Best polearm in the game?

[datCookie]

Currently the best I've found is the Menavlion, despite not being couched, I've had huge success with it on horseback and stats-wise, I've found nothing better either from looted battles or in cities by trade.

Other than potentially smithing your own, are there any better ones around?

[indiehindi]

For horseback thrusting = Vlandian Heavy Lance
For horseback slashing = Romphalia

I dont really care for the footmen but you can go for Menavlion, its pretty fast.

[RickJamesYies]

I dont know about best polearm in the game, but I found this ~230 length spear(?) think the game called it a lance but it was a 2 handed lance, assuming it was even a lance, but im guessing it couldnt be used for crouch lanced attacks since it was 2 handed. So far it seems to be one of the stronger I have seen sold in shops anyway.

[Throm]

Originally posted by indiehindi:

For horseback thrusting = Vlandian Heavy Lance
For horseback slashing = Romphalia

I dont really care for the footmen but you can go for Menavlion, its pretty fast.

+1

[SUP3RM4N]

I recently found the Menavlion as well, got 0 in polearm so I restarted my character bc of it lol (among other mistakes I made).

I saw the upgrade version to it as well, Fine Steel Menavlion, adds another 50 slash (I believe) while making it slower as well.

[datCookie]

Originally posted by indiehindi:

For horseback thrusting = Vlandian Heavy Lance
For horseback slashing = Romphalia

I dont really care for the footmen but you can go for Menavlion, its pretty fast.

I'm definitely a thruster, not a slasher. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for the Vlandian Heavy Lance and compare the stats if and when I find one.

[indiehindi]

Originally posted by RickJamesYies:

I dont know about best polearm in the game, but I found this ~230 length spear(?) think the game called it a lance but it was a 2 handed lance, assuming it was even a lance, but im guessing it couldnt be used for crouch lanced attacks since it was 2 handed. So far it seems to be one of the stronger I have seen sold in shops anyway.

You're talking about the ''Imperial Heavy Lance''. Its length is 234 if I'm not wrong.

I recommend never using couched lance attacks, get used to stabbing people. Its easier, faster, much more practical. I never use shields on a horseback and by using lances with two hands it increases the damage and speed.

[Val]

Menavlion is good if you happen to be off your horse, I think the other two mentioned (heavy Lance and Romphalia) are also top tier horse weapons.

[datCookie]

Originally posted by indiehindi:

Originally posted by RickJamesYies:

I dont know about best polearm in the game, but I found this ~230 length spear(?) think the game called it a lance but it was a 2 handed lance, assuming it was even a lance, but im guessing it couldnt be used for crouch lanced attacks since it was 2 handed. So far it seems to be one of the stronger I have seen sold in shops anyway.

You're talking about the ''Imperial Heavy Lance''. Its length is 234 if I'm not wrong.

I recommend never using couched lance attacks, get used to stabbing people. Its easier, faster, much more practical. I never use shields on a horseback and by using lances with two hands it increases the damage and speed.

Interesting, I actually prefer to have the shield to help block stray arrows. If I'm going fast enough I can one hit almost anyone.

[SUP3RM4N]

Originally posted by Valdrrak:

Menavlion is good if you happen to be off your horse, I think the other two mentioned (heavy Lance and Romphalia) are also top tier horse weapons.

Oh, I started using mine while on horse. Made killing horse archers and lancers a breeze lol. Am I doing it wrong?

[indiehindi]

Originally posted by datCookie:

Originally posted by indiehindi:

For horseback thrusting = Vlandian Heavy Lance
For horseback slashing = Romphalia

I dont really care for the footmen but you can go for Menavlion, its pretty fast.

I'm definitely a thruster, not a slasher. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for the Vlandian Heavy Lance and compare the stats if and when I find one.

You may go for the Imperial lances they're also quite good for length, but if you engage infantry more than horsemen you'll need more than length. So for me Vlandian lances are better than the Imperial lances.

And if you were to find Romphalia, plz get yourself a camel.
Using a Romphalia on a Camel back is the funniest thing so far in the game for me.

[indiehindi]

Originally posted by SavGA Leo:

Oh, I started using mine while on horse. Made killing horse archers and lancers a breeze lol. Am I doing it wrong?

No tactic that suits you well can be wrong, but anything under 150 lenght should be used on foot.
Its so hard to chase enemy horsemen with menavlion. Maybe its not for me.

[datCookie]

Originally posted by indiehindi:

Originally posted by datCookie:

I'm definitely a thruster, not a slasher. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for the Vlandian Heavy Lance and compare the stats if and when I find one.

You may go for the Imperial lances they're also quite good for length, but if you engage infantry more than horsemen you'll need more than length. So for me Vlandian lances are better than the Imperial lances.

And if you were to find Romphalia, plz get yourself a camel.
Using a Romphalia on a Camel back is the funniest thing so far in the game for me.

I tend to engage both horsemen and infantry depending on the situation. I LOVE charging at cavalry head on with a javelin ready to go and it's so rewarding to get that hit because it is an insta-kill.

[SUP3RM4N]

Originally posted by indiehindi:

Originally posted by datCookie:

I'm definitely a thruster, not a slasher. I'll be sure to keep an eye out for the Vlandian Heavy Lance and compare the stats if and when I find one.

You may go for the Imperial lances they're also quite good for length, but if you engage infantry more than horsemen you'll need more than length. So for me Vlandian lances are better than the Imperial lances.

And if you were to find Romphalia, plz get yourself a camel.
Using a Romphalia on a Camel back is the funniest thing so far in the game for me.

Why? Have a pic to share with it??

[[GRVTS]Fat Bastard]

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How does this crafted lance of mine compare? I intentionally lowered the length because it felt a bit unwieldy/

[Rhawkas]

Romphalia is great on horseback once you get the hang of it and get good at judging how far it can reach. Downside is that you need room to swing it, so it's very difficult to use in crowded spaces and difficult to use in forests unless you just use the vertical/downward swing. .