases.
+A 7 ft. shaft is judged to be 4 lbs. and 15 oz., with the head weighing 17 oz.; the length of shaft can be adjusted for shorter characters without adjusting the weight of the head.  Spears that are 8 ft. or longer, though of the same basic design, are treated as [[Pike (weapon)|pikes]] for combat purposes.  Pikes may not be hurled.
 The range of a spear is fair compared to other [[Weapons List#Missile Ranges|hurled weapons]].  The weapon cannot be thrown at an adjacent hex; 2 hexes is consider point blank range, giving a +1 bonus [[Roll to Hit|to hit]].  The spear's short range is 3-6 hexes, for which there is no adjustment; medium range is 7-12 hexes, giving a -2 penalty; and long range is 13-18 hexes, giving a -5 penalty.
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 See [[Weapons List]]