The Jida lance is a long spear from Central Asia. It was the Medium-Range weapon of Genghis Khan.
Stats[]
- Length: 12 feet
- Weight: 4.5 lbs
- 8-inch Steel Blade
- Wood Shaft
Description[]
The jida had an 8-inch steel spearhead mounted on top of a long wooden shaft, the entire spear being about 12 feet long. It has a red tassel made of horse-hair.
Uses[]
Like most spears, the jida lance was primarily used for thrusting. Although effective from foot, its primary use was from horseback. The horse-hair tassel was designed to block blood from dripping down onto the handle and to disorientate foes. The tassel's design was determined by the rank of the soldier.
Trivia[]
- Percentage wise, the jida lance is the least successful weapon in any category of season 3. It only scored 14% as Genghis Khan's mid-range weapon in the simulation.