SPEARS & FORKS Spears and forks are long-handled piercing weapons. A simple stablehand's pitchfork doubles as an inexpensive, three-pronged spear. The war fork is a military adaptation of the pitchfork — the handle is shorter for better hand-to-hand use and its two tines are stronger and sharper. Weapon Str. Skill Speed Damage 2 Hands? Pitchfork 15 Fencing Fast Low Yes Short Spear 15 Fencing Fast Average Spear 30 Fencing Fast Average Yes War Fork 35 Fencing Fast Average Strength is how much Strength a character must have to use this weapon or wear this piece of armor Skill is the weapon skill that applies when you use the weapon. Speed is a relative measure of how quickly you can strike with the weapon. Damage is a relative measure of how much damage the weapon can inflict. Two Hands? indicates whether two hands are necessary to weild the weapon. Protection is a relative measure of how well the armor or shield protects you.