Gou Lian Qiang (Timeless)

The Gou Lian Qiang is a very rare spear with a medium size that is found in Eastern Dynasty. It isn't very powerful with its blade but can use its hook to destabilize ennemies and throw shields out of its way, while also being able to launche a devastating stabbing attack with this hook which is quite hard to do but will do a lot of damage

Appearance and origins
It is 2.5 meters long, with a longer spearhead equipped with a sharp hook on its exterior. It is based on the eponymous weapon used by chinese soldiers from the early Qing Dynasty, but could also be earlier

Attack patterns
The Huqiang uses rapid stabs, without being able to pierce through the zombies. It can be placed on the southwest of as shield to throw it, and the same can be done with zombie legs. You can manage to swing it and a hit a zombie's forehead with the hook, dealing huge damage but requiring a lot of precision

Strategies
Against numerous shielded enemies, where spear usually get deflected and their carriers unable to replicate effectively, this weapon is a blessing, as it can easily wipe out the shield and allow your attacks to easily hurt the zombie. Not only this, it can also be used to lacerate a zombie's limbs, stalling him a bit or clearly making it fall, but also make them trip easily by hooking up their legs. This works less well on Gargantuar, but will make any kind of ennemy very weak for an instant, enough for you and your teammates to finish him. Despite these abilities it faces severe competition from other spears, mainly because of its low damage output, only compensating a little bit by its attack speed. Because of this, you should always carry a stronger weapon like a Arquebus to deal with bulky zombies. It will keep its uses against shielded enemies