Talk:Ixil's Spike (spear)/@comment-91.101.24.133-20200211203018/@comment-91.101.24.133-20200212172657

Maybe not save but defenitely MR dependent, for Impaler.

While instakill abilities of Ravager/Silver Sword are nice, but too many bosses are immune. Axe of Unyielding is probably better for decapitating, even if foes get saves at -4, but dual-wielding/shield is preferable to 2H.

Staff of the Ram pushes foes back and you use time to chase them. Weapon itself is wonderful, especially for backstabs, plus blunt damage is least resisted of them all, but knockback is rather a drawback than advantage.

Soul Reaver is good but most dangerous foes are spellcasters and in such cases it doesn't have much to offer. I'm thinking tho' of wizard slayer wielding it ;)

While pinning is save dependent and can be potentially negated by Free Action, one failed save normally is end of a battle. True, Free Action got cons, but in late game death wards, fear and negative plane protection, plus movement freedom are very usefull. Can't recall if it helps against Maze...