Originally posted by Shadow Moses OG:

You also cant aim down in the water with the spear or any weapon if Iirc. In my experience If a target is slightly higher or lower you are going to miss. I feel they need to rework the combat mechanics and animations.

Spears are my weapon of choice to fight leeches and other enemies on the lower ground. Nearly every weapon will miss in that situation, but you can throw the spear downwards at point blank and immediately have it back in your hand!