Alternative weapon mode for lances

[Ronin]

Here is another idea that came to my mind.

Lances are used by one hand on horseback. It gets good reach with that animation. No problems there.

What about a weapon mode to make lances used by both hands on horseback? Very similiar to hafted blade, but only with a thrust and at a small angle only. If we define the angle by clock, I'd say between 10 and 12.

Also, it should be a slower and less damaging attack than usual. So it won't be a noticable edge for lancers over the other types of melee cavalry.

[oohillac]

only with a thrust and at a small angle only.

should be a slower and less damaging attack than usual

If I'm reading this right, you want an attack that is slower, is also thrust, has a smaller angle, and does less damage?

[Ronin]

An alternative attack which does better in closer quarters. Not sure about damage and speed, but it shouldn't give too much of an edge to lancers over other cavalry (1h, 2h); since they already outrange them in the open.

[LordRichrich]

Nope, speaking as a lancer, if you've gone lancer, you're more at range. If you've gone 2h or 1h, you can do better CQC. I don't think lancers should be given this option.

[owens]

Get of your horse pull back a no shield stab and get back on your horse.


It really is useless and short only the longest lances could really utilise this i think other weapons could do with secondary modes before the lances. Say an unlockable stab for the maces or a few more 1 handers with 2H modes. Or proper "x" secondary modes for bastard swords.

I would love to see asecondary mode for the double sided lance actually wait dw....

[Ronin]

Ok this is probably not a good idea as x is used for couching. Too much work for such small benefit probably. I changed my mind, but the thread will stay open for those who want to comment on this.