User blog comment:Lord Loss/Discussion of the Week: Lances/@comment-2215026-20120613151209

The lance is more along the lines of a defensive weapon. It isn't meant for raw damage, although in MHFU, there are a few lances that DO have lots of damage and are great for the offense. I find the lance particularly effective in hunts with fast moving large monsters (nargacuga, barioth, alatreon) because you can block their attacks easily, and still get in close in oppurtunities for a good quick combo. Speaking of which, the lance is a weapon of opportunity, you need to know when to attack and know when to put the shield up. I love my lances, and I've been adeptly using them and learning about them since Freedom, where i started. They are good for the cautious type.