Spears, halberds and other pokey things

[Spoon]

So i want to do a new run of DS3, and since i have minimal experience with long hilted weapons like spears and halberds i wanted to ask for any recommendations. I hear the normal glaive is good at the start so i thought about making that my starting point. Maybe il transition to Black knight glaive once i get to graves, but are there better alternatives? Are spears like the dragonslayer spear still viable in PVE and PVP? Any better early to mid game alternatives? I appreciate any advice.

[Serrassi Effect]

lothric knight spear is amazing . partizan is also quite good for dex builds. Saints bident is great for faith builds and the ringed knight spear is great for strength builds.

not much experience with halberd class

[Spoon]

Originally posted by ⎛⎝Serrassi Effect⎠⎞:

lothric knight spear is amazing . partizan is also quite good for dex builds. Saints bident is great for faith builds and the ringed knight spear is great for strength builds.

not much experience with halberd class

Or would you recommend dark sword like last time? :3

[Serrassi Effect]

Dark sword on a stick would be an amazing spear.

for the record, I actually think dark sword is a terrible weapon. Im just a bit of a troll <3

[Spoon]

Originally posted by ⎛⎝Serrassi Effect⎠⎞:

Dark sword on a stick would be an amazing spear.

for the record, I actually think dark sword is a terrible weapon. Im just a bit of a troll <3

How about the prow? As ♥♥♥♥ as it looks i hear the looks are deceptive, or am i on shrooms again?

[Hugh Mungus]

Sharp Lucerne is surprisingly beast. Has the Black Knight Glaive WA, thrust damage so get Leo ring and you're golden since enemies' attack animations are surprisingly long and counter damage is lit.

Also, plow has a deceptively long range, people frequently misspace it. It's good on dark or chaos infusions so you can rock some spells for support.

[Spoon]

Originally posted by LeoK3191:

Sharp Lucerne is surprisingly beast. Has the Black Knight Glaive WA, thrust damage so get Leo ring and you're golden since enemies' attack animations are surprisingly long and counter damage is lit.

Im guessing 40 dex and min strength? Would it still be worth using BKG or would lucerne last till the end?

I really ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ hate weapons like the lucerne that look basic as ♥♥♥♥. No matter what i always hold hope for weapons that look badass like the dragonslayers spear.

[Hugh Mungus]

Real damage for Dex comes at 60+.
SL 125 (With PC)
40 Vig
30 End
25 Vit
25 Str
75 Dex

This setup lets you wield a lot of stuff properly. Some numbers on weapons (all 2h):

Lucerne 526AR (all thrust)
Lothric Spear 482AR
Plow 438AR (huge reach and fast easily makes up for the AR)
Black Knight Glaive 514AR
Red Hilted Halberd 538AR

This setup also lets you make the most of whips, btw, wich actualy work very well as a support for spears. Regular whip gets 369AR, my largest win streak at the arena was with the whip, really good.

[Spoon]

Originally posted by LeoK3191:

Real damage for Dex comes at 60+.
SL 125 (With PC)
40 Vig
30 End
25 Vit
25 Str
75 Dex

This setup lets you wield a lot of stuff properly. Some numbers on weapons (all 2h):

Lucerne 526AR (all thrust)
Lothric Spear 482AR
Plow 438AR (huge reach and fast easily makes up for the AR)
Black Knight Glaive 514AR
Red Hilted Halberd 538AR

This setup also lets you make the most of whips, btw, wich actualy work very well as a support for spears. Regular whip gets 369AR, my largest win streak at the arena was with the whip, really good.

Eh, i wont get to 125 till god knows when so il probably roll with red hilted or farm lothric. Then glaive, at least they look better.

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[Hugh Mungus]

Originally posted by Spoon:

Eh, i wont get to 125 till god knows when so il probably roll with red hilted or farm lothric. Then glaive, at least they look better.

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

But...but...Lucerne waifu, best waifu!

Seriously tho, get Black Knight Glaive if you want fancy, then. Most varied moveset of all halbers/spears. You won't regret!

[Varagonax]

Properly specced and used right the Dragonslayer spear is fantastic for pvp. Just watch out for parry kings