Talk:Pike/@comment-100.6.75.247-20161201221251

This thing has very limited uses but in niche situations it probably does a better job than anything else. Examples: Running down a narrow corridor with multiple enemies= they all die. In PvP vs another spear user(other than DSS), you outrange them and outdamage and also you can break a guard VERY easily with this it saps more poise or stability than other spears.Also is effective against juggernaut builds with Havels and a greatsword who like to turtle. Other than that its slower which accentuates the drawbacks of the spear class and that 24 str requirement for a "dex weapon"(They probably should have made the scaling b/d in reverse and this weapon would have seen more use) is kinda silly but I guess a pike in real life was always 2-handed. Maybe better suited as secondary weapon for those niche circumstances but honestly there are better options.If you do use it 2-hand it with a Grass Crest on your back and wear heavy armor because you will needs poise.