Items & Uniques

Spear

Spear is an item class of one-handed martial melee weapons that require dexterity and strength to equip.

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Spear is an item class of one-handed martial melee weapons that require dexterity and strength to equip.

Mechanics

It is not possible to dual wield a spear with any other martial weapon. However, they can be equipped together with a shield, buckler, focus, or sceptre.

List of spears

ItemDamageAPSCritpDPSDPSStats
Hardwood SpearHardwood SpearSpearPhysical Damage: 5-9Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: 1.60Weapon Range: 1.5 metresGrants Skill: Spear Throw10005-91.605.00%11.211.2
Ironhead SpearIronhead SpearSpearPhysical Damage: 9-12Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: 1.60Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 5, 10 DexGrants Skill: Spear Throw501009-121.605.00%16.816.8
Hunting SpearHunting SpearSpearPhysical Damage: 10-17Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: 1.55Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 10, 9 Str, 17 DexGrants Skill: Spear Throw(15-25)% chan10917010-171.555.00%20.920.9(15-25)% chance to Maim on Hit
Winged SpearWinged SpearSpearPhysical Damage: 12-22Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: 1.70Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 16, 12 Str, 25 DexGrants Skill: Spear Throw161225012-221.705.00%28.928.9
War SpearWar SpearSpearPhysical Damage: 16-27Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: 1.60Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 21, 14 Str, 31 DexGrants Skill: Spear Throw(25-35)% increased P211431016-271.605.00%34.434.4(25-35)% increased Projectile Speed with this Weapon
Forked SpearForked SpearSpearPhysical Damage: 13-38Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: 1.55Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 26, 17 Str, 38 DexGrants Skill: Spear Throw261738013-381.555.00%39.539.5
Barbed SpearBarbed SpearSpearPhysical Damage: 20-38Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%Attacks per Second: 1.50Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 33, 20 Str, 47 DexGrants Skill: Spear ThrowBleeding you i332047020-381.506.00%43.543.5Bleeding you inflict deals Damage (10-20)% faster
Broad SpearBroad SpearSpearPhysical Damage: 32-48Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: 1.40Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 40, 26 Str, 55 DexGrants Skill: Spear Throw25% increased Me402655032-481.405.00%56.056.025% increased Melee Strike Range with this weapon
Crossblade SpearCrossblade SpearSpearPhysical Damage: 25-52Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: 1.60Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 45, 26 Str, 63 DexGrants Skill: Spear ThrowPreven452663025-521.605.00%61.661.6Prevent +(3-7)% of Damage from Deflected Hits
Seaglass SpearSeaglass SpearSpearPhysical Damage: 29-53Critical Strike Chance: 7.00%Attacks per Second: 1.60Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 51, 29 Str, 71 Dex, 50 IntGrants Skill: Spear Throw5129715029-531.607.00%65.665.6
Branched SpearBranched SpearSpearPhysical Damage: 23-69Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: 1.55Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 54, 30 Str, 75 DexGrants Skill: Spear Throw543075023-691.555.00%71.371.3

