Silverblack Spear/Sickle vs Roaring Halberd

[Rotund Rascal]

So I'm planing on making a hex build, and want a good meele weapon. I hear the Crypt Blacksword is good, but I don't like the moveset of ultra-greatswords in general, or the huge stat investment to single hand it. After the buff to the Roaring, which has higher AR/DPS? Im planning to stop leveling Strength/Dexterity as soon as I get the base requirements for the weapon, so those scalings aren't an issue. Some numbers would be appreciated. Also, is a dark infused Spider Fang viable? The slowdown seems pretty handy, for hitting players. (Lastly, do you need the 25 dex for the slow on the strong attack?)

[fistor]

dark silverblack spear all the way. on my SL150 hex build i have minimum STR/DEX for it and with flynn´s ring and dark clutch ring, i got close to 600 AR, with dark weapon close to 800 - not bad if you ask me ;)

[Feriin]

I believe that roaring halberd has the highest AR, however you need to hit with the end of the weapon to get the full damage. If you want reliable damage go for the spear or the sickle.
Also you need the stat requirement to be able to use the special on Spider fang.

[Rotund Rascal]

Okay, thanks. I have a feeling Im going to go with the halberd, just because of the moveset/damage. Thanks for commenting

[fistor]

just remembered this: the spear´s first R2 attack counts as strike dmg, so no problems with armoured enemies. double R2 combo hits NG+ old knights for like 1200 dmg ;)

[Mordy]

I prefer the Spear due to halberd having the tendency to be more finicky in this game, however both are good weapons so go with whichever suits your fancy.