The War Pike is a piercing and slashing weapon type in Dauntless.
Summary
A gradual build with a powerful payoff. Inflict tactical wounds to build up your meter, then pack that power into devastating mortar rounds. The more you store, the more they hurt.
Weapons
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Legendaries
Facing a the final Boss in Escalation will unlock blueprints for all of its legendary weapons. These high-powered weapons aren't easy to craft, but the perks are worth the extra effort.
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Exotics
Exotic war pikes are crafted from blueprints obtained on Heroic and Heroic+ Patrols and Pursuits.
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War Pike Specials
| Name | Description | Obtained From | |
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Concussive Payload | Press to convert meter into ammo. Hold to spend ammo to fire a missile that deals up to 750 damage based on ammo quality and can interrupt Behemoths. | Available from the start. |
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Savage Wellspring | Press to convert meter into ammo. Hold to spend ammo to create an aura that buffs nearby allies with +25% critical strike chance for up to 12 seconds based on ammo quality. | War Pike Mastery level 8 |
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Godhand | Use to convert meter into ammo. Hold to spend ammo to channel a beam that damages Behemoths the more it remains damaging them. | Available only on The Godhand. |
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Reckless leap | Press to convert meter into ammo. Hold to spend ammo and perform a flying lunge attack that deals up to 1200 damage based on distance and ammo quality | Bought from Lady Luck Store for 500 Steel Marks |
War Pike Mods
| Name | Description | Obtained From | |
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Munitions Amplifier | Stored ammo quality increases slowly over time, up to max. | War Pike Mastery level 6 |
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Lightweight Shaft | Pike charge attack no longer costs stamina and always critically strikes. | War Pike Mastery level 10 |
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Balanced Spearhead | Increases damage dealt by 3% each time Piercing and Harvesting attacks are alternated. Resets upon combo end. | War Pike Mastery level 16 |
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Barbed Spearhead | After a dodge piercing attack, gain +50% wound damage for 8 seconds | Bought from Lady Luck Store for 250 Steel Marks |
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Executioners Spearhead | Each time the Behemoth is wounded, gain +6% damage.Stacks up to 10. | Bought from Lady Luck Store for 250 Steel Marks |
War Pike Mastery Card
| Objective | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 | Level 7 | Level 8 |
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| Expose [x] Behemoth wounds with any War Pike | 5 | 10 | 25 | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1,000 | 2,500 |
| Deal [x] damage to Behemoths with any War Pike | 50,000 | 100,000 | 250,000 | 500,000 | 2,500,000 | 5,000,000 | 10,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
| Deal [x] damage to Behemoths with any neutral War Pike | 50,000 | 100,000 | 250,000 | 500,000 | 2,500,000 | 5,000,000 | 10,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
| Deal [x] damage to Behemoths with any blaze War Pike | 50,000 | 100,000 | 250,000 | 500,000 | 2,500,000 | 5,000,000 | 10,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
| Deal [x] damage to Behemoths with any frost War Pike | 50,000 | 100,000 | 250,000 | 500,000 | 2,500,000 | 5,000,000 | 10,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
| Deal [x] damage to Behemoths with any shock War Pike | 50,000 | 100,000 | 250,000 | 500,000 | 2,500,000 | 5,000,000 | 10,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
| Deal [x] damage to Behemoths with any radiant War Pike | 50,000 | 100,000 | 250,000 | 500,000 | 2,500,000 | 5,000,000 | 10,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
| Deal [x] damage to Behemoths with any umbral War Pike | 50,000 | 100,000 | 250,000 | 500,000 | 2,500,000 | 5,000,000 | 10,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
| Hunt [x] Behemoths with any War Pike | 2 | 10 | 20 | 50 | 100 | 200 | 500 | 1,000 |
Controls
Moves
Piercing Attacks
Repeated, stationary attacks that can wound Behemoth parts.
Harvesting Attacks
Forward-moving attacks that can sever Behemoth parts.
Sprinting Stab
+ 
+ A sprinting attack that drains stamina.
Leaping Stab
An airborne stab attack that is executed after a roll. Counts as the first hit of a combo.
Leaping Slash
An airborne overhead slash that is executed after a roll. Counts as the first hit of a combo.
Aetheric Conversion (Special)
(Meter quantity determines ammo power) Convert your special meter into powerful, long-range ammunition.
Pike Blast (Special)
Hold to bear down on your target, then release to fire a long-range shot.
Combos
Piercing Flurry
(*Hold)
Aether Harvest
Moves
Piercing Attacks
Repeated, stationary attacks that can wound Behemoth parts.
Harvesting Attacks
Forward-moving attacks that can sever Behemoth parts.
Sprinting Stab
+ 
+ A sprinting attack that drains stamina.
Leaping Stab
An airborne stab attack that is executed after a roll. Counts as the first hit of a combo.
Leaping Slash
An airborne overhead slash that is executed after a roll. Counts as the first hit of a combo.
Aetheric Conversion (Special)
(Meter quantity determines ammo power) Convert your special meter into powerful, long-range ammunition.
Pike Blast (Special)
Hold to bear down on your target, then release to fire a long-range shot.
Combos
Piercing Flurry
(*Hold)
Aether Harvest
Moves
Piercing Attacks
Repeated, stationary attacks that can wound Behemoth parts.
Harvesting Attacks
Forward-moving attacks that can sever Behemoth parts.
Sprinting Stab
+ 
+ A sprinting attack that drains stamina.
Leaping Stab
An airborne stab attack that is executed after a roll. Counts as the first hit of a combo.
Leaping Slash
An airborne overhead slash that is executed after a roll. Counts as the first hit of a combo.
Aetheric Conversion (Special)
(Meter quantity determines ammo power) Convert your special meter into powerful, long-range ammunition.
Pike Blast(Special)
Hold to bear down on your target, then release to fire a long-range shot.
Combos
Piercing Flurry
Aether Harvest
Moves
Piercing Attacks
Repeated, stationary attacks that can wound Behemoth parts.
Harvesting Attacks
Forward-moving attacks that can sever Behemoth parts.
Sprinting Stab
+ 
+ A sprinting attack that drains stamina.
Leaping Stab
An airborne stab attack that is executed after a roll. Counts as the first hit of a combo.
Leaping Slash
An airborne overhead slash that is executed after a roll. Counts as the first hit of a combo.
Aetheric Conversion (Special)
(Meter quantity determines ammo power) Convert your special meter into powerful, long-range ammunition.
Pike Blast (Special)
Hold to bear down on your target, then release to fire a long-range shot.
Combos
Piercing Flurry
(*Hold)
Aether Harvest
Gallery
Images
Concept Art
Concept Art
Notes
The War Pike was announced in the Sharpen Your Skills: Combat Update blog
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