Fighters may advance as high as 36th level. Their rapid advances, both in combat ability and in their amount of hit points, make them natural leaders for the normal human settlements. High level fighters usually spend their time training and leading men-at-arms, clearing the wilderness of monsters, and expanding human settlements.

Lance combat: When in combat on horseback, many fighters use a special long spear called a lance. If the fighter's horse runs for 20 yards or more before an attack, the lance will inflict double damage. Without room to charge, the lance can be thrust, as a spear, for normal damage. Other human classes cannot use a lance effectively. Magical and silver-coated lances are very rare.

Spear combat: Many fighters carry a normal spear in addition to other weapons. If a monster charges - that is, runs for 20 feet indoors, or 20 yards outdoors, before its attack - the fighter may "set the spear." This is holding the spear firm, against one foot, to defend against the attack. A spear cannot be "set" on horseback. If the charge is by surprise, there is no time to set the spear. If the spear hits, double damage is inflicted. A monster inflicts double damage on its victim if the charge attack hits.

FIGHTER EXPERIENCE TABLE
Level		Hit Points		XP
1		1d8		0
2		2d8		2,000
3		3d8		4,000
4		4d8		8,000
5		6d8		16,000
6		6d8		32,000
7		7d8		64,000
8		8d8		120,000
9		9d8		240,000
10		9d8+2*		360,000
11		9d8+4*		480,000
12		9d8+6*		600,000
13		9d8+8*		720,000
14		9d8+10*		840,000
*Constitution adjustments no longer apply.