![]() ![]() The characterization of polearm being in the hands of collected individuals likely comes from how they were historically used in formations on the battlefield - and an effective formation requires disciplined people in it. In medieval combat, the sword was more a sidearm, and the polearm used as the main infantry weapon on the battlefield. However, many longer spears-and especially the pike-are not terribly suited for single combat. This is due to their reach and the fact that they're more effective at mounted combat and penetrating armor. ![]() Those weapons are extremely effective in massed battles, much more so than the sword. Polearms are extremely effective weapons, especially the halberd and naginata, both of which require considerable training. When not in the hands of mooks, they are the weapon of choice for calm collected individuals. Anyone who needs something long to cross over a portal to prevent someone from entering will use a polearm. A polearm-such as a poleaxe, spear, halberd, or any other weapon that's a long stick with something sharp and metal on one end-is often the province of hapless Mooks: city guardsman, honor guard, angry natives, and so on. ![]()
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