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Shortspear

Shortspear

A balanced polearm shorter than the military longspear, useful for both thrusting and as a walking staff. In the hands of an expert, a shortspear can be wielded one-handed, freeing the other hand for a shield or other purposes. Common among caravan guards and bridgemen.

Shortspear

Illustration from the Stormlight Handbook, page 245

bolt

Damage

1d8 keen

straighten

Range

Melee

scale

Weight

3 lb.

paid

Price

10 mk

Skill & Combat

Attack Skill

Light Weaponry (Speed)

Damage Type

Slashing and piercing — reduced by Deflect

Expert Traits

Requires the Shortspear expertise to benefit from these traits.

Other Light Weapons