darknightofchaos
I would agree and disagree with that. Spears relied on speed and yes they had reach which made them easier but it was a lot easier to kill someone with a sword than it was with spear.
Most of the spear had a wooden or metal body with its tip being the sharp object to pierce. As long as the person has the reach he is able to attack the said person. However if the opponent comes too close to the person it is hard to menauver the spear to attack him.
Swords have it easier as most of the blade is pointy enough to cut or pierce an opponent. An Amature can swing a sword and could cause an injury to his opponent the same cannot he said for a spear.