Whats better, a pike or a sword?

[Bignastycupcake]

I have a sword, but I feel like a pike has better range, as you can attack things while moving back, and not get hit, which is always nice. It seems like it's cheaper too, but the sword apparently does the most damage. But it's rather expensive, whats better, the pike or the sword?

[Critter]

Depends on your play style. I like s&s, so I can defend from damage then duck in and start chopping. But the pike has more reach.

[GoblinBalls]

The pike is best for kiting situations like the one you described, but swords can deal a lot of damage really quickly so they're good for multiple or smaller enemies once you've been overtaken and can't keep them at bay. Also the sword attacks just about as fast as you can click.

[GoblinBalls]

Basically the sword is a great flyswatter and destroys in close range combat with argents, direwolves, sabers, and Raptors I.e.

[5tr4nGe]

Pike is OP as ♥♥♥♥ tbh.

[Deadman]

I use the sword, its superior to the pike in dmg. For kiting i'll used ranged weapons.

[Demetrius]

Thanks guys I was confused!

[Serverpirat]

On the paper you have 55damage pike vs 90dsmage sword, but i stand no chance against a pike kiter who has skill.

Furthermore beacons drop pike blueprints but no sword blueprints, so you will soon face guys with 110 damage pikes.

[devilkingx2]

knockback is useless and a sword does more damage, the choice is clear.

in PVP you shouldn't be using melee weapons at all(unless you absolutely have to).

[therealshakur]

I have never used a sword in ark. so obviously I pick pike.

[K@#Ø%!]

pike long range ; sword fate to face (10cm)
pike ftw

[Chuc]

I use a sword with a sheild. If you time the shield right you'll never get hit

[Sistermatic™]

Both. I use a sword for in-your-face offense, a pike for walking-backwards-get-the-fook-away-from-me defense.

[Chuc]

Originally posted by Sista:

Both. I use a sword for in-your-face offense, a pike for walking-backwards-get-the-fook-away-from-me defense.

That made me laugh. I use the pike the same manly for bugs.

[Amberyth]

I prefer the pike, usually I get hit a lot less using it compared to the sword

[heroicidiot]

Originally posted by FireJewels:

I prefer the pike, usually I get hit a lot less using it compared to the sword

Someone is practicing their necromancy skills