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The video provides a comprehensive review and tier ranking of various spears in a video game, evaluating their performance based on attributes such as base damage, range, attack moves, and scaling. Spears like the *short spear*, *iron spear*, and *regular spear* are given mixed ratings (A-tier and B-tier), while those like the *partisan*, *pike*, *spiked spear*, *cross naginata*, and *clayman harpoon* receive high marks (A-tier or S-tier) for their unique attacks, versatility, and effectiveness in both PvE (boss fights) and PvP (player versus player) scenarios.
Critiqued are weapons like the *Torch Pole*, *Celebrant’s Ritual Spear*, *Inquisitor's Grandle*, and *Crystal Spear*, which are deemed underwhelming due to poor scaling, basic move sets, and ineffective Ash of War abilities, placing them in lower tiers (B-tier or C-tier). Some spears, such as the *Death Ritual Spear* and the *Bolt of Gransax*, stand out in specific contexts—*S-tier* for their high utility in melting bosses or exceptional range in PvP. The analysis emphasizes the importance of unique attributes and scaling potential in determining the overall effectiveness and ranking of each spear.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the rankings and characteristics of various spears. The short spear, noted for its unique heavy attack, is rated A-tier despite having low base damage. The iron spear and regular spear, both ranked B-tier, are compared based on range and scaling attributes. The partisan, with the highest base damage among infusible spears and a unique horizontal swipe heavy attack, is rated A-tier. The pike, known for its exceptional range, is rated S-tier. The spiked spear, which adds bleed and strike damage, is also rated S-tier. The cross naginata, praised for its versatile move set and high damage, is rated S-tier. The claim harpoon, with intelligence scaling and infusibility, another S-tier, is highlighted for its versatility in magic builds. Finally, the celebrant rib rake is dismissed due to its poor base damage and range.
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In this segment, the speaker reviews various weapons and their attributes in a game, evaluating their effectiveness and categorizing them into tiers.
1. *Torch Pole*: Recognized as a good light source but outclassed by other weapons.
2. *Celebrant’s Ritual Spear*: Has decent range and quality scaling but limited by its fire damage that cannot be improved.
3. *Inquisitor’s Girandole*: Should have had a unique Ash of War, gets good faith scaling and inherent bleed but is ultimately deemed a tier B weapon.
4. *Crystal Spear*: Criticized for generic attributes and poor scaling, relegated to tier C.
5. *Rotten Crystal Spear*: Could have been a tier A weapon if it had a better Ash of War and improved intelligence scaling; placed in tier B.
6. *Cleanrot Spear*: Potentially a favorite weapon but hampered by poor faith scaling and ineffective Ash of War; boosted to a high B tier due to its unique heavy attack and spammable Ash of War.
The segment highlights missed opportunities in weapon design and the impact of specific attributes on their overall ranking in the game.
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In this segment, the discussion revolves around various spears and their effectiveness in both boss fights (PVE) and player-versus-player (PVP) scenarios. The “Death Ritual Spear” is highlighted as highly effective for melting bosses due to its good range and decent intelligence scaling, placing it in the S tier. Other spears such as the B of GRX, Spike Spear, and Cross Naginata are also rated highly for their range and unique attacks, making them excellent choices in PVE and PVP.
The speaker remarks on the desirability of unique ashes of war for certain weapons, suggesting it would improve their performance. The Partisan and Clayman Harpoon are praised for their heavy attacks and suitability for magic builds. Conversely, some spears such as the Torch Pole, Inquisitor’s Grandle, and Crystal Spear are deemed less effective due to their poor scaling, basic move sets, and lack of unique qualities, placing them in lower tiers (B or C).
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the effectiveness of certain spears in different gameplay modes. They note that while one spear excels in PvE, it struggles in PvP due to the difficulty of hitting with its Ash War skill. It is rated around mid B tier due to its decent range and unique heavy attack. Conversely, the Bolt of Gransax spear is highlighted for its exceptional range in duels and is considered the best option for invasions and arenas, earning it an S tier in PvP contexts. The speaker concludes the segment by summarizing these rankings and their suitability for PvP.