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
Legendaries
Facing the Keystone Behemoth in a hard 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.
Exotics
Exotic war pikes are crafted from blueprints obtained on Heroic and Heroic+ Patrols and Pursuits.
Icon | Name | Power | Element | Perk | Cell Slots | Unique Effect |
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Channel a beam that deals increasing damage, up to 200%, the longer it is channeled |
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 1200 damage based on ammo quality and can interrupt Behemoths. | Available from the start. | |
Savage Wellspring | Press to convert meter into ammo. Hold to spend ammo to create an aura that buffs nearby allies with up to +30% critical strike chance based on ammo quality for 10 seconds | Slayer's Path, Milestone V, Light the Way. | |
Godhand | Use to convert meter into ammo. Hold to spend ammo to channel a beam that deals more damage to Behemoths the more it remains damaging them, up to 200%. | Available only on The Godhand. | |
Reckless Leap | Press to convert meter into ammo. Hold to spend ammo and perform a flying lunge attack that deals up to 1500 damage based on distance and ammo quality | Bought from Lady Luck Store for 500 Steel Marks |
Mods
Name | Description | Obtained From | |
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Munitions Amplifier | Stored ammo quality increases slowly over time, up to max. Additionally, it buffs ammo quality by an extra +25%. | Slayer's Path, Milestone V, Light the Way. | |
Lightweight Shaft | Pike charge attack no longer costs stamina and always critically strikes. | Slayer's Path, Milestone V, Light the Way. | |
Balanced Spearhead | Increases damage dealt by 5% each time Piercing and Harvesting attacks are alternated. After 5 combo swaps, gain a +25% damage bonus for 8s. Does not stack. Resets upon combo end. | Slayer's Path, Milestone V, Light the Way. | |
Barbed Spearhead | After a dodge piercing attack, gain +50% wound damage for 8 seconds | Bought from Lady Luck Store for 250 Steel Marks | |
Executioners Spearhead | Each time the Behemoth is wounded, gain +8% damage for 45 seconds. Getting a wound refreshes the timer. Stacks up to 5. | Bought from Lady Luck Store for 250 Steel Marks |
Weapon Skins
The following weapon skins can be used with the 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
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
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
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
Aether Harvest
Gallery
Images
Notes
The War Pike was announced in the Sharpen Your Skills: Combat Update blog
Guides
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