>>34370
No, without one as well. Because they only have one angle of attack, directly forwards. There isn't actually as much involved in defecting a thrust and a thrust doesn't change much no matter where it is directed.

>>34371
<le spears are better than swords bcuz Lindybeige said so :DDD
It's true they actually are in general, but usually spearmen will have a backup so if it gets stuck they can draw a sword.