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Overview

Spears are two-handed melee weapons in Crimson Desert that specialize in reach and controlled spacing. They occupy the two-handed weapon slot and are one of the primary armaments available to Kliff. The spear's long range allows players to strike enemies from a safe distance, making it one of the most tactically rewarding weapon types in the game.

Several visual variants of spears exist in the world of Pywel, including traditional spears, bident-style polearms, and even repurposed farming implements like pitchforks. While their appearance varies, all polearm weapons share the same fundamental moveset built around thrusting attacks and distance control.

Combat Style

Spear combat emphasizes a tactical, distance-oriented approach. The primary attack chains consist of rapid thrusting combos that keep enemies at the tip of the weapon while the player remains outside most melee counterattack ranges. This "poke and retreat" rhythm is especially effective in one-on-one encounters against elite enemies and bosses where maintaining safe positioning is critical.

Light attacks deliver fast, flowing thrust chains that compensate for their lower per-hit damage with consistent pressure. Heavy attacks wind up longer but deliver powerful lunging strikes that can close distance unexpectedly. The spear also supports sweeping attacks that cover a wider arc, useful for dealing with enemies that attempt to flank.

Because the spear is two-handed, it cannot be paired with a shield. Players relying on spears must use dodge rolls and careful spacing as their primary defensive tools. Timed dodges still trigger counter-attack windows, but the spear's natural range makes maintaining distance a more reliable survival strategy than close-quarters parrying.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Acquisition

Spears can be purchased from Equipment Shops in major towns, found in treasure chests, or dropped by enemies wielding polearms. Some unique spears are tied to specific quests or rewarded for defeating particular bosses. Variants with different visual designs appear throughout the regions of Pywel.

Upgrading

Spears follow the same refinement path as all weapons. Visit a Blacksmith to increase base attack stats using gathered materials. Abyss Gear augments can be slotted into the weapon's sockets to add passive effects such as increased thrust damage, faster combo speed, or elemental imbues.

Recommended Playstyle

Spears are best suited for patient, methodical players who prefer to control the pace of a fight rather than rush in aggressively. Investing in the Stamina stat branch through Abyss Artifacts benefits spear users significantly, as dodging is the primary defensive option and frequent repositioning demands a healthy stamina pool.

The spear works well with ice elemental enhancements, which can freeze enemies in place and extend the distance advantage even further. Freezing a charging enemy mid-approach creates a large window for a full thrust combo before they recover.