Some questions about polearms.

Sam Baughn · 02-20-2006, 12:52 PM

First of all, what skill do you use to handle a pike? Is it just a (very) long spear?

What's the deal with the poleaxe? It seems that there are two historical weapons with similar names: a large axe blade mounted on a pole, like a really long two handed axe and a rather more complicated weapon with several spikes, blades and/or hammer heads mounted on a pole, somewhat like a short halberd. Neither of them seem to match the stats on page 272 of the Basic Set.

Finally, are there any rules for pulling someone over using the hooks on the back of halberds and similar weapons?

02-20-2006, 12:52 PM	#1
Sam Baughn Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and some other bits.	Some questions about polearms. First of all, what skill do you use to handle a pike? Is it just a (very) long spear? What's the deal with the poleaxe? It seems that there are two historical weapons with similar names: a large axe blade mounted on a pole, like a really long two handed axe and a rather more complicated weapon with several spikes, blades and/or hammer heads mounted on a pole, somewhat like a short halberd. Neither of them seem to match the stats on page 272 of the Basic Set. Finally, are there any rules for pulling someone over using the hooks on the back of halberds and similar weapons? __________________ My blog.