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'''Ancient Spear''' is a [[Barbarian]] Tier 5 [[Barbarian_skill|skill]] unlocked at [[Clvlclvl|level]] 1421. The Barbarian fires a mystical spear to snare his foes and haul them back into [[melee]] range.
This skill is commonly referred to[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/15-more-minutes-of-arena-ninja-cam-from-blizzcon/] as "Ancient Harpoon" for fairly obvious functional reasons. Spears are not barbed and do not have ropes or chains attached to them. Harpoons, on the other hand, are barbed and tethered, since they are used to reel in aquatic life forms. Why Blizzard didn't just call the skill "harpoon" isn't known; perhaps they didn't like the maritime connotation, since the Barbarians are not seafaring folk in the official game lore?
|name= Ancient Spear
|user= Barbarian
|description= Fires a harpoon to snag an enemy and pull it into melee range.
|type= [[Debuff]]
==Trait Synergies==Ancient Spear benefits directly from the following [[Barbarian traits]]:* No [[Intimidationsynergies]]: Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs. * [[Cruelty]]: Increases your chance with any of dealing critical strikes. * [[Weak Spot]]: Increases critical strike damage.Ancient Spear may benefit from the following traits:* [[Frenzied Attacks]]: Increases the chance to deal critical strikes and increases critical strike damage when the Barbarian is wielding two weapons. * [[Thunderous Blows]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding a two-handed weapon. * [[Beast Hunter]]: Damage bonus against Beasts.* [[Demonsbane]]: Damage bonus against Demons.* [[Just...Stay...Dead!]]: Damage bonus against Undead.* [[Massive Blow]]: You have a chance to hit all nearby targets with a single hit. Requires a two-handed weapon. * [[Pig Sticker]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding a polearm, spears or when he throws weapons. * [[Die by the Sword]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding swords. * [[Axe Murdererpassive skill]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding axes.* [[Brain Basher]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding maces. '''Note:''' The current [[trait]] list is very out-of-date and will no doubt be overhauled before game releases are yet known.
He did, however, suggest that it could be useful against Wizards who rely too much on [[Disintegrate]].
Skill tiers were removed for the July 2011 Press Event, and Ancient Spear became a level 21 skill.
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/ BlizzCon 2010 PvP Hands-on Report]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/15-more-minutes-of-arena-ninja-cam-from-blizzcon/ 15 More Minutes of Arena Ninja-Cam from BlizzCon] -- Incgamers 10th Jan 2011
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7962606#post7962606 JudgeHype.com July 2011 Press Event Coverage - The Barbarian (Translated by Zediono)]
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