A type of polearm, traditionally used by cavalry or in jousting, which has a distinct and large cone for its head intended to maximize the thrusting power on impact. The cone can be as long as, or even longer, than the actual haft. Lances are a popular symbol for a knight.
Not to be confused with "lances" in Fire Emblem games, which improperly use the term to refer to any kind of spear, or "lances" in Valkyria Chronicles, which are a line of rocket launchers.
