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- The spearing function of the weapon is apparent but not always effective against armor of great protection, and the deflection includes the trapping of opponent weapons in the space below the main blade, where a twist of the shaft would apply pressure from that moment on at long range and of pulling mounted opponents from the saddle.
- Using Gary Gygax's classification system described in pole arms, a ranseur is a specialized spear with some added capabilities. (Note that the Wikipedia article linked above calls them corseques.) The head has a long, tapered spear tip with two wing-like projections at the base. These secondary barbs project out at about 45° from the center line but are curved backward. The base of the spear head is often indented forming a trap between the spear head and the secondary tines. This unusual weapon head is mounted on a shaft about 8 to 10 feet (2.4 to 3 meters) long. An average ranseur costs 10gp and weighs 12lbs (5.5kg).
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| abstract | - Back to List of Polearms
- Using Gary Gygax's classification system described in pole arms, a ranseur is a specialized spear with some added capabilities. (Note that the Wikipedia article linked above calls them corseques.) The head has a long, tapered spear tip with two wing-like projections at the base. These secondary barbs project out at about 45° from the center line but are curved backward. The base of the spear head is often indented forming a trap between the spear head and the secondary tines. This unusual weapon head is mounted on a shaft about 8 to 10 feet (2.4 to 3 meters) long. An average ranseur costs 10gp and weighs 12lbs (5.5kg). See also: Pole arm#Ranseur
- The spearing function of the weapon is apparent but not always effective against armor of great protection, and the deflection includes the trapping of opponent weapons in the space below the main blade, where a twist of the shaft would apply pressure from that moment on at long range and of pulling mounted opponents from the saddle.
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