What is this talk of Sorcery I see you All Engaging IN?
If you can't block, don't use a pike.
If you can't jump-spin, don't use a pike.
If you don't understand its hitboxes, don't use a pike.
If you don't know its weaknesses, don't use a pike.
If you can't handle attacking one direction, don't use a pike.
Moral of the story, don't use a pike. You're making those of use who half-assed use it (some of the time) look bad when paired to the likes of you!
Nah in all seriousness, Langes Messer for the sidearm if you absolutely need it. I think out of 100 kills I use it maybe once, and that's because you get the peasant who has found out how to block down, but no other direction, and you and he are the last alive.