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Industrial Age - Polearms

A collection of Polearm type weapons available in the Industrial Age.

Industrial Age - Polearms

Polearms are a type of weapon defined by their long pole-like handles with various weapon heads mounted to them.

Table of Polearms

Weapon Type / Weapon Name Description Hands Damage Die / Dice Damage Type(s) Range Materials Item Traits Cost
Pitchfork A pitchfork designed for farm work. 1-2 1d6 P 1d4 B Puncture or Blunt 1 M Wood, Metal Common, Crafted,  Useful, Braceable, Long,  Variable 1 Dollar
Shortspear Essentially a short pole with something sharp at one end. 1-2 1d6 P 1d4 B Puncture or Blunt 1 M Wood, Metal Common, Crafted, Braceable, Long,  Quick Strike, Variable 2 Dollars
Creature Catcher A long hollow metal pole with a loop of rope protruding from one end. A pulley at the handle end allows the loop to be tightened around a creature's limb or neck. 2 1d6  Blunt 2 M Metal, Rope Common, Crafted, Long, Grapple Weapon 4 Dollars
Avian Wingspear An aerodynamic spear that excels at being thrown and wielded during flight. 1-2 1d8 + 1 Puncture, Slash 2 M Wood, Metal Uncommon, Forged, Braceable, Thrown Weapon, Long, Variable 6 Dollars
Reaper Blade A long curved handle secured to a large curved blade, designed for harvesting large amounts of grasses or grains quickly. 2 1d8  Slash, Puncture 2 M Wood, Metal Common, Crafted,  Useful, Long,  2 Dollars
Longspear A wooden pole with a dagger-like blade fashioned at one end. 1-2 1d8 P 1d4 B Puncture or Blunt 2 M Wood, Metal Uncommon, Forged, Braceable, Long, Variable 4 Dollars
Pike An extra long spear with metal reinforcement used primarily against mounted combatants. 2 1d10 P 1d6 B Puncture or Blunt 3 M Wood, Metal Military, Forged, Braceable, Long,  5 Dollars
Halberd A long spear with an ax blade and hook on either side of the spearpoint used primarily against mounted combatants. 2 1d8 P 1d10 S Puncture or Slash 2 M Wood, Metal Military, Forged, Braceable, Long, Grapple Weapon 10 Dollars
Lance Essentially a large pointed wooden cone with a long protected handle and a sharpened metal tip. Meant to be wielded in combination with a shield while mounted. 1 1d10 Puncture 2 M Wood, Metal Military, Forged, Braceable, Long, Mounted Weapon, Charging Weapon 20 Dollars
Stinger Spear A spear fashioned from the chitin and stinger of a giant stinging insect. 2 1d6 P + 1d6+1 V Puncture + Venom 2 M Insect Chitin, Insect Stinger Uncommon, Braceable, Long, Crafted, Finely Crafted, Beast Harvest, 50 Dollars
Greatspear A massive, all-metal spear with a large & heavy sword-like blade. 2 1d12 P or S, 1d6 B Puncture, Slash or Blunt 2 M Metal Military, Forged, Heavy,  Awkward, Braceable, Long, Pierce Through I  25 Dollars
Boom Spear A small flintlock rifle combined with the power of a spear. 2 1d10 S or P /  1d10 K Slash or Puncture, Kinetic (when loaded) 1 M/ 10 M (Gun) Metal Rare, Forged, Long, Equipment, Braceable, Loud, Single Shot, Slow Reload 180 Dollars
Boom Lance A small cannon housed within a knight’s lance. The lance’s point retracts to reveal the cannon’s barrel. 1-2 1d10 or P /  3d6 K Slash or Puncture, Kinetic (when loaded) 2 M/ 10 M (Gun) Metal Rare, Forged, Long, Equipment, Braceable, Loud, Single Shot, Slow Reload, Charging Weapon 220 Dollars
Steam Spear A modified steam boiler housed within the shaft of a greatspear. Complete with steam vents that activate on impact. 2 1d10 P + 1d6 B Puncture + Burn 2 M Metal Rare, Forged, Long, Equipment, Braceable  250 Dollars
Steam Lance A modified steam boiler housed within the shaft of a knight’s lance. Complete with steam vents that activate on impact. 1-2 1d10 P + 1d6 B Puncture + Burn 2 M Metal Rare, Forged, Long, Equipment, Braceable, Charging Weapon  280 Dollars
Spear Rifle An unholy melding of rifle and spear. Uses .45 Cartridge Shot. 2 1d8 P or 2d8 K  Slash or Kinetic 2 M Spear / 40 M Rifle Metal, Wood Rare, Forged, Long, Standard Reload, Single Shot, Awkward, Heavy, Brutal II 320 Dollars

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