Spear melee

Spears are terrifyingly efficient once you understand spacing. They are also one of the easiest ways to get overconfident and die.

A reach weapon capable of instant-kill attacks on properly positioned zombies. High skill ceiling, high reward.

Poor to moderate — many spears, especially crafted ones, break quickly. Carry spares.

Very high, with access to instant-kill attacks when a zombie is lined up correctly.

Low as a melee weapon.

Reasonable for the damage output, though spamming attacks still tires you.

Weak. The spear is a precise single-target tool, not a crowd weapon.

Limited; the fragility is the trade-off for the kill power. Treat spears as semi-disposable.

Strength Fitness

Controlled fights with room to space zombies out; experienced players who respect the weapon.

Tight crowds and panic situations — the spacing requirement collapses and so does the spear.

Spear