Where are the spears? we want spears and polearms!!!!!

MightyHarken · June 2015

Hello there, I have always been a fan of the Elder Scrolls series, and one weapon I most miss about morrowind was the use of spears or polearms. We didnt see them again after that title. I believe this is the perfect chance to implement the spears and polearms as weapons with a whole new skill tree, or just add them to our current two handed and one handed weapons respectively. Any will do.
If we ever get a spear/polearm skill tree, it could focus on critical strikes and/or critical damage. Thank you everyone for your responses and support, let's hope we see those weapons added some time soon!.

Untill next time!

Lynx7386 · June 2015

Been asking for them since pc beta =/

UrQuan · June 2015

Apparently spear/polearm moves and animations are boring. Nobody tell this guy:

https://youtu.be/cWaOdv28noo?t=1m39s

PBpsy · June 2015

UrQuan wrote: »

Apparently spear/polearm moves and animations are boring. Nobody tell this guy:
https://youtu.be/cWaOdv28noo?t=1m39s

Yeah cool animations but the stupid dumb spear guy still got owned.

Screw weapons ...Everybody go magicka!!!

Sensesfail13 · June 2015

I agree... maybe with the "next major patch"...

UTG_Zilla · June 2015

Those two weapons + dragoon class

milesrodneymcneely2_ESO · June 2015

Lynx7386 wrote: »

Been asking for them since pc beta =/

Ditto.

AND WHERE'S MY HAND-TO-HAND SKILL LINE?!?!?!?

Shunravi · June 2015

I have awaited this thread for some time. Thank you. Good to see one again

PBpsy · June 2015

Shunravi wrote: »

I have awaited this thread for some time. Thank you. Good to see one again

I think it is maybe time for a new "Can we haz cloacks thread".

MightyHarken · June 2015

I honestly hope a dev comments here on the possiblities of it happening, I really would like to see spears and polearms for two handers. Even if they dont add a skill tree for it.

NadiusMaximus · June 2015

Soon™

fnarclop · June 2015

There could quite easily be 2 more classes of two-handed weapons. Polearms, and Spears. Assuming everyone takes Heavy Weapons, one could modify the passive in the following manner:

Spears: up to 3/5% higher attack speed
Polearms: 5/10% Critical (can't remember if weapons use % or integer ratings)

I'd love to see it. Also, this is one of the reasons I love Morrowind so much.

fnarclop · June 2015

NadiusMaximus wrote: »

Soon™

But when will then be now?

Lynx7386 · June 2015

fnarclop wrote: »

There could quite easily be 2 more classes of two-handed weapons. Polearms, and Spears. Assuming everyone takes Heavy Weapons, one could modify the passive in the following manner:

Spears: up to 3/5% higher attack speed
Polearms: 5/10% Critical (can't remember if weapons use % or integer ratings)

I'd love to see it. Also, this is one of the reasons I love Morrowind so much.

I'd rather see spears as 1 handed weapons, and polearms as 2h.

Give both passives for +1/+2 meter range on weapon attacks and abilities to emphasize their reach.

MightyHarken · June 2015

I hope we can get more posts in this thread so it doesnt die out.

Khivas_Carrick · June 2015

Javelins for 1H/Shield and Dual Wield, and Polearms for 2H.

Javelins for 1H/S - Nothing, it's being used with a shield.

Javelin with Dual Wielding - Increases attack speed and reduces cast/channel times by 2/4%

Polearms for the 2H Line - Increases range of all skills by 2/4 meters, and increases Critical Strike Chance by 2/4%

Good?

Egg_Death · June 2015

^^Wouldn't likely play with it, but I'll give you another post

I would also like to see a one-handed implementation of magic that would be a bit more defensive (some type of shield-like ward similar to skyrim). I can't see how they'd do it without breaking the game, though.

Khivas_Carrick · June 2015

I could see it, it'd be toggle heavy though. It would go a long way to benefiting Sorcs the most though, maybe Templars too.

Lynx7386 · June 2015

Khivas_Carrick wrote: »

Javelins for 1H/Shield and Dual Wield, and Polearms for 2H.

Javelins for 1H/S - Nothing, it's being used with a shield.

Javelin with Dual Wielding - Increases attack speed and reduces cast/channel times by 2/4%

Polearms for the 2H Line - Increases range of all skills by 2/4 meters, and increases Critical Strike Chance by 2/4%

Good?

Attack speed is bugged and channel time doesn't exist as a stat. Also, it'd be spears, javelins are throwing weapons.

I still say bonus range for both. Spears get +1/2 meters, polearms get +2/4

winterbornb14_ESO · June 2015

I agree spear and shield as well as two handed pole weapons are needed.

MightyHarken · June 2015

Polearms / great lances (2h) 5/10% critical chance
spears(1h&s) 2/4% less damage taken when blocking attacks
short spears /dual wielding) 3/6% critical strike damage

I would usually leave these things to Zenimax to work out, but here are my ideas on the matter.

MightyHarken · June 2015

Bump

MightyHarken · July 2015

Bump

Narelesh · July 2015

MightyHarken wrote: »

Bump

I'll bump this as well. TH pole weapons would be really good for groups of enemies. If it gets designed that way.

MightyHarken · July 2015

Narelesh wrote: »

MightyHarken wrote: »

Bump

I'll bump this as well. TH pole weapons would be really good for groups of enemies. If it gets designed that way.

If we let this post die, IT WILL DIE and no one will notice it. It's important to keep it fresh

gordTB69 · July 2015

would not use spears myself but they could be a cool addition

Lynx7386 · July 2015

MightyHarken wrote: »

Narelesh wrote: »

MightyHarken wrote: »

Bump

I'll bump this as well. TH pole weapons would be really good for groups of enemies. If it gets designed that way.

If we let this post die, IT WILL DIE and no one will notice it. It's important to keep it fresh

Back in the early days of PC launch, I was a member of a guild that frequently had one on one (or rather, guild on one) discussions with ZOS representatives, and I frequently brought up the topic of polearms being added to the game. The response was always "we'll consider it", never an actual yes or no answer. I dont see it happening.

panemetcircenses · July 2015

Looking at the Red Viper, Lancer, Balsa, etc. my guess is it's more of an issue with folks wondering why they can't just use their staff properly in melee than simply that stickfighters are boring. A Spear/Polearm Skill Line that allowed the use of Destro/Resto Staves as melee weapons really would put a smile on my face, though. Actually, just the thought of a well-implemented and well-animated Skill Line for it made me smile even if we aren't ever going to see it in ESO.

Nekranthropos · July 2015

I'd love to see Spears introduced. It might be difficult to implement them correctly, but I hope they don't at least give it a stab (pun intended). If they added different types of spears/pikes/polearms, I hope that the longer weapons would get some sort of movement penalty. I'd hate to see people just running around willy-nilly with pikes. At least they could give critical bonuses or knock back if the player using the pike is stationary. That would probably be viable while being somewhat historically accurate.

MightyHarken · July 2015

I just dont understand why they wouldnt be able to implement these weapons, spears/lances are an awesome addition to games like these. I hope zenimax reconsiders this way of thinking and actually listen to their customers.

Hypertionb14_ESO · July 2015

this is actual in-game footage... i recorded and made a gif.

via Imgflip GIF Maker