Yarijutsu, the art of the spear, is a longstanding tradition in many bushi families, most notably the Daidoji family of the Crane Clan. Unlike polearms, which are primarily slashing weapons, spears are typically designed for puncturing or thrusting, and can be an extremely effective weapon against cavalry.
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Rank 3 - During the first round of a skirmish, a character wieldign a spear may ignore 3 points of Reduction when making melee attacks against his opponent.
Rank 5 - Ranged attacks made using a spear increase their maximum possible range by 5'.
Rank 7 - Spears may be readied as a Free Action.
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Mai Chong, Kumade, Lance, Nage-yari, Yari