List of unique spears

ItemDamageAPSCritpDPSeDPSDPSStatsGrantedskills
Splinter of LorrataSplinter of LorrataHardwood SpearSpearPhysical Damage: (7-8) to (15-17)Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: 1.60Weapon Range: 1.5 metresGrants Skill: Spear ThrowAdds (2-100(7-8) to (15-17)1.605.00%(17.6-20.0)(17.6-20.0)Adds (2-3) to (6-8) Physical DamageDeal no Elemental Damage20% increased Melee Strike Range with this weaponAny number of Poisons from this Weapon can affect a target at the same timeAlways Poison on Grants Skill: Spear Throw
Tyranny's GripTyranny's GripIronhead SpearSpearPhysical Damage: (22.5-27) to (30-36)Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: (1.36-1.44)Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 5, 10 Dex(150-2005010(22.5-27) to (30-36)(1.36-1.44)5.00%(35.7-45.4)(35.7-45.4)(150-200)% increased Physical Damage(15-10)% reduced Attack Speed+(15-30) to StrengthStrikes deal Splash DamageKnocks Back Enemies on HitCannot use Projectile Attacks
ChainstingChainstingHunting SpearSpearPhysical Damage: (23-27) to (39-45)Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: 1.71Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 10, 9 Str, 17 DexGrants Skill: Spea10917(23-27) to (39-45)1.715.00%(52.9-61.4)(52.9-61.4)(15-25)% chance to Maim on HitAdds (13-17) to (22-28) Physical Damage+(100-150) to Accuracy Rating10% increased Attack SpeedAll Damage from Hits with this Weapon Contributes to Pin Buildup(20-30)% incGrants Skill: Spear Throw
SkysliverSkysliverWinged SpearSpearElemental Damage: 1 to (80-120)Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: (1.95-2.21)Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 16, 12 Str, 25 DexGrants Skill: Spe1612251 to (80-120)(1.95-2.21)5.00%(79.2-133.7)(79.2-133.7)No Physical DamageAdds 1 to (80-120) Lightning Damage(15-30)% increased Attack Speed(50-100)% increased chance to ShockRolls only the minimum or maximum Damage value for each Damage TypeGrants Skill: Spear Throw
TangletongueTangletongueForked SpearSpearPhysical Damage: (27-31) to (68-74)Critical Strike Chance: (10.00-13.00)%Attacks per Second: 1.55Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 26, 17 Str, 38 DexGrant261738(27-31) to (68-74)1.55(10.00-13.00)%(73.6-81.4)(73.6-81.4)Adds (14-18) to (30-36) Physical Damage+(5-8)% to Critical Hit Chance+(15-25) to IntelligenceBifurcates Critical Hits10% of Skill Mana Costs Converted to Life CostsGrants Skill: Spear Throw
Saitha's SpearSaitha's SpearBarbed SpearSpearPhysical Damage: (34-46) to (65-70)Elemental Damage: (33-41) to (47-53)Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%Attacks per Second: 1.50Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequire332047(34-46) to (65-70)(33-41) to (47-53)1.506.00%(74.2-87.0)(60.0-70.5)(134.2-157.5)Bleeding you inflict deals Damage (10-20)% fasterAdds (14-26) to (27-32) Physical DamageAdds (33-41) to (47-53) Fire Damage(15-25)% chance to cause Bleeding on HitAggravating any Bleeding with this WeGrants Skill: Spear Throw
Daevata's WindDaevata's WindWar SpearSpearPhysical Damage: (26-31) to (48-53)Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: (1.76-1.92)Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 52, 14 Str, 31 DexGrants521431(26-31) to (48-53)(1.76-1.92)5.00%(65.1-80.6)(65.1-80.6)(25-35)% increased Projectile Speed with this WeaponAdds (10-15) to (21-26) Physical Damage+100 to Evasion Rating(10-20)% increased Attack Speed(30-60)% increased Melee Damage if you've dealt a ProjecGrants Skill: Spear Throw
Spire of IreSpire of IreHelix SpearSpearPhysical Damage: 37-68Chaos Damage: (167-201) to (267-333)Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: (1.84-1.92)Weapon Range: 1.5 metresRequires Level 65,65368937-68(167-201) to (267-333)(1.84-1.92)5.00%(96.6-100.8)(495.9-613.4)(15-20)% increased Attack SpeedLeeches (10-20)% of Physical Damage as LifeAdds (167-201) to (267-333) Chaos damageWhen you Consume a Charge Trigger Chaotic Surge to gain 2 Chaos SurgesLife Leech recovGrants Skill: Spear ThrowGrants Skill: Level (16-20) Chaotic Surge
Atziri's ContemptAtziri's ContemptPronged SpearSpearPhysical Damage: (60-66) to (178-195.8)Elemental Damage: (83-97) to (123-153), 1 to (193-207)Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%Attacks per Second: (1.71-7246115(60-66) to (178-195.8)(83-97) to (123-153)1 to (193-207)(1.71-1.80)5.00%(202.9-235.4)(341.0-411.7)(543.9-647.1)(100-120)% increased Physical DamageAdds (83-97) to (123-153) Fire DamageAdds 1 to (193-207) Lightning Damage(10-16)% increased Attack Speed(60-80)% increased Presence Area of EffectSpear Skills infliGrants Skill: Spear ThrowGrants Skill: Level (17-20) Shattering Spite
The OrdainedThe OrdainedGrand SpearSpearPhysical Damage: (140-196) to (210-294)Elemental Damage: 1 to (200-300)Critical Strike Chance: (10.00-13.00)%Attacks per Second: 1.40Weapon Range: 1.5 metresReq7968109(140-196) to (210-294)1 to (200-300)1.40(10.00-13.00)%(245.0-343.0)(140.7-210.7)(385.7-553.7)25% increased Melee Strike Range with this weapon(150-250)% increased Physical DamageAdds 1 to (200-300) Lightning Damage+(5-8)% to Critical Hit ChanceLife Leech recovers based on your Lightning damagGrants Skill: Spear ThrowGrants Skill: Level (18-20) Module Error: No skills found with q_where = skill.skill_id="RighteousDescent"

Passive skills

There are passive skills that grant spear bonuses.

