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The '''lance''' is a [[polearm]] that resembles a [[spear]] with a long haft that is topped with a simple sharp blade. Because of its heavy weight it is one of the most devastating weapons available. Naturally, this damage effectiveness comes at a price; slow attack speed in the form of a significant [[roundtime]] and the requirement that it be wielded with two hands. Much of this additional RT can be offset with [[Agility]] and [[Dexterity]] stat bonuses.
The '''lance''' is a [[polearm]] that resembles a [[spear]] with a long haft that is topped with a simple sharp blade. Because of its heavy weight it is one of the most devastating weapons available. Naturally, this damage effectiveness comes at a price; slow attack speed in the form of a significant [[roundtime]] and the requirement that it be wielded with two hands. Much of this additional RT can be offset with [[Agility]] and [[Dexterity]] stat bonuses.
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==Alternate Names==
==Alternate Names==


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*'''sudis''' Alterations Only
*'''sudis''' Alterations Only
*'''warlance''' General Use
*'''warlance''' General Use
*'''warpike''' General Use


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


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


==References ==
==References ==

Latest revision as of 17:02, 26 February 2023

The lance is a polearm that resembles a spear with a long haft that is topped with a simple sharp blade. Because of its heavy weight it is one of the most devastating weapons available. Naturally, this damage effectiveness comes at a price; slow attack speed in the form of a significant roundtime and the requirement that it be wielded with two hands. Much of this additional RT can be offset with Agility and Dexterity stat bonuses.

Alternate Names

  • framea Alterations Only
  • pike General Use
  • sarissa Alterations Only
  • sudis Alterations Only
  • warlance General Use
  • warpike General Use

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
Lance DF .725 .525 .550 .475 .350 9 4 Puncture/Crush 17/105
AvD 35 38 37 36 35 39 37 35 33 53 49 45 41 50 44 38 32

The lance has a standard weight of 15 lbs.

Critical damage type: Puncture 67%, Crush 33%

Note: To edit this table go to Template:Weapon table lance

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References