Basically since the two options for ranged weapons are bow and arrow, then spears, and everyone constantly recommends the former for late game, I thought I'd see how it is to use the spear constantly instead.

Aside from it being very fun and challenging to hunt things with it, it also trivializes troll fights even with a bronze upgraded spear and buckler (parry, then hit him 6 times, dead).

Also capable of hunting leeches with it, due to its high damage output and the fact that you can retrieve it without actually going into the water.

Even managed to down drakes with it. Since they are so kind enough to stop in place when firing at you, hitting them is actually pretty easy, and the spear loses all momentum upon contact so falls right back down.

Only hard cap I've had so far is serpents. Can't exactly throw a spear at one, then swim out to retrieve it with that thing still around.

Thoughts?