Spears being fast, and therefore better than hand weapons. I would think hand weapons are better than spears since that is what they used in the middle ages.
Well, actually, spears and polearms were the weapon of choice for the rank and file in the middle ages. Swords were more common in Roman times because the Roman Legions were really well-trained and maintained. Armies in the middle ages were pretty much you (the lord), your few retainers who know what they're doing and are rich enough to own their own weapons and armor, and as many peasants as you can pick out of the fields and arm on your own dime. Those are the two biggest advantages1) You didn't need much training to use a spear, and 2) You could make a lot more spears than swords with a limited amount of metal. The only thing easier to use (though not cheaper) is a musket =P
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El Cuajinais said:
Well, actually, spears and polearms were the weapon of choice for the rank and file in the middle ages. Swords were more common in Roman times because the Roman Legions were really well-trained and maintained. Armies in the middle ages were pretty much you (the lord), your few retainers who know what they're doing and are rich enough to own their own weapons and armor, and as many peasants as you can pick out of the fields and arm on your own dime. Those are the two biggest advantages1) You didn't need much training to use a spear, and 2) You could make a lot more spears than swords with a limited amount of metal. The only thing easier to use (though not cheaper) is a musket =P