POLEARM Weapon Type: Shaft Attribute: Strength Primary Attack: High Primary Defense: High Polearms include a wide variety of weapons, ranging from a watchman's halberd to a farmer's scythe. A polearm weapon has two connected parts: a sturdy and reinforced shaft and a forged blade, often axe-shaped (poleaxe) or long-bladed (scythe), as a head. Although polearms are often spear-tipped for thrusting, the primary method of wielding a polearm is to use its bladed head to slash at an opponent from a safe distance. Many polearms are particularly well-suited against mounted opponents. Because of the length, weight, and balance of polearms, all polearms must be wielded with both hands, including by giants and minotaurs. The weighted head of the polearm allows it to deliver blows as heavy as those from an axe, while its increased shaft length grants the defensive reach of a spear, making the polearm a truly formidable weapon. * More powerful than one-handed weapon classes. * Effective as both an attacking and parrying weapon. See also: HELP WEAPON, HELP WEAPON TYPES
11.5.3.5. SUMMARY > COMBAT > WEAPONS > WEAPON TYPES > POLEARM