NameStats
Spear Accuracy10% increased Accuracy Rating with Spears
Spear Attack Speed3% increased Attack Speed with Spears
Spear Critical Chance10% increased Critical Hit Chance with Spears
Spear Damage10% increased Damage with Spears
Focused Thrust75% increased Melee Damage with Spears while Surrounded40% increased Projectile Damage with Spears while there are no Enemies within 3m
Javelin40% increased Critical Damage Bonus with Spears
Precise Point25% increased Damage with Spears25% increased Accuracy Rating with Spears
Roll and Strike25% increased Damage with Spears10% increased Attack Speed with Spears

List of active skill gems usable with spears

GemTier
File:Hollow Resonance inventory icon.pngHollow ResonanceHollow ResonanceAttack, AoE, TriggerLevel: (1-20)Cooldown Time: 0.50 secCan Store 3 Use(s)Attack Damage: (60-187)% of baseRequires: Any non-Tali0
File:Smash to Smithereens inventory icon.pngSmash to SmithereensSmash to SmithereensAttack, AoE, Trigger, FireLevel: (1-20)Cooldown Time: 0.50 secCan Store 1 Use(s)Attack Damage: (130-531)% of baseReq0
File:Vivid Stampede inventory icon.pngVivid StampedeVivid StampedeAttack, AoE, Trigger, Lightning, DurationLevel: (1-20)Cooldown Time: 0.30 secCan Store 1 Use(s)Attack Damage: (100-362)% of baseRequir0
DisengageDisengageAttack, AoE, Melee, Strike, TravelTier: 1Level: (1-20)Cost: (5-36) ManaCooldown Time: 1.50 secCan Store 1 Use(s)Attack Damage: (85-308)% of baseRequires: SpearJump back as you ruptur1
Explosive SpearExplosive SpearAttack, AoE, Projectile, Fire, Duration, Detonator, RepeatableTier: 1Level: (1-20)Cost: (5-34) ManaAttack Speed: 80% of baseAttack Damage: (50-156)% of baseRequires: Spea1
TwisterTwisterAttack, AoE, Projectile, Duration, Repeatable, WindTier: 1Level: (1-20)Cost: (4-32) ManaAttack Speed: 80% of baseAttack Damage: (80-232)% of baseRequires: SpearWhip up a twister with a f1
Whirling SlashWhirling SlashAttack, AoE, Melee, Strike, Staged, WindTier: 1Level: (1-20)Cost: (5-39) ManaAttack Speed: 70% of baseAttack Damage: (70-218)% of baseRequires: SpearPerform a circular slas1
Cull The WeakCull The WeakAttack, AoE, Melee, StrikeTier: 3Level: (1-20)Cost: (6-42) ManaAttack Speed: 75% of baseAttack Damage: (90-281)% of baseRequires: SpearDash to an enemy and run them through, 3
Fangs of FrostFangs of FrostAttack, AoE, Melee, Strike, ColdTier: 3Level: (1-20)Cost: (4-32) ManaAttack Speed: 85% of baseAttack Damage: (95-296)% of baseRequires: SpearPerform an icy stab that exploi3
Lightning SpearLightning SpearAttack, AoE, Projectile, Lightning, RepeatableTier: 3Level: (1-20)Cost: (6-46) ManaAttack Speed: 60% of baseAttack Damage: (110-343)% of baseRequires: SpearThrow a single3
RakeRakeAttack, AoE, Melee, Strike, PhysicalTier: 3Level: (1-20)Cost: (6-40) ManaAttack Damage: (50-181)% of baseRequires: SpearDash towards an enemy and perform a lacerating slash, inflicting Bleedin3

Version history

VersionChanges
0.3.0Modifiers on Martial Weapons now roll up to +25% to Critical Damage Bonus (previously up to +39%). Existing items can be made worse with a Divine Orb. The Corruption Implicit on Martial Weapons is now
0.2.0Introduced to the game.
Required strength
Required strength
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