Pike

1. Pike
   Information
   Nation Uses	Russia and Duchy of Warsaw
   Class Uses	Pikeman and Partisan
   Weapon Type	2 Handed Lance
   Statistics
   Damage	3 hits to kill, 1-2 (vs horses)
   Effective Range	Medium-Long

The Pike is a pole weapon used by Russian militia units and partisans. There is one attack direction, which is a down-thrust motion. Pressing X will put the pike in a stance, holding the weapon with the right hand. It increases the speed of the player, compensating for its slow walkspeed, but it is not possible to attack until the player presses X again.

Design

The design of the pike is a long wooden shaft with iron capping at the end and a spear head. It resembles a Cossack's (Russian lancer) lance.

Usage

Pikes are mainly used against cavalry horses, as they instantly kill them if they're galloping at close to full speed. If it's cantering, trotting, or standing still, it will take 2 hits. It can also brace (crouching) to instantly kill any horses that come in contact with it. Pikes can be used as a combat weapon against foot infantry. However, it's close quarters ability is open to doubt, as the pike effectiveness is only at long range and is practically useless once the enemy gets past the spear head. To make the pike an effective weapon, it should be used in cojunction with the sword. Seriously kids, don't use the pike to kill players near you, use it to kill horses instead.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Long range.
• Instant kill versus horses.

Cons:

• Slow attack speed.
• Slower walkspeed. (Unless X is pressed.)
• Not great against people who are blocking.
• Doesn't work well in melee combat.