Polearm Weapons - Revision history

SURIAL at 20:13, 30 March 2026

2026-03-30T20:13:25Z

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	The parry DS formula for two-hand polearms with an item in the off hand is:		The parry DS formula for two-hand polearms with an item in the off hand is:

	<div {{prettydiv}}><center><tt>'''[((Weapon ranks + (STR bonus ÷ 4) + (DEX bonus ÷ 4) + (enchant bonus ÷ 2)) × stance modifier) ÷ 2] + ~~Stance~~ Bonus (see [[#Stance Bonus Table\|table]])</tt></center></div>		<div {{prettydiv}}><center><tt>'''[((Weapon ranks + (STR bonus ÷ 4) + (DEX bonus ÷ 4) + (enchant bonus ÷ 2)) × stance modifier) ÷ 2] + 1H Polearm stance Bonus (see [[#Stance Bonus Table\|table]])</tt></center></div>

	<small>Note: Perform the operations one at a time, working from left to right, and truncate after each step.</small>		<small>Note: Perform the operations one at a time, working from left to right, and truncate after each step.</small>
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	Weapon ranks 80, STR bonus 24, DEX bonus 28, weapon enchant bonus 25, stance modifier 0.7		Weapon ranks 80, STR bonus 24, DEX bonus 28, weapon enchant bonus 25, stance modifier 0.7

	:<tt>[(80 + 6 + 7 + 25) × 0.70) ÷ 2] + 50 = +91 DS</tt>		:<tt>[((80 + 6 + 7 + 25) × 0.70) ÷ 2] + 50 = +91 DS</tt>

	This character's defensive stance parry DS dropped from 190 to 91 by holding an item in the off-hand.		This character's defensive stance parry DS dropped from 190 to 91 by holding an item in the off-hand.

SURIAL: Parry formula when using a 2H pole while holding something in the off hand had unbalanced parens.

2026-03-30T20:11:55Z

Parry formula when using a 2H pole while holding something in the off hand had unbalanced parens.

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	The parry DS formula for two-hand polearms with an item in the off hand is:		The parry DS formula for two-hand polearms with an item in the off hand is:

	<div {{prettydiv}}><center><tt>'''[Weapon ranks + (STR bonus ÷ 4) + (DEX bonus ÷ 4) + (enchant bonus ÷ 2) × stance modifier) ÷ 2] + Stance Bonus (see [[#Stance Bonus Table\|table]])</tt></center></div>		<div {{prettydiv}}><center><tt>'''[((Weapon ranks + (STR bonus ÷ 4) + (DEX bonus ÷ 4) + (enchant bonus ÷ 2)) × stance modifier) ÷ 2] + Stance Bonus (see [[#Stance Bonus Table\|table]])</tt></center></div>

	<small>Note: Perform the operations one at a time, working from left to right, and truncate after each step.</small>		<small>Note: Perform the operations one at a time, working from left to right, and truncate after each step.</small>

WELCHA: /* Weapon Damage Type Ratios */ removed % signs from lance for consistency

2025-05-30T08:31:03Z

Weapon Damage Type Ratios: removed % signs from lance for consistency

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HOST-GSKEBECHET: Grammar, moving source link to ref with markups

2025-03-11T15:23:17Z

Grammar, moving source link to ref with markups

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	*'''Tripping'''		*'''Tripping'''
	:Characters with at least fifteen (15) ranks of the Polearm Weapons skill can make use of the [[TRIP (verb)\|TRIP]] verb if they have a two-handed polearm in their right hand. Effectiveness of TRIP can be increased by training in Combat Maneuvers and gaining ranks in the [[Trip]] maneuver.		:Characters with at least fifteen (15) ranks of the Polearm Weapons skill can make use of the {{boldmono\|[[TRIP (verb)\|TRIP]]}} verb if they have a two-handed polearm in their right hand. Effectiveness of TRIP can be increased by training in Combat Maneuvers and gaining ranks in the [[Trip]] maneuver.

	*'''Ambushing'''		*'''Ambushing'''
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	*'''Two-handed vs. One-handed Use'''		*'''Two-handed vs. One-handed Use'''
	:Most polearms are two-handed weapons, however, some are one-handed, and others are switchable. Pilums are one-handed, while, spears and tridents are switchable between one-handed and two-handed use. Use of the [[GRIP (verb)\|GRIP]] verb can toggle spear- and trident-based polearms from one-handed to two-handed and back again.		:Most polearms are two-handed weapons, however, some are one-handed, and others are switchable. Pilums are one-handed, while, spears and tridents are switchable between one-handed and two-handed use. Use of the {{boldmono\|[[GRIP (verb)\|GRIP]]}} verb can toggle spear- and trident-based polearms from one-handed to two-handed and back again.

