Requesting adding spears to ESO

Aelakhaii_De_Mythos

Hey,

Would be awesome if we could equipable spears (one-handers) and get a spear weapon skill line.


I used to wield a spear and shield in the old days...long ago... last time was as a member of the sacred band of thebes, but nvm this.

Girl_Number8

Yeah, they were in but got nerfed. I miss u tempy

TheShadowScout

I agree with the spear thing! But then, I would, wouldn't I? https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/371862/additional-weapon-skill-ideas-mk-ii

BtW, kudos for the historical reference for... 'handling spears'...

mikecrci

I'm strictly a melee player, so yeah, I'd love that.

I'd be happy with just a really long stick. (non-magic) Like the one the purple ninja turtle uses.

Lyserus

Without mounting troops the spears are way less important in war considering they shine in mount-charging and anti-mount-charging...

It would be cool if we can have spear and skills that use while mounting tho

TheShadowScout

Lyserus wrote: »

It would be cool if we can have spear and skills that use while mounting tho

-points to linked topic-

TheShadowScout wrote: »

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/371862/additional-weapon-skill-ideas-mk-ii

Been there, thought of that!
And yeah, it would definitely be cool if we had the option to ride into combat as lanciers or dragoons...

ZioGio

In another game, their Warden class uses spear and shield and throws javelins. I loved it. It's the only game that I know of that did it right by using the spear as a thrust weapon instead of a slashing weapon. I would LOVE it if ESO introduced a thrusting spear skill line, especially if we could use a shield.

Malnutrition

I had a spear scout in Shadowbane and a polearms armsman in DAoC. Bring on the spears!

Chronicburn

Redguards with war paint, spear and wooden shield? I can totally picture that

Publius_Scipio

You haven’t had your fill of spears with all the templars spamming them?

TheShadowScout

Publius_Scipio wrote: »

You haven’t had your fill of spears with all the templars spamming them?

No!

We want non-aedric spears for everyone! For all the boys! For all the girls! For all the men! For all the mer! Even for the scalies and furries! Spear lovers across tamriel, unite!

Iccotak

Spears could be a unique skill line that can be morphed/used for either 1h & shield or two handed.
they would have their own animations so they wouldn't be apart of pre-existing skill lines, BUT the spear skill line itself could be specialized by the player to either use it as a two-handed weapon OR equip it with a shield.

This is Necro'd in light of the recent Murkmire dev panel that showed NPCs training with Spears, and them proceeding to say that we won't get spears

technohic

My first mmo character was a spear wielding “stamina” based healer in UO. I play a Stamplar here. Of course I’d like a spear

Enkil

Malnutrition wrote: »

I had a spear scout in Shadowbane and a polearms armsman in DAoC. Bring on the spears!

I had a centaur & aracoix spear huntress in Shadowbane myself. Would love to have Spears in ESO.

opaj

I happened to ask Rich about this at the E3 meet-up, and he said there were technical limitations that are currently preventing them from adding any new weapon types at this time. I, too, long for a game filled with spears, but I'm not holding my breath. Focusing on the things we know we're getting/can get, and if we ever get new weapon types down the line, then I can be pleasantly surprised.

Ackwalan

opaj wrote: »

I happened to ask Rich about this at the E3 meet-up, and he said there were technical limitations that are currently preventing them from adding any new weapon types at this time. I, too, long for a game filled with spears, but I'm not holding my breath. Focusing on the things we know we're getting/can get, and if we ever get new weapon types down the line, then I can be pleasantly surprised.

There aren't any technical limitations preventing it. If ZOS can add new emots to the crown store, they can add new combat animations. It is just a matter of time and effort that is needed.

DanteYoda

They even have spear animations in game, goto coldharbour and go inside the Argonians house..

stitchesofdooom

Aelakhaii_De_Mythos wrote: »

Hey,

Would be awesome if we could equipable spears (one-handers) and get a spear weapon skill line.


I used to wield a spear and shield in the old days...long ago... last time was as a member of the sacred band of thebes, but nvm this.

spartan class I guess?

it's kinda like gay marrage imo: doesn't affect me so sure, knock yourself out.

Cadbury

Well, personally I want something like a dwemer gun or blunderbuss, so I'd be ok with them adding spears

Iccotak

Cadbury wrote: »

Well, personally I want something like a dwemer gun or blunderbuss, so I'd be ok with them adding spears

How about crossbows and we'll call it good yeah?
If you want guns then play World of Warcraft.

