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SpearsareWeaponsin Nioh 2.This weapon works in conjunction with the Spear Skillsskill tree. Spears scale primarily off of the Constitution Stat, but also scale off of Strength and Skill.This page covers a full list of Spears in Nioh 2 and information about their stats.

There are two spear types in the game, indicated by the weapon icon on the weapon card: Spears and Cross-Spears. There is no difference in gameplay, but the Sanada Clan and the Set Bonus+ version of The Red of Devotion gives you a melee damage bonus for having a Cross-Spear as one of your equipped weapons.

This weapon has the longest average range in the game, as well as above average damage in general. This allows you to use your range to safely deal damage to enemies in a position they can not challenge. Despite its range,spears also have several high utility and damage options that you can use up close: Body Swap is an unblockable position shifting attack that can be canceled early with Yokai Skills for free unblockable damage, if you have the Anima for it; Spearfall and Entangle can immediately ground human enemies and small Skeleton Warriors; Flying Monkey and Rainbow Ruse are unique mobility options; Spear Flourish as an adaptable attack that is done when Ki pulsing that briefly stuns humans, though bosses can block this stun stat.

However, it has a major weakness in it's low Ki damage. Pole Kick is slow to use, and it has no Sword Ki or Double Kick equivalent attack. This also means it struggles a bit against enemies that don't get staggered, as you won't have much time to make use of the damage the spear can do, and won't be able to create the opportunity for more damage by draining their Ki as easily. The Wooden Spear is a consideration for more Ki damage, at the cost of melee damage.

Quick Summary	The premier poking weapon, this has the longest average range of attacks in the game, while also being high in damage. Its superior range can easily take advantage of your enemy's AI that cannot deal with middle-long range attacks. Spear also boasts withstrong mobility optionssuch asRainbow Ruse and Flying Monkey, or fast dash-forward attacks, like Twisting Spear, Fatal Thrust, Wild Spearor Triple Threat This comes at the cost of Ki damage on hit.
Pros	Best average range among melee weapons. This enables a very safe poking playstyle. High DPS on many attacks (Water Wheel, Chidori on compatible enemies, Fatal Thrust, Triple Threat, mid and high stance strong attacks). Twisting Spear is a very high damage and long range attack that also tumbles human enemies for even more damage. Piercing Rain can apply elements though Arcana Custom Active Skills in one use. The absolute best user of Thrust Damage as a melee damage increase. Several attacks that ground enemies immediately (Entangle and Spearfall) Dodge attack has very large range and the same damage as your mid stance strong attack. Spear has a good variety of skills to deal with humans, including bosses.Body Swap allows you to bypass blocking humans for free, unblockable damage if you spend Anima.Spear Shove has great "break" damage (on guarding enemies). Twisting Spear,Spearfall, Entangle andTwirlopens any human enemy for a final blow. Fatal Thrust is also a good skill to cut the distance and has a automatic grapple if it hits a winded enemy.
Cons	Low Ki damage.Aside ofPole Kickbeing a combo active skill, it doesn't have a fast, high ki damage attack like Sword Ki.Cull The Herd deals good ki damage but has a long animation. Having Mystic Dyadmay turn out to bepointless on this weapon :Fluidity slightly increases your range and prevents thrust attacks to be repelled on walls. Though, it doesn't take much practice to prevent this repel without the Mystical Art. Flourish is good for maintaining pressure, but it slows down your ki pulse animation, opening your guard in case of emergencies.

Below is a list of Spears in Nioh 2, and each Spear has an effect that will ALWAYS be present, no matter what other random bonuses there may be. These effects are listed in the "effect" column. Damage values are not listed since these change by rarity and level, making it difficult to compare them easily. Break and Block are listed, since these do not change with rarity or level.

Every Weapon in the game hasFamiliarity. The better quality of the weapon, the more Familiarity can be obtained with the weapon, and over time the damage and bonuses of the weapon will improve as the Familiarity increases up to a maximum. This way, using the same weapon over time can yield higher damage than another, even if it's lower level.

Please see Spear Skillsfor more information.

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Name	Break	Block				Effect
Wooden Spear	56	37	B+	C	C	Proficiency Bonus
Spear	59	40	B+	C	C	Low Attack Ki Consumption
Legion Spear	60	38	B+	C	C	High Attack Damage
Sickle Spear	63	42	B+	C	C	Mid Guard Ki Consumption
Footsoldier's Spear	73	40	B+	C	C	Strong Attack Ki Damage
Bonepile Spear	66	33	B+	C	C	Imbue Corruption Damage Bonus (enemies defeated)
Cross Spear	63	43	B+	C	C	Mid Attack Ki Consumption
Officer's Spear	61	41	B+	C	C	High Active Skill Damage
Squire's Cross Spear	64	43	B+	C	C	Low Active Skill Ki Damage
Torch Spear	77	42	B+	C	C	Imbue Purity
Warrior's Cross Spear	65	53	B+	C	C	Low Attack Damage
Coin Threader	62	42	B+	C	C	The Vicissitudes of Life
Koroka Spear	77	55	B+	C	C	Imbue Corruption Anima Bonus (Enemy Scorched)
Vassal's Cross Spear	66	57	B+	C	C	Guard Ki Consumption
Captain's Spear	63	42	B+	C	C	Strong Attack Ki Consumption
Greatspear	77	55	B+	C	C	Mid Attack Damage
Bullhead Cross Spear	67	53	B+	C	C	Melee Ki Damage
Leaf Tip Spear	64	43	B+	C	C	Quick Attack Ki Consumption
Tombokiri	66	41	B+	C	C	Imbue Lightning Warrior of the East's Honor
Red Demon Spear	65	43	B+	C	C	Ii, the Red Demon
Stone-Splitter Cross Spear	69	45	B+	C	C	Thrust Damage
Lacquered Spear	72	43	B+	C	C	Strong Attack Damage
Hozoin Cross Spear	70	45	B+	C	C	Active Skill Ki Consumption
Realmtaker Spear	67	51	B+	C	C	The Heroic Raging Bull
Crescent Cross Spear	70	46	B+	C	C	Active Skill Ki Damage
Potsticker Spear	68	44	B+	C	C	Melee Damage
Birdflight Cross Spear	64	40	B+	C	C	Active Skill Ki Consumption
Mataza's Long Spear	65	41	B+	C	C	Master of Spears
Hanzo the Demon's Spear	74	47	B+	C	C	Head of the Iga Ninja
Otegine	71	45	B+	C	C	Imbue Water
Vermillion Spear	80	43	B+	C	C	The Rightful Eccentric
Yamauba Spear	73	45	B+	C	C	Melee Damage vs Yokai
Sakon's Spear	91	63	B+	C	C	Japan's Bravest
Hinomotogo	75	44	B+	C	C	Imbue Fire
Tiger of Higo's Spear	88	47	B+	C	C	Hunter of Tigers
Great Chidori Cross Spear	77	55	B+	C	C	The Red of devotion
Demon Horde Spear	68	38	B+	C	C	Attack Bonus (Amrita Gauge) Amina Bonus (Grapple)
Great Holly Spear	74	46	B+	C	C	Imbue Purity Faster Ki Recovery (Amrita Absorption)
Swan Spear	77	47	B+	C	C	Attack Bonus (Bow Damage)
Bishamon Spear	81	49	B+	C	C	Pride of the Sakanoue
Hayakaze Spear	78	48	B+	C	C	Bow Damage

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