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{{Weapon group
|images = [[File:Bronze spear.png|Bronze spear]] [[File:Iron spear.png|Iron spear]] [[File:Steel spear.png|Steel spear]] [[File:Black spear.png|Black spear]] [[File:Mithril spear.png|Mithril spear]] [[File:Adamant spear.png|Adamant spear]] [[File:Rune spear.png|Rune spear]] [[File:Corrupt dragon spear.png|Corrupt spear]] [[File:Dragon spear.png|Dragon spear]] [[File:Zamorakian spear.png|Zamorak spear]] [[File:Vesta's spear.png|Vesta's spear]] [[File:Guthan's warspear.png|Guthan's warspear]]
|members = Yes, except the [[corrupt dragon spear]] and [[Novite spear|Novite]] to [[Fractite spear|Fractite]] in Dungeoneering
|primary = All
|secondary = All
|speed = 5
}}

'''Spears''' are two-handed, members-only weapons (except the [[Clan vexillum]] and in [[Daemonheim]], the corrupt dragon spear, and the [[Skull sceptre]] ), whereas [[hastae]] are one-handed. They are obtained from either monster drops, purchasing from a shop or players, or by Smithing on the special barbarian anvils after learning in [[Barbarian Training]]. Spears can be [[poison]]ed with normal weapon poisons or a [[Karambwan Paste]], which is more potent and can only be used on spears.

Although they can only be used to train controlled and defensive attacks, spears are still arguably the most flexible weapons in the game, as they are the only weapon to use Stab, Crush, and Slash attack styles. However, spears are rarely used as they do not excel in any particular style and other two-handed weapons, such as the [[two-handed sword]] and the [[halberd]] have higher attack bonuses. The only exception to this is [[Vesta's spear]], [[Guthan's warspear]], and the [[Zamorakian spear]]. All other spears (and [[hastae]]) have equal attack bonuses.

Each [[attack style|combat style]] of the spear, except for Defensive, is Controlled and gives shared melee experience ([[Attack]], [[Strength]], and [[Defence]]). All styles also give [[Constitution]] experience.

With the weapon animation update of [[28 July]] [[2009]] the zamorakian spear's attack animation has been improved making it appear far more credible. The same attacking sprite has been applied to the regular spears (bronze-dragon) so that they are, concerning animations, on one line with the newly improved zamorakian spear.

==Combat Styles==
{{CombatStyles Spear}}

[[File:Spear new animation.gif|frame|New animation for spears]]
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|[[File:Bronze spear.png|Bronze spear]]
|[[Bronze spear|Bronze]]
|{{GEPrice|Bronze spear}} coins
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|[[File:Iron spear.png|Iron spear]]
|[[Iron spear|Iron]]
|{{GEPrice|Iron spear}} coins
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|[[File:Steel spear.png|Steel spear]]
|[[Steel spear|Steel]]
|{{GEPrice|Steel spear}} coins
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|[[File:Black spear.png|Black spear]]
|[[Black spear|Black]]
|{{GEPrice|Black spear}} coins
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|[[File:Mithril spear.png|Mithril spear]]
|[[Mithril spear|Mithril]]
|{{GEPrice|Mithril spear}} coins
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|[[File:Adamant spear.png|Adamant spear]]
|[[Adamant spear|Adamant]]
|{{GEPrice|Adamant spear}} coins
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|[[File:Rune spear.png|Rune spear]]
|[[Rune spear|Rune]]
|{{GEPrice|Rune spear}} coins
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|[[File:Dragon spear.png|Dragon spear]]
|[[Dragon spear|Dragon]]
|{{GEPrice|Dragon spear}} coins
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|[[File:Zamorakian spear.png|Zamorakian spear]]
|[[Zamorakian spear|Zamorak]]
|{{GEPrice|Zamorakian spear}} coins
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|[[File:Vesta's spear.png|Vesta's spear]]
|[[Vesta's spear|Vesta]]
|{{GEPrice|Vesta's spear}} coins
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|[[File:Guthan's warspear.png|Guthan's warspear]]
|[[Guthan's warspear|Guthan]]
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{{GEPrice|Guthan's warspear}} coins
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==Dungeoneering spears==
These spears could only be obtained and used during [[Dungeoneering]].

*[[Novite spear]]
*[[Bathus spear]]
*[[Marmaros spear]]
*[[Kratonite spear]]
*[[Fractite spear]]
*[[Zephyrium spear]]
*[[Argonite spear]]
*[[Katagon spear]]
*[[Gorgonite spear]]
*[[Promethium spear]]
*[[Primal spear]]

==Trivia==

*In Runescape Classic, spears are ranged weapons and only bronze to rune spears are available. [[Javelins]] might have replaced their old function.
*When Runescape 2 was first released, spears originally had an attack speed of 4, equivalent to [[battleaxe]]s. With the [[Update:Barrows|Barrows update]] on [[9 May]] [[2005]], their attack speed was increased to 5, equivalent to [[mace]]s.

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