	==Damage Factors and AvDs==		==Damage Factors and AvDs==
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	~~Note: GM Nyxus confirmed~~ Jeddart-~~axe~~ and ~~Hammer~~ of Kai not applicable for Skullcrusher flourish requiring over 50% crush damage.		Jeddart-axes and Hammers of Kai are not applicable for Skullcrusher flourish requiring over 50% crush damage.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/1335284901745922058/1345200806416224398 Discord Flourish discussion Jan 2025]</ref>
	Source: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/1335284901745922058/1345200806416224398 Discord Flourish discussion Jan 2025]

	==Resources==		==Resources==

ARCHYVER: add GM Nyxus confirming hammer of kai not applicable for skullcrusher flourish and source

2025-03-01T22:56:57Z

add GM Nyxus confirming hammer of kai not applicable for skullcrusher flourish and source

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			Note: GM Nyxus confirmed Jeddart-axe and Hammer of Kai not applicable for Skullcrusher flourish requiring over 50% crush damage.
			Source: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/1335284901745922058/1345200806416224398 Discord Flourish discussion Jan 2025]

	==Resources==		==Resources==

ARCHYVER: Deleted example referencing jeddart-axe using 6 crush to 5 slash damage as confirmed to be a 50% 50% breakdown by GM Nyxus.

2025-02-09T03:47:43Z

Deleted example referencing jeddart-axe using 6 crush to 5 slash damage as confirmed to be a 50% 50% breakdown by GM Nyxus.

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	==Weapon Damage Type Ratios==		==Weapon Damage Type Ratios==

	This table contains the polearm weapon [[critical]] [[#category:damage types\|damage type]] percentages for successful attacks (based on player research). As an example, the jeddart-axe will result in 54.5% [[crush critical table\|crush critical damage]] and 45.5% [[slash critical table\|slash critical damage]] for all attacks, or a crush to slash damage ratio of 6 to 5. The jeddart-axe does not do [[puncture critical table\|puncture critical damage]].		This table contains the polearm weapon [[critical]] [[#category:damage types\|damage type]] percentages for successful attacks (based on player research).

	{\| {{prettytable}}		{\| {{prettytable}}

ARCHYVER: GM Nyxus corrected and confirmed "Jeddart axe is 50% slash 50% crush. so he doesn't think its eligible for KnockOut Flares."

2025-02-09T03:41:20Z

GM Nyxus corrected and confirmed "Jeddart axe is 50% slash 50% crush. so he doesn't think its eligible for KnockOut Flares."

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ZHOUY1: /* Special Features */ fix cman link

2022-12-02T21:09:25Z

Special Features: fix cman link

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	*'''Tripping'''		*'''Tripping'''
	:Characters with at least fifteen (15) ranks of the Polearm Weapons skill can make use of the [[TRIP (verb)\|TRIP]] verb if they have a two-handed polearm in their right hand. Effectiveness of TRIP can be increased by training in Combat Maneuvers and gaining ranks in the [[~~Trip (combat maneuver)\|~~Trip]] maneuver.		:Characters with at least fifteen (15) ranks of the Polearm Weapons skill can make use of the [[TRIP (verb)\|TRIP]] verb if they have a two-handed polearm in their right hand. Effectiveness of TRIP can be increased by training in Combat Maneuvers and gaining ranks in the [[Trip]] maneuver.

	*'''Ambushing'''		*'''Ambushing'''
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	*'''Two-handed vs. One-handed Use'''		*'''Two-handed vs. One-handed Use'''
	:Most polearms are two-handed weapons, however, some are one-handed, and others are switchable. Pilums are one-handed, while, spears and tridents are switchable between one-handed and two-handed use. Use of the [[GRIP (verb)\|GRIP]] verb can toggle spear- and trident-based polearms from one-handed to two-handed and back again.		:Most polearms are two-handed weapons, however, some are one-handed, and others are switchable. Pilums are one-handed, while, spears and tridents are switchable between one-handed and two-handed use. Use of the [[GRIP (verb)\|GRIP]] verb can toggle spear- and trident-based polearms from one-handed to two-handed and back again.


	==Damage Factors and AvDs==		==Damage Factors and AvDs==

NAAMIT: /* Weapon Damage Type Ratios */ Updated damage ratios per Naijin on discord #mechanics channel, 8/7/2020

2020-08-07T15:54:30Z

Weapon Damage Type Ratios: Updated damage ratios per Naijin on discord #mechanics channel, 8/7/2020

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CHAROJ at 20:06, 11 July 2019

2019-07-11T20:06:34Z

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	Training in the '''Polearm Weapons''' skill supports the use of polearm weapons such as spears, halberds, and lances in melee combat. Polearm weapons come in both one- and two-handed varieties, and the use of two-handed polearms provides a small bonus to the wielder's [[defensive strength]]. Polearm weapons along with [[Two-Handed Weapons]] tend to be the largest and heaviest-hitting weapon types. As such, they are also by and large the slowest.		Training in the '''Polearm Weapons''' skill supports the use of polearm weapons such as spears, halberds, and lances in melee combat. Polearm weapons come in both one- and two-handed varieties, and the use of two-handed polearms provides a small bonus to the wielder's [[defensive strength]] (+15 DS). Polearm weapons along with [[Two-Handed Weapons]] tend to be the largest and heaviest-hitting weapon types. As such, they are also by and large the slowest.

	== Ranks and Training Costs ==		== Ranks and Training Costs ==