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The '''awl-pike''' is a basic [[polearm]] consisting of a long haft topped with a simple pointed blade. It is, along with the [[lance]], a devasting weapon capable of doing massive damage. Naturally, this damage effectiveness comes at a price; the awl-pike has a very slow attack speed in the form of a significant [[roundtime]] and the requirement that it be wielded with two hands. Some of this additional RT can be offset with [[Agility]] and [[Dexterity]] stat bonuses.
The '''awl-pike''' is a basic [[polearm]] consisting of a long haft topped with a simple pointed blade. It is, along with the [[lance]], a devasting weapon capable of doing massive damage. Naturally, this damage effectiveness comes at a price; the awl-pike has a very slow attack speed in the form of a significant [[roundtime]] and the requirement that it be wielded with two hands. Some of this additional RT can be offset with [[Agility]] and [[Dexterity]] stat bonuses.
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==Alternate Names==
==Alternate Names==


*'''chest-ripper''' General Use
*'''ahlspiess'''
*'''korseke''' General Use
*'''breach pike'''
*'''military fork''' General Use
*'''chest-ripper'''
*'''ranseur''' General Use
*'''korseke'''
*'''runka''' General Use
*'''military fork'''
*'''scaling fork''' General Use
*'''ranseur'''
*'''spetum''' General Use
*'''runka'''
*'''scaling fork'''
*'''spetum'''


==Game Mechanics==
==Game Mechanics==
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==Related Articles==
==Related Articles==


[[Polearms]]
*[[Polearms]]
*[[Trip|Trip combat maneuver]]


==References ==
==References ==

Latest revision as of 15:33, 19 March 2017

The awl-pike is a basic polearm consisting of a long haft topped with a simple pointed blade. It is, along with the lance, a devasting weapon capable of doing massive damage. Naturally, this damage effectiveness comes at a price; the awl-pike has a very slow attack speed in the form of a significant roundtime and the requirement that it be wielded with two hands. Some of this additional RT can be offset with Agility and Dexterity stat bonuses.

Alternate Names

  • ahlspiess
  • breach pike
  • chest-ripper
  • korseke
  • military fork
  • ranseur
  • runka
  • scaling fork
  • spetum

Game Mechanics

Used: Two-handed

Weapon AG Cloth Leather Scale Chain Plate RT Min RT Damage Type STR/DU
AsG 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Awl-pike DF .600 .550 .575 .450 .350 9 4 Puncture/Crush 60/160
AvD 15 20 19 18 17 35 33 31 29 45 41 37 33 50 44 38 32

The awl-pike has a standard weight of 8 lbs.

Note: To edit this table go to Template:Weapon table awl-pike

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References