Executing Mounted Charges with Lances

Mounting and Positioning

Lances are pole weapons designed specifically for cavalry combat rather than infantry skirmishes. They are unsuited for throwing or repeated thrusting, meaning you should not attempt to use them on foot like a javelin or pike. Instead, saddle and mount any ridable entity in the game, such as a horse, donkey, or mule, and equip the lance in your hand.

Charging for Maximum Damage

To attack, guide your mount directly toward hostile mobs. The lance inflicts damage on any mobs positioned directly in front of you as you ride forward. The core mechanic of the lance is velocity scaling: the faster you are traveling when the weapon connects, the more damage it will deal. Build up a long running start across flat ground to reach top speed before colliding with the enemy. Maintain your momentum and charge completely through mob groups rather than stopping to engage in close-quarters melee combat.