Cadbury

Iccotak wrote: »

Cadbury wrote: »

Well, personally I want something like a dwemer gun or blunderbuss, so I'd be ok with them adding spears

How about crossbows and we'll call it good yeah?
If you want guns then play World of Warcraft.

Auto crossbow?

Also, dragon break

Iccotak

Cadbury wrote: »

Iccotak wrote: »

Cadbury wrote: »

Well, personally I want something like a dwemer gun or blunderbuss, so I'd be ok with them adding spears

How about crossbows and we'll call it good yeah?
If you want guns then play World of Warcraft.

Auto crossbow?

Also, dragon break

Dragon Break is an explanation for how they have so many characters be the main character. In other words all versions of the Dragonborn, Hero of Kvatch, and Nevarine are cannon. Also ESO works hard to make sure things still fit with Elder Scrolls.

Guns would not fit in Elder Scrolls.

Dragon Break is not an excuse for guns.

Cadbury

Iccotak wrote: »

Cadbury wrote: »

Iccotak wrote: »

Cadbury wrote: »

Well, personally I want something like a dwemer gun or blunderbuss, so I'd be ok with them adding spears

How about crossbows and we'll call it good yeah?
If you want guns then play World of Warcraft.

Auto crossbow?

Also, dragon break

Dragon Break is not an excuse for guns.

Citation needed

Faulgor

opaj wrote: »

I happened to ask Rich about this at the E3 meet-up, and he said there were technical limitations that are currently preventing them from adding any new weapon types at this time. I, too, long for a game filled with spears, but I'm not holding my breath. Focusing on the things we know we're getting/can get, and if we ever get new weapon types down the line, then I can be pleasantly surprised.

That sounds like a flimsy excuse. What would have changed between early development and now that they can't add new weapon types?
But I'm sure he's aware players want this, as it's an often requested feature. Frankly ESO needs something more juicy like this, all we got this year was jewelry crafting and that's hardly game-changing.

I also don't really know how to play an Argonian without spears. Murkmire would have been perfect for his ...

opaj

Ackwalan wrote: »

There aren't any technical limitations preventing it. If ZOS can add new emots to the crown store, they can add new combat animations. It is just a matter of time and effort that is needed.

Faulgor wrote: »

That sounds like a flimsy excuse. What would have changed between early development and now that they can't add new weapon types?
But I'm sure he's aware players want this, as it's an often requested feature. Frankly ESO needs something more juicy like this, all we got this year was jewelry crafting and that's hardly game-changing.

I mean, he literally could have just said "We have no plans to add new weapon types at this time." Or even, "That's not something that I can talk about right now" -- I'm pretty sure he actually did say that to some questions.

I want spears too, you guys. But I'm sure you'll forgive me for taking the word of the creative director over yours on the engine limitations.

AhPook_Is_Here

Spears are cool.

Vivic would use a spear if they were in game, that's how cool they are.

SirMewser

It doesn't make sense for the series to remove spears.
In medieval warfare they were the best.

• Mid-range reach advantage.
• Hits harder than swords (weight of force over arc/lunge)
• Great penetration.
• Maintain some (safe) distance.
• Can be thrown.
• Strong block using both hands.
• More reward for skill than swords do in wielding.

The only big disadvantage is being in closed quarters and that they are more 2H.

Iccotak

They are going to have to add it in sooner or later.
Preferably sooner considering how many motif pages they would have to catch up

Heimpai

If they won’t give more classes maybe they’ll give more weapon varieties..yes, count me in

idk

Technically we have spears with the Adriatic spear line.

As for a weapon like it wouldn’t be like what OP has described. A spear and shield line indicates tanking so it would and should have lower dps.

Regardless, I cannot recall a spear as a weapon in TES. Might have missed it or drawing a blank.

ApostateHobo

idk wrote: »

Technically we have spears with the Adriatic spear line.

As for a weapon like it wouldn’t be like what OP has described. A spear and shield line indicates tanking so it would and should have lower dps.

Regardless, I cannot recall a spear as a weapon in TES. Might have missed it or drawing a blank.

Morrowind has spears and melee staffs/staves whatever. Is more slashy less jabby thrusty though