Non-reach Ranseur?

[Darklord Xavez]

Is there anything like the ranseur that is not a reach weapon? Or should I just go for a halberd?
-Xavez

[RandomLunatic]

Depends on what you mean by "like".

The Halberd is a polearm without reach, but it trips instead of disarming.

The Heavy Flail is a two-handed martial weapon with a disarming bonus, as well as tripping, but cannot be set against a charge.

[Darklord Xavez]

Depends on what you mean by "like".

The Halberd is a polearm without reach, but it trips instead of disarming.

The Heavy Flail is a two-handed martial weapon with a disarming bonus, as well as tripping, but cannot be set against a charge.

I want a one-handed 1d8 or 2d4 polearm with a bonus on disarm. But since the halberd deals more damage, i will probably use that.
-Xavez

[Flickerdart]

One-handed polearm?

[hamishspence]

What about one handed reach weapons that can be used at short range as well, and grant a bonus to disarm and trip, but aren't polearms?

Like the kusuri-gama, in DMG?

Or does it have to be a polearm in shape?

If so, I'm not sure if there are many one-handed polearms.

[Machiavellian]

What about one handed reach weapons that can be used at short range as well, and grant a bonus to disarm and trip, but aren't polearms?

Like the kusuri-gama, in DMG?

Or does it have to be a polearm in shape?

If so, I'm not sure if there are many one-handed polearms.

second Kusari-Gama

[Togo]

Use a small ranseur?

[Darklord Xavez]

What about one handed reach weapons that can be used at short range as well, and grant a bonus to disarm and trip, but aren't polearms?

Like the kusuri-gama, in DMG?

Or does it have to be a polearm in shape?

If so, I'm not sure if there are many one-handed polearms.

Sorry, meant two handed. I can't find the kusari-gama in my DMG. What is its crit multiplier, damage, and damage type?
-Xavez

[Darklord Xavez]

Use a small ranseur?

Well, I want 1d8 or 2d4 damage.
-Xavez

[hamishspence]

Page 145 (Oriental and Renaissance weapons)

x2, 1d6, slashing, 10 gp, 3 lb

Strictly, it's a light weapon, not one-handed- so no penalties on dual-wielding. But can't benefit from two-handed use.

[Darklord Xavez]

I just think that I'll use the halberd and use Monkey Grip so i can have a shield.
-Xavez

[Greenish]

I just think that I'll use the halberd and use Monkey Grip so i can have a shield.
-XavezIf animated shields are beyond your wealth and you still want one, take a look at Improved Buckler Defense from Comp. Warrior.

[Machiavellian]

I just think that I'll use the halberd and use Monkey Grip so i can have a shield.
-Xavez

I suggest the following, of you want to be a "Lancer"

Race: Raptoran (Flight is AWESOME)
Class: Something with a Full BAB (Psi Warrior or Fighter is optimal)/Aireal Avenger (?) [DMC]

Focus your feats on improving your spear/lance/whatever piercing weapon damage, divebomb, and skewer 4 unlucky jerks

[Darklord Xavez]

I was actually going to play a spellsword, I love polearms, and I want a good AC.
-Xavez

[LibraryOgre]

I just think that I'll use the halberd and use Monkey Grip so i can have a shield.
-Xavez

Ahhh... Hippodrome.

[Darklord Xavez]

Ahhh... Hippodrome.

Hippodrome?
-Xavez

[ericgrau]

I want a one-handed 1d8 or 2d4 polearm with a bonus on disarm. But since the halberd deals more damage, i will probably use that.
-Xavez

Refluffed flail. 1d10 is slightly more than 2d4, btw. Call it a short ranseur and change the damage type to piercing. I doubt your DM will mind.

[Darklord Xavez]

Refluffed flail. 1d10 is slightly more than 2d4, btw.

Decided on a halberd.
-